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September 2009

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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 September 2009 issue hits newsstands August 4, 2009! Subscribe to BeadStyle magazine today!
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Features
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By Helene Tsigistras
A hand-crafted pendant is the focal point of a stunning set
pg. 32
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A filigree pendant adds another layer of interest to crystals, glass, and chain
pg. 36
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Dangle flower beads from copper rings
pg. 39
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Make quick jewelry with antiqued brass leaves and findings
pg. 40
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By Jane Konkel
Ancient glass makes beautiful contemporary jewelry
pg. 44
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Give weight to a necklace with an alternative use for pendant bails
pg. 48
By Jane Konkel
Assemble Lucite beads for a trendy geometric bib
pg. 54
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Gemstones cluster in a stunning necklace
pg. 58
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Use crystal components to experiment with trends
pg. 64
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By Carol McKinney
Mix and match colored stones for drama
pg. 70
Class challenge winner
By Jane Konkel
You voted Danica Losich's crossweave bracelet your favorite
pg. 76
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By Cathy Jakicic
Master the multistrand with a striking yet simple necklace
pg. 80
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By Ann Westby
Use chain to convert oval rings into earrings
pg. 106
Departments
Birthstones
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By Cathy Jakicic
Peridot bracelet and earrings
pg. 20
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By Cathy Jakicic
Sapphire-colored crystals and chain bracelet and earrings
pg. 22
Under an hour
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By Joan Bailey
Dyed red howlite bracelet and earrings
pg. 24
Wirework
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By Catherine Hodge
Wire figure-8s and briolette earrings
pg. 28
Clasp challenge finalists
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pg. 52
Beader's Notebook #7
Beader's Notebook Bonus page 13
Jewelry for round and square faces
Beader's Notebook Bonus page 14
Expert booth tips
Coming soon!
From the editor
The season for learning
Reader challenge
Enter our glass masterpiece challenge
Reader gallery
Beautiful jewelry from artist Janet Broida
Gemstone focus
Lapis lazuli
Bulletin board
Reader feedback, bead news, and our second winning bead store
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
What to buy
Downloadable supply and price list for projects in the September 2009 issue
What to pay
Prices for general beading supplies
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