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Step by Step Beads January-February 2006
Magazine Table of Contents

6

My New Year's Evolution
By Leslie Rogalski, Editor-in-Chief

8

Bead by Bead
Learning the basics, one bead at a time.
By Leslie Rogalski, Editor-in-Chief

10

For Your Studio
My Love Affair with Crystals.
By Bonnie Clewans

12

Glitter Cubed
Two-needle ladder and picot stitch bracelet.
By Bonnie Clewans

15

Dazzling Dangles
Wire and crystal cube earrings.
By Bonnie Clewans

18

Your Beading Heart
Square-stitched, beaded "pillow" bead.
By Alice Korach, Contributing Editor

24

Prism Perfect
Prism and crystal combo.
By Kay McGivern

26

Netted Diamonds
A traditional Ukrainian beadweaving collar.
By Maria Rypan

32

Crystal Blue Persuasion
Stunning crystal showpiece and earrings.
By Karen Keegan

34

Mandala Magic, Part III
Mandala earrings.
By Maggie Roschyk

36

Crystal Wheel Necklace
Netting and brick stitch toggle set.
By Dottie Hoeschen

44

Purple Heart
Polymer mokume-gane.
By Kathy Weaver

47

Glittearrings
Wire wrapped crystal cluster earrings.
By Nancy Chase

49

Hot and Cool Glass
Lampwork and crystal combo.
By Nora Gibbons

50

Sophisticated Fringe
Dress up a strand of beads with lavish fringe.
By Perle Brown

53

Celtic Celebration
Polymer clay and wire duo.
By Karen Perry

59

Smashing Shard
Beaded antique pottery shard necklace.
By Nancy Bossert

61

Sew Fun
Needle and thread earrings.
By Melody MacDuffee

62

Media Review
By Martha Aleo

65

Bead Arts Awards-Entry Information

68

Findings

82

Beadfeast Philadelphia 2005


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72

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78

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80

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81

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Skill Levels:

Beginner:
Someone just starting out can complete this project and be happy with the results.


Beginner/Intermediate:
Someone who has had experience with the material can happily complete this project, but will also learn something new by doing it.


Intermediate:
A comfortable project for someone who has a good working knowledge of the material.


Intermediate/ Advanced:

A project for someone who is ready for a more challenging approach to a material they have worked with repeatedly.


Advanced:
A good project for someone who is confident with the material and has had a lot of experience with the techniques.