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March-April 2007

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Step by Step Beads March-April 2007
Magazine Table of Contents

4	Spring Cleaning By Leslie Rogalski, Editor-in-Chief
8	Colorblock Cuff Different bead surfaces create richness in an ndebele bracelet. By Perie Brown
10	Love Knot Bracelet Right angle weave. By Nancy Zellers.
13	Bead by Bead Learning the basics, one bead at a time. By Leslie Rogalski, Editor-in-Chief
16	Organized Chaos Multi-stitch creation. By Caren Schwartz
20	Pink Pearl Swirl Multistrand necklace with a magnetic personality. By Barbara Zucker
24	Awareness Necklace Square stitched puzzle piece necklace and frame pendant. By Jennifer Colbern
30	Profile: Jennifer Colbern By Nina Graci
34	Time for Crochet Bead crochet watchbands. By Leslie Pope
36	Shipwreck Beads Polymer clay, decoupage tissue, and fibers necklace. By Syndee Holt
42	Seed Pod Necklace Delicate pearl and gemstone necklace. By Nina Cooper
44	Easy Faux Cloisonne Polymer and wire create a new look for an old techinique. By Eugena Topina
48	True Grit The perfect way to enrich color in lampwork. By Dawn Ceccacci
52	Kaleidoscope Earrings Polymer clay cane earrings with a twisted edge. By Jana Roberts Benzon
59	Entry Information
60	Pendant de la Mer Metal clay textured with carved cuttlebone. By Tia Vellani
64	Media Review By Martha Aleo
65	Findings By Kristen Gibson, Assistant Editor
66	Calender
82	How to Contact Us

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70	Bead Shops
77	The Next Step: Classes Near You
79	Step by Step Shopper
80	Classifieds
81	Bead Browser
82	Advertisers’ Index

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ON THE COVER:
Perie Brown's Colorblock Cuff, page 8.

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.