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Step by Step Beads is published bi-monthly by Interweave Press.

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Step By Step Beads is a bead jewelry-making magazine from Interweave Press. Our first issue was published in Spring 2003. Step by Step Beads is now published six times a year (bi-monthly).

Step by Step Beads features 12 – 20 bead jewelry projects per issue and inspire enthusiastic readers to create beautiful, wearable art all year long.

Every issue contains NEW PROJECTS covering making and using:
• Seed beads
• Lampworked beads
• Glass beads
• Polymer and other modern clays
• Metal and stone beads
• Wire

Each issue also features:
• “FOR YOUR STUDIO” section that explains – in detail – how to master essential techniques. Example: Enamel Bead-Making Tutorial (Spring 2003)
• TIPS on basic bead stringing and bead weaving methods.
• FINDINGS, a department presenting news, views and stuff you can use.
• BEAD BY BEAD, where you can learn stitching techniques one bead at a time.
• REVIEWS of books and media we recommend to our readers.
• A CALENDAR of bead shows and events.
• Other beaders' resources, such as classes, bead societies and more.

Step by Step Beads sponsors Bead Fest, featuring bead and jewelry classes and a marketplace with hundreds of vendors, suppliers and artists. Bead Fest has events in Philadelphia, PA and Miami, FL. Click on Bead Fest links for more details, and be sure to pick up the July/August issue for your Bead Fest Philadelphia bonus pullout class catalog.

Step by Step Beads is available at major newsstands and specialty craft superstores across the country including Borders, Barnes & Noble, Michael’s, Jo Ann Fabric and Crafts and more.
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