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In the Fall 2006 Issue: Beaded Opportunities!      The Fall 2006 issue of Bead Unique has a stellar lineup of artists and beaded wonders for you as usual. Laurel Musante, our creative teenager, brings you Next Generation, a beading column for teens and ‘tweens. Starting with this issue, we’re showcasing a new page in conjunction with the gallery. This Art Glass Gallery page will be dedicated to glass items beyond the bead. It may be glass sculpture, glass paperweights or as on our first page, Wine Bottle Stoppers. Bead Synergy is a new Bead Unique column featuring innovative products and combinations of materials in wearable art. In this column’s debut, learn about some fantastic findings and beads from Ghost Cow. With autumn around the corner, leaves take center stage—a concept we’ve embraced on the following pages. We’ve got a leaf style for everyone: metal clay leaves from Patti Kimle, bead embroidery leaves with Nicole Campanella, gold mesh leaves from Lisa Kan, and Russian leaves with Tatiana Van Iten.	Fall 2006 Issue
Last Green Leaf of Fall by Nicole Campanella This beautiful necklace is made using traditional-style seed beading. It is inspired by the final moments of the summer that passed by all too quickly. Delicate Lace Necklace by Alethia Donathan The netted collar technique used in this delicate and intricate necklace uses not only seed beads, but also artist and pressed glass beads. Wire Twist Collar and Earrings by Lori Pate-Greene This wonderful set features a waterfall styling with a lot of dimensional qualities. The eye-catching beads and other components begin in a cluster and then fall delicately down in varying lengths. Oblique Beaded Tapestry Crochet Necklace by Carol Ventura The simple repeat pattern used in this necklace results in a complex, elegant, and adjustable necklace. Pink Lemonade Necklace by Liz Turner Diehl The colors featured in this necklace inspire visions of pink lemonade, bright sunshine, a big shady oak tree, and rocking lawn chairs — just right for those last Indian summer days! Wine Country Grape Bracelet by Beki Haley This bracelet encapsulates the autumn explosion of color and abundance of grapes on the vine in wine country! Ocean Memories Necklace by Mary Jarvis If remembering a day at the beach takes you away from the stress of daily life, make this necklace so you can take that “beachy” feeling everywhere you go! Divine Vine Bracelet by Randy Drobny The luscious display of sparkle created with dazzling crystal, flowers, and romantic blues creates the perfect eye-catcher for any special occasion. Rock Art Necklace by Susan Berkowitz The Ultra-Light Clay used in this necklace gives the impression of fossils, rock art and all things ancient without the weight. Amethyst Illusions: Asymmetrical Neck Ring by Jane Praxel The glass beads used in this piece have an organic aspect to them. Silver foil creates the stone-like design on the etched focal bead, and accent beads without etching create contrast in this asymmetrical necklace. Texture Tile Necklace by Melanie Brooks-Lukacs The handcrafted porcelain components bring a warm and earthy feel to this necklace. The length is perfect for wearing over a turtleneck or sweater on chilly fall days! Pearl Appeal by Kim Fandry This necklace is dazzling in a classic vintage yet very modern way. Freshwater pearls ease the senses, while tiny colored rhinestones shine and sparkle for the world to see. Rough Rod Toggle Necklace by Steven James From the hammered and oxidized look of the silver toggle ring, to the dark crevices of the fine silver toggle rod, this necklace is a great look for the guy in your life! “That’s a Wrap” Glass Bead Rings by Nikki Thornburg-Lanigan Whether you create your own bead or have a unique find that needs to be flaunted, show it off with this easy, eye catching ring you make yourself! The Write Stuff: Beaded Pens by Tatiana Van Iten Show off your skill in peyote or brick stitching with these fun, beaded pens! Mayvin the Mermaid by Cynthy Anderson Using bead embroidery transforms pre-made silk dolls into colorful and dimensional art forms.
Simple Elegance: A Touch of Autumn by Lisa Kan The leaf pendants in this necklace are made from genuine leaves through a process called electroforming. At the end, the leaf’s beauty is captured forever in metal! Artist Spotlight: Little Works of Art—Carolyn Conley by Midge Smith As far back as she can remember, Carolyn Conley has been captivated by the simple beauty of lampwork beads. Enlisting the help of a book and a video, she taught herself the techniques needed to create these “little works of art.” Beads in the World: Beads of Courage® by Lisa Ruble Started by Jean Baruch, Beads of Courage® is a powerful program designed to help children and their families cope with cancer. The program allows children to tell their individual stories, marking their treatment progress through beads. Next Generation: School Spirit Bracelet by Laurel Musante Teenagers have a unique sense of style driven by their own creative voice. Our newest column, Next Generation, explores the beaded ideas of teens and teens at heart. I Could Just Live Here! : Baubles & Beads and Legendary Beads Owners Jim and Lisa Kaufman are a husband-and-wife team who turned Lisa’s obsession with beads into a career. With two stores in California—one in Berkeley and one in San Rafael—they stay pretty busy! Bead Synergy by Lynda Musante Bead Synergy, one of our newest columns, showcases innovative projects and combinations of materials in wearable art. Combining findings and finishing touches, Nymo and needles, wire and whimsy, you get something new, different, and the result can be stunning!
First Glass by Kim Ballor It doesn’t matter what colors you pick to make these beads; they are fabulous, quick to make, and can be used in a zillion ways! Inspiration & Design by Lynda Musante The rich, unpredictable colors of Raku beads look wonderful combined with artisan fibers and colored metal stringing wire. Second Glass by Sam Russo The spiral is a mystical and mathematical symbol represented throughout many cultures. This is an elegant borosilicate pendant that will teach beginner and intermediate lampworkers a basic implosion technique using tubing. Patti’s Polymer Clay Corner by Patti Kimle Using metal clay paste, this project begins with a silver “casting” of small leaves which are then mounted on a polymer pendant bead. The yellow turquoise and assorted glass beads continue the nature theme. Pet Panache by Kathryn Bowman Pampering our pets is fun! This is a great project to share with the bead and animal lovers in your life. The Beaded Home by Barbara Matthiessen Barbara Matthiessen found that she could almost instantly transfer an image by heating it with an iron. Her wonderful project provides an innovative way to display cherished images in your home. Art of Embellishment: Clever Conversations by Lisa Ruble Find a fun striped canvas belt or patterned silky scarf and bead embellish it with fringe and patterns to bring some pizzazz to your waistline! From Start to Finish by Patti J. Ryan Combining beautiful fabric with colorful beads inspired this project. Answering questions like, “What mood do I want to create?” or “What room is this for?” was the springboard to designing with beads, cording, and other embellishments. Where can you get your copy of this issue of Bead Unique™? Go to the store directory or back/single issue page.
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