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Contents

Resource Guide Find materials, colors, and a printable shopping list for the projects in this issue.

Harmonious array Spirals, links, and loops united for an elegant showpiece necklace By Maria Teresa Ferreira

Hojas inspiration Repeat a stylized leaf motif to make a pretty pendant By Smadar Grossman

The language of design In part 1 of this series, learn how to talk about good design, the first lesson of a six-part series on designing beadwork. By Diane Fitzgerald

Cabled bracelet Adapt herringbone stitch with a classic fiber technique for an undulating bracelet By Rae Arlene Reller

Heavy metal Create substantial links with metal seed beads, then connect them with jump rings for a bracelet that drapes elegantly around the wrist By Carol Butler

Marquise de lis So simply sophisticated, you'll want to make one in every color By Catharina Thomas

Perfect pairing Full persian chain maille sections frame lampworked focal beads. View a video demonstrating how to make the Full Persian chain maille pattern. By Kathy Petersen and Susan Matych-Hager

Dimensional diamonds Stitch diamond shapes into a peyote pattern to create a textured cuff By Angie Weathers

Barred bracelet Vertical embellishments are easy to achieve when you combine bead stringing and stitching techniques By Gay Hapgood

Fanciful romance Turn up the heat with fire-polished beads, and fan the flames of fantasy By Jeka Lambert

Byzantine translation Stitch a beaded version of Byzantine chain maille. Click here for the bracelet instructions. Learn right-angle weave and herringbone stitches by watching demonstration videos. By Sheryl Yanagi

Pattern play Repeating motifs, both large and small, create a unified tapestry-inspired beaded handbag. Click here for enlarged versions of the purse body and strap patterns as well as Delica alternatives to the Toho Aiko colors Naomi used. By Naomi Sakuma

Frost relief Acid-etch a glass bead to create a luminous glow By Katherine Natalia Wadsworth

Departments

From the Editor

Letters

Bead Soup

Expert Advice

Simple soldering Solder your own head pins for findings as customized a your jewelry. By Elizabeth Prior

Tips & Techniques

Two-for-one storage By Susanne O'Brien

Balancing pendants By Laurel Iverson

Bead or needle storage By Alice Chaves

Two tips for clean, tangle-free Fireline By Cindy Pankopf and Alisa Miller

Your Work

Beaded tie By Jeffrey Purdy

Land of Matissia By Arbumillia

King Tut evening bag By Blair Sechrest

Sunflower inspiration By Kristine Ziemnik

Miniature shield By Luis Hernandez

Stitch Workshop

Weaving with beads: Bead loomwork By Lynne Soto

Quick Stitch

Wave ring Use totally tubular peyote stitch to whip up a handful of beaded rings. Whether worn stacked or side by side, these rings make a big splash! By Cindy Pankopf

Clearly Crystals

Treasure box Weave together a bounty of crystals with gold or silver links and plated seed beads for a cache of style and sparkle. Click here to view the four color palettes shown in this article. By Jenny Van

Wire Expressions

Modest exhibition Use a minimalist approach to feature a brilliant gem in a graceful wire setting. By Lilian Chen

Claymaker

Extra chunky A bold cuff demands to be noticed. Textures and an image transfer personalize a polymer clay bracelet that make a statement. By Barbara A. McGuire

Online Patterns

Out West By Rita Grossberg

Magazine Subscriber Exclusive: Classic link bracelet By Linda Farber