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Contents

Bead&Button's 15th Anniversary special section

Resource Guide

Lunar illusion Get to know more about embroidery expert Sherry SerafiniCreate a constellation of crystals around a solar system of cabochons By Sherry Serafini

Regal reiteration Get to know more about beadwork artist Hatsumi OshitaniMake this stately collar of fanning pearl dangles, and you'll soon know St. Petersburg chain backward and forward. By Hatsumi Oshitani

Hexagonal pillow earrings Get to know more about Chinese beadwork with Valerie HectorDangle traditional Chinese hexagonal pillow from a pair of handmade earring findings. By Valerie Hector

Planet pink Get to know more about polymer clay artist Lisa PavelkaGo into orbit with this unique combination of metal clay, polymer clay, and crystals. By Lisa Pavelka

In pursuit of a button Tracing buttons through history reveals a centuries-old fascination with the small By Millicent Safro

Metal perspective Get to know more about metalwork designer and teacher Anne E. MitchellCreate a pressure setting with metal clay and wire. By Anne E. Mitchell

Golden formula Get to know more about Suzanne Golden's creative personalityTubular netting surrounds a strand of oversized beads in this bodacious bangle. By Suzanne Golden

Exploring lattice weave Get to know contemporary beadwork artist and teacher Cynthia RutledgeStitch square, chain, and flower samples in variations of right-angle weave that look like netting. By Cynthia Rutledge

Fleur de Paris Get to know vintage style designer Diane HydeFashion a feminine flower with a little French flair. By Diane Hyde

Winter medley Get to know designer and teacher Virginia BlakelockEmbellish a crocheted rope with several fringe techniques. By Virginia Blakelock

Pearl orbit Get to know designer and beading teacher Laura McCabeCombine tubular peyote stitch and tubular herringbone for an opulent wrist adornment. By Laura McCabe

Silver spirit Get to know certified Master Instructor of Art Clay Jackie TrutyContrast patina with a bright, clean finish to accentuate the shape of a pendant. By Jackie Truty

Designer's dream Get to know designer and teacher Sonoko NozueEnjoy the creative process of making a masterpiece with unifying elements. By Sonoko Nozue

Time for teapots Get to know internationally recognized teacher, designer and ultimate beading resource Diane Fitzgerald.Set a miniature beaded teapot on a shelf or wear it as a pendant. By Diane Fitzgerald

Go with the flow: Jeff Barber profile Get to know glass-bead maker Jeff BarberMake our commemorative bead necklaceGlass-bead maker Jeff Barber shapes hot glass into colorful art beads. By Christina Burkhart

Ice blossoms Adorn yourself with this feminine necklace. By Selena Shisler

Crystal constellations Join jump rings for a galaxy formed by your imagination. By Miachelle DePiano

Departments

From the Editor

Letters, etc.

Bead Soup

What's new on the Web

Expert Advice

20 tips for inspired wirework

20 tips for inspired wirework By Stephanie Riger

Tips & Techniques

Reinforced toggle bar By Beth Helberg

Alternative edging for cabs By Bia Alessi

Bead pickup By Althea Church

Temporary clasp By Nancy Nemec

Backing bead embroidery By Catharina Thomas

Patterns

Poinsettias By Robin Griffes

Santa and reindeer By Jennifer Creasey

Puzzle pieces By Gina Gavin

Your Work

Chinese zodiac By Shirley Lim

Fringe fantasy By Ruth Bryant

Garden bouquet By Donna Yukimi Pincus

Dancing raindrops By Diana Record

Stitch Workshop

Square stitch By Lynne Soto

Clearly Crystals

Scalloped lace By Donna Pagano Denny

Wire Expressions

Queen's ring Get to know about beading and wirework teacher Lisa Niven KellyAdd a hint of color to a coiled-wire ring with crystals and seed beads. By Lisa Niven Kelly

Claymaker

Calling all calla lilies Get to know more about polymer clay artist Christi FriesenMake a dramatic yet delicate polymer clay bouquet to wear. By Christi Friesen

Basics

Spotlight

Andrew Brown's new "carver" series