Make Mine
"Beads" Please

Don't Be So Serious ... Have Fun!

Ready to take on something new? Wow your sweetheart with beaded Valentine and Easter cards, encase a treasured photo in a simple soldered pendant, create a floral-fringed pendant with a handmade wirework bail, or give yourself a creative workout with Precious Metal Clay and enamel! Pick your favorite technique and just dive in!

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Pamela Hawkins
Editor

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Issue CoverSpring 2008 Issue 16:

This issue takes a fresh approach to some of your favorite beading techniques. From simple ideas like the Blue Leaf Drop Silver Necklace and Earrings set to something elaborate like Tutti-Frutti, you’ll delight in the fun new designs we’ve found for you. Spring is the most popular season for weddings, and so we have included a 16-page section filled with jewelry perfect for a bride, bridesmaids’ gifts, or for everyday elegance. Since pearls are hot this season, we have included a few other simple yet stunning pearl-themed designs.

You’ll notice the strong presence of chain in this issue. Chain is everywhere, and so our designers have created fantastic projects for Bead Unique so that our readers can keep up with the trends!

Projects

  

Tutti-Frutti Bracelet
By Kathryn Bowman

All Tied Up in Ribbons
By Nora Farnsworth

Blue Leaf Drop Silver Necklace and Earrings
By Terry Ricioli

Chain Reaction bonus
By Nikki Ryan and Natalie Leoni

Renaissance Collar
By Teresa Meister

Je Vous Aime
By Joanna Feller

Violet Glow Lampwork Bracelet
By Cindy Craig

Button Up!
By Susan Barnes

Luminous Leaves
By Peg Gyldenege

"Heir" Your Laundry
By Hallie Gross

Pink Fringe Bracelet
By Susan Berkowitz

Romantically Rustic
By Lisa Bluhm

Cards from the Heart
By Merit Cape

Forever Flowers Handmade Pendant
By Lynn Hughes

Tea and Beads
By Paula Radke

 

wedding necklace

bracelet


I need more earrings!

 

 

Regular Features

Make Mine "Beads" Please

Simple Elegance
You Look Ravishing in Pearls
By the Bead Unique Staff

Imaginina's Bead and Fashion Trends
by Imaginina

Next Generation
Blushing Bride Pearl and Crystal Earrings
By Amy Miller

Bead Synergy
by Bead Unique

I Need More Earrings!
by the "BU" Girls

I Could Just Live Here!
Crystal Beads of Boston: Bringing Swarovski® to Boston and Beyond!
by Jennifer Keil

Artist Spotlight
Phil and Veda Bickley
by Jennifer Keil

Departments

Inspiration & Design by Lynda Musante

First Glass by Kim Ballor

Second Glass by Jennifer Ringer

Made for Him by Debbie McDermott

Pet Panache by Pamela Hawkins

ClayTime with CF by Christi Friesen

The Art of Embellishment by Linda Wyszynski