Twinkle, twinkle beaded stars! In the 2009 January/February issue of Step by Step Beads, learn how easy it is to bring bright color into fabulous jewelry! Our cover project teaches a simple way to crisscross leather through big-holed beads for an eye-catching bracelet. This issue also gives you a clear pattern for a brick stitch cuff of oh-so-subtle hearts, how to string the hottest shaped crystals for fast and modern style, and takes you step by step through three totally fun - and low cost! - ways to add your personal touches to felted beads. As a special Valentine there's a heart-shaped pendant made from kyanite beads, a gemstone with a rich blue shimmer just perfect for nice jeans and a cozy sweater. The illustrations lead you clearly through every step of this engaging necklace Projects - Java Jive (Melissa J. Lee)-Simple stringing
- Soft Bangles (Cathi Tessier)-Fast and easy even-count peyote bracelet
- Blue Jean Queen (Carole Rodgers)-Two-needle right-angle-weave necklace
- Crystal Clusters (Bonnie Clewans)-Easy knotted necklace
- Focal Frame (Helen Breil)-Easy polymer focal piece
- Have a Ball! (Artgirlz: Allison and Tracy Stilwell)-Three ways to embellish felt beads
- Washer Brick Bracelet (Deb Huber)-Crisscross leather for a quick design
- Poly-Metrics (Ilene Goldman)-Polymer clay blending, cut outs, and texturing
- Heart to Heart (Carol Dean Sharpe)-Brick-stitched cuff with matching heart-shaped closure
- Sparklefest (Meri Nash Aderhold)-Triangle-weave bracelet
- Finger Food! (Leslie Rogalski, editor in chief)-Playful peyote rings for absolute beginners
- Murano Blossoms (Lynn Davy)-Circular brick stitch, dangle earrings
- Eternity Circles (Cathi Tessier)-Square-stitch seed-bead chain
- Crystal Geometry (Fernando DaSilva)-Simple wire-loop links
- Out of the Loop (Loella Medina)-Easy wire and chain earrings
- Modularity (Karla Schafer)-Easy crisscross-weave bracelet
- Vintage Vogue (Carter Seibels)-Stylish stringing
Item #: SB0901
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