Magazine Issue

December 2008
Issue #88
Contents
Get to know more about embroidery expert Sherry SerafiniCreate a constellation of crystals around a solar system of cabochons
By Sherry Serafini
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
Get to know more about Chinese beadwork with Valerie HectorDangle traditional Chinese hexagonal pillow from a pair of handmade earring findings.
By Valerie Hector
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
Tracing buttons through history reveals a centuries-old fascination with the small
By Millicent Safro
Get to know more about metalwork designer and teacher Anne E. MitchellCreate a pressure setting with metal clay and wire.
By Anne E. Mitchell
Get to know more about Suzanne Golden's creative personalityTubular netting surrounds a strand of oversized beads in this bodacious bangle.
By Suzanne Golden
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
Get to know vintage style designer Diane HydeFashion a feminine flower with a little French flair.
By Diane Hyde
Get to know designer and teacher Virginia BlakelockEmbellish a crocheted rope with several fringe techniques.
By Virginia Blakelock
Get to know designer and beading teacher Laura McCabeCombine tubular peyote stitch and tubular herringbone for an opulent wrist adornment.
By Laura McCabe
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
Get to know designer and teacher Sonoko NozueEnjoy the creative process of making a masterpiece with unifying elements.
By Sonoko Nozue
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
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
Adorn yourself with this feminine necklace.
By Selena Shisler
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
By Beth Helberg
By Althea Church
By Nancy Nemec
By Catharina Thomas
Patterns
By Robin Griffes
By Jennifer Creasey
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
By Donna Pagano Denny
Wire Expressions
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
Get to know more about polymer clay artist Christi FriesenMake a dramatic yet delicate polymer clay bouquet to wear.
By Christi Friesen
Basics

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