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Posted May 19, 2008 | Read more... | Read comments (0)

Photograph Your Jewelry with a Do-It-Yourself Light Box

It may be that I'm the result of Depression-era parents or that I'm just plain cheap. I rely on elbow grease and baking soda to clean the bathroom; we use...
Posted May 20, 2008 | Read more... | Read comments (0)


Bead Embellished Buttons

Designer: Michelle Mach
Published: May 13, 2008
Technique: Beadmaking
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Thread is Cheaper Than Frustration and 4 More Thread Tips

"Thread is cheaper than frustration." That was some recent advice I received from Bead Expo Philadelphia instructor Liz Smith. I laughed when I read her email because it reminded me...
Posted May 12, 2008 | Read more... | Read comments (12)

Healing Beads: The Special Meanings of Gemstones

After experiencing a frustrating year of health concerns, doctors, and hospitals in 2007, I started seeing a naturopath. I'd never been to a natural healer and can't claim I welcomed...
Posted May 14, 2008 | Read more... | Read comments (12)

How to Make Bead Embroidered Buttons

Today's post marks a Beading Daily first: my challenge project for Beadwork's June/July issue was directly inspired by one of you! When Beading Daily reader Bethany sent me an email...
Posted May 16, 2008 | Read more... | Read comments (0)


Southwest Desert

Designer: Kitty Durmaj
Published: May 9, 2008
Technique: Wirework
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Enter Beadwork's Beaded Book Competition

Frog and Toad are Friends, Guinness Book of World Records, Betty Crocker's Cookbook for Boys and Girls . . . Ever since I heard that the new juried Beadwork exhibition...
Posted May 5, 2008 | Read more... | Read comments (0)

Tips for New Beadweavers

Beading Daily reader Christine K. wrote, "I am a brand-new beginner now attempting to learn the off-loom stitches. Although I am generally skilled with crafts that use one's hands (e.g.,...
Posted May 7, 2008 | Read more... | Read comments (10)

Coiled Wire Necklace with Lampwork Pendant

Several months ago I bought a beautiful purple and green lampwork focal bead. I assumed I would hang it vertically in whatever design I came up with. (That's...
Posted May 9, 2008 | Read more... | Read comments (10)


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