When submitting ideas or concepts:
- Include thoughts or inspiration for idea(s).
- Engage the reader. What could be said about the technique or project to excite and inspire?
- Know the market and trends. Bead Unique projects are just that…UNIQUE!
When submitting an original design, please include the following:
- Your name, address, phone number, and e-mail.
- Clear photo or detailed sketch. Digital submissions (300 dpi JPEG) may be sent to the editor.
- Brief description of the project, materials, colors, and techniques used.
- Indicate if there are alternative finishing methods.
- Color or fabric swatches, if applicable.
Submissions should include:
- Beginner to advanced skill levels.
- Originality of design and use of materials.
- Techniques used to complete the project.
- Indicate if project would need photography to illustrate step-by-step instructions or pattern.
Bead Unique™ prefers original designs, but will discuss alternative arrangements on a case-by-case basis.
Instructions must be sent on disk with hard copy or via e-mail.
Accepted projects will include:
- Separate document with designer’s name, address, shipping address, phone, and e-mail.
- Complete and detailed materials list (including brand names, registered trademark symbols, and product numbers, if applicable).
- Instructions must be written in 12pt Times Roman font without bullets, indents, or formatting. An instruction template will be supplied for your convenience.
- Brief descriptive paragraph of project technique and inspiration (2–3 sentences only).
- Difficulty level of project: Introductory/Beginner, Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced.
- Estimated time to finish project, including drying or finishing times.
- Finished size(s) of completed project(s), if applicable.
- Any tips or helpful hints on assembling the project and/or care of the finished piece.
- Sources for specific products (including company name, phone number, and website).
- Original full-size color patterns, diagrams, and/or charts, if applicable.
- If artist is supplying step-by-step photos, the artist must consult with the editor regarding the backgrounds used in the photos. Step-by-step photos provided by the artist must be sent using FTP or on CD-ROM, or Zip disc when possible rather than as e-mail attachments. For Digital settings: Use a 3.3 megapixel or better camera, at least 300 dpi resolution, highest quality (fine) JPEG setting or save as a tiff with LZW compression. Do not correct image color or manipulate data. If the publisher will be taking the step-by-step photos, the artist must supply and label the steps thoroughly.
- Manuscript of no more than 5 pages or 1500 words.
- One portrait photograph of artist and brief bio. Keep in mind the feel of the magazine is a warm, cozy and friendly one.
Contact the Editor
Pamela Hawkins
Phone: (973) 347-6900
E-mail: editors@beaduniquemag.com
2010-2011 Editorial Forecast
| Issue |
Cover Date |
Theme |
Materials Due |
| #30 |
August
2011 |
Colors: Aqua greens – Whites – Blush browns – Stone grays
Ideas: Biker clothing, 70s Boho chic, tassels, bleached or salt patinas, family traditions,
beaded purses, symbolic icons, cartouches, resin pieces that tell a story
Techniques/Themes: Silversmithing, Folk art, Boho chic, Journeys
Holidays: July 4th
Submission Deadline: 1/13/11 |
2/13/11
|
| #31 |
October 2011 |
Colors: Silver – Deep beige – Smoke
Ideas: Felting, yarn felting, nature inspirations, embossed metal, kaleidoscope, silhouettes,
mottled surfaces, unprocessed color, insect and butterfly patterns, rings, rust,
fabric/fiber pieces that tell a story
Techniques/Themes: Image transfer, Layered effects, Color treatments, Iridescence, Felting
Holidays: Back-to-school, Halloween, Thanksgiving
Submission Deadline: 3/15/11 |
4/15/11 |
| #32 |
December 2011 |
Colors: Lilac and blues – Frosted color – Silk
Ideas: Entertaining, Art nouveau, salvaged hardware, sequins, beaded cross-stitch,
beaded embroidery, aged leather, cocktail cuffs, rubber, punk and harness inspired,
antique metal, mirrors, road trip jewelry that tells a story
Techniques/Themes: Ribbon pleating, Beadpoint, Embroidery, Metalwork, Netting, Horse hair
Holidays: Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, New Years
Submission Deadline: 5/10/11 |
6/10/11 |
| #33 |
February 2012 |
Colors: Orange zest – Fresh greens – Soft rose
Ideas: Exotic, international gardens, russet, ombré, sequin styles, dimensional designs,
beaded gloves, beaded bustier, deconstructed brooches, huge rings, androgyny,
pleats, Picasso inspired, smooth leathers, lightning, wrapped corsets, Venetian
architecture, beads/paper/photos that tell a story
Techniques/Themes: Resin casting, Encrusting, Architectural , Modernist, Lingerie
Holidays: Valentine’s Day, Easter, Mother’s day
Submission Deadline: 7/13/11 |
8/13/11 |
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