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May 2013

BDS-CV0513
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Features
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Pantone perfection
By Cathy Jakicic
Customize a spring palette to fit your style
pg. 32
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Flirty flower bangles
By Jennifer Short
Wire teardrop beads in happy-go-lucky bracelets
pg. 36
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Pale illusions
By Sara Oehler
Showcase seasonal gems using a classic technique
pg. 38
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String paper beads on leather
By Jane Konkel
Find the colorful side of natural materials
pg. 42
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Grow fabulous flowers
By Brenda Schweder
Use a wire jig to shape one-of-a-kind blooms
pg. 44
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Bridal wave
By Kelsey Lawler
Create unique pieces for a busy wedding season
pg. 50
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Bejeweled briolette earrings
By Madelin Adriani Pratama
Showcase your favorite gems in beaded wire frames
pg. 56
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Floating chip necklace
By Leslie Salisbury
Knots create an airy feel
pg. 58
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Marrakesh multistrand
By Leslie Rogalski
An exotic look comes together in a flash
pg. 62
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Book excerpt: Bead Soup
By Lori Anderson
What happens when 26 beads swap their stash
pg. 66
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All dolled up
By Jane Konkel
Make a Mother's Day masterpiece
pg. 70
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Crystal layers
By Richard Swanborg
Weave easy crisscross embellishments
pg. 72
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Depth perception
By Kristal Wick
Stack paint and an image transfer in layers of resin
pg. 76
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Springtime sparkle
By Naomi Fujimoto
Gemstone teardrops shine on crystal cup chain
pg. 80
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Inspi-ring tree
By Karen McGovern
Capture a little bit of nature in a domed bezel
pg. 98
Departments
Birthstones
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April birthstone: Diamond necklace and earrings
By Becky Nunn
Connect pearls and "diamonds" for old world beauty
pg. 22
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May birthstone Emerald earrings
By Jane Konkel
Make timeless (and trendy!) earrings for 2013
pg. 24
Under an Hour
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Minty fresh bracelet
By Naomi Fujimoto
Use leftover beads in a playful springtime bracelet
pg. 26
Wirework
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Square pegs are a perfect fit
By Naomi Fujimoto
Use a jig to wire up geometric earrings
pg. 28
From the Editor
Spring fever!
pg. 6
Reader Gallery
Gorgeous jewelry from artist Rebecca Dixon
pg. 8
No Problem!
Katie Hacker shows us how to warm up or cool down a palette
pg. 16
Retail Therapy
New and innovative stringing materials
pg. 18
NEW COLUMN! Bead Neat
Tips and new products to help you organize your stash
pg. 20
Basics
A step-by-step guide to key jewelry-making techniques
pg. 86
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