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May 2009 | BeadStyle, the world's best-selling beading magazine, brings you inspiring, all-new stringing projects every other month. With projects for every beader, style, and budget, BeadStyle has something for everybody. Every issue also contains a reader gallery, a beader's glossary, and a basic techniques section, along with great tips from the editors. Collect our pull-out Beader's Notebook pages for even more information on designing, creating, and selling jewelry!
The May 2009 issue hits newsstands March 31, 2009!
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May 2009 issue.
Features  | String variations of a springtime design |
pg. 40 |
 | Play up the beauty of a single blossom in a fresh necklace and earrings |
pg. 44 |
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Cathy Jakicic Souvenir pennies add up to cool jewelry |
pg. 48 |
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Monica Lueder A collection of different shapes comes together in a necklace |
pg. 52 |
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BeadStyle staff Create your own slimming jewelry pieces |
pg. 56 |
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Jane Konkel Team a dragon pendant with exquisite capped beads |
pg. 64 |
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Rupa Balachandar Embellished bracelets make for up-to-the-minute fashion |
pg. 68 |
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Carol McKinney Make pretty, practical bird-themed jewelry |
pg. 70 |
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Lauren M. Hadley Keshi pearls act as cups for hand-crafted head pins |
pg. 74 |
 | Textured clay is the centerpiece of a one-of-a-kind pendant |
pg. 78 |
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Cathy Jakicic String a personal masterpiece in a ceramic frame |
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Erin Dolan A versatile necklace won't double your budget or your workload |
Departments Class challenge finalists We've narrowed down the submissions, now it's your turn. Cast your vote for your favorite finalist at BeadStyleMag.com/challenge. |
Beader's Notebook #5 Beader's Notebook bonus page 9 A list of site's we've explored that offer a little something extra (free projects, how-to videos, etc.) |
Beader's Notebook bonus page 10 Create a lasting impression Give your jewelry an extra edge with distinctive packaging |
From the editor It's all here Reader gallery Beautiful jewelry from artist Eva Kapitany Bulletin board Reader feedback, bead news, and our favorite things Beader's glossary A visual guide to beads, findings, and tools Basics A step-by-step reference to key jewelry-making techniques used in bead-stringing projects Reader challenge Enter to win one of our Tucson treasure challenge kits What to buy Our bonus clip'n'shop supply lists with price information Supplies and prices from the May 2009 issue of BeadStyle |
What to pay Our list of approximate prices for beading staples Birthstones  | By
Jenny Van Use galactic crystals in "crystal silver shade" for a diamond alternative. |
Birthstones  | By
Naomi Fujimoto Imitate the lush color of emeralds without the expense using assorted beads in green tones. |
Under an hour  | By
Jane Konkel The colors we gravitate toward (or avoid) can offer us personal insight |
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