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Contents

Resource Guide

Add a splash of sparkle Crystal inclusions create nestled treasure for a herringbone cuff By Elizabeth Nance

Spinner rims Encircle a cabochon with modified herringbone stitch, peyote stitch and complementary cube beads By Virginia Jensen

Waves of symmetry Playful right-angle weave scallops encircle your wrist. Watch a video demonstrating basic right-angle weave. By Cindy Caraway

Lively links Connect ruffled peyote stitch rings to create an organic-looking chain By Marina Nadke

Coming around Basic brick stitch bands get thrown for a loop By Dina Broyde

Bead intuitive Embellish a beaded bead with peyote stitch and bead embroidery. Finish the necklace with a kumihimo rope. By Connie Lorig

The geography of design A portrait of the polymer clay artist, Jennifer Morris By Yvette Doss

Fine woven rings Customize removable bead-woven rings stitched in herringbone, crossweave technique and square stitch. Watch a video demonstrating twisted tubular herringbone stitch. By Smadar Grossman

Choosing color This is the fifth installment of Diane's six-part series. Read part 4 in the August 2009 issue. Look for part 6 in the December 2009 issue. By Diane Fitzgerald

Bedecked boughs Encircle a glass globe with sparkling netted components By Lora Groszkiewicz

Departments

From the Editor

Bead Soup

Jewelry Classes on Demand New ways to learn beading techniques with Jewelry Classes on Demand and product reviews.

What's new on the Web

What's new Free projects, patterns, subscriber extras and download the online-only Bead Dreams special issue.

Your Work

Expert Advice

Necklace fitting 101 Find the perfect length for your designs to complement the people who wear them. By Maggie Roschyk

Stitch Workshop

Kumihimo One technique, many looks. An easy-to-learn art offers multiple design options. By Julia Gerlach

Quick Stitch

Bicone bijoux Crystals stitched in right-angle weave create the look of gems in a setting. By Nancy Ownes

Clearly Crystals

COVER STORY: Crystal-caged pearls Crossweave technique and netted beaded beads make a great focal for this necklace. By Cathy Lampole

Wire Expressions

Bicycle chain bracelet Silver jump rings and shiny glass cheerios, gemstones or matter glass makes this easy chain maille bracelet lively. By Luan Carnevale

Claymaker

Domestic diva Stamp words and vintage images onto polymer clay tiles By Lori Wilkes

Chic & Easy

On track String different sized beads to shape a wearable railroad. By Lynne Soto

Basics