april 2017 issue 138

Welcome22Pinch me necklaceby Svetlana Chernitsky

26ON THE COVER Flower sprouts bangleby Glynna White

29Double diamond pendantby Tamara Rubio

32Cone flowers braceletby Szidonia Petki

37Feathered crescent braceletby Olga Haserodt

46Ray of light earringsby Margherita Fusco

48Encased in elegance setby Josane Demuylder

52Brilliant splendor necklaceby Norma Jean Dell

58Beautiful butterfly pendantby Margherita Fusco

61Charmed bracelet & earringsby Kim Leahy

64Ocean wave pendantby Irina Miech

68Technique Workshop: Beads, buttons & filigreeby Carolyn Cave

80Pussy willow bouquetby Svetlana Sapegina

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IN EVERY ISSUE6 Editorial

8 Contributors

11 Bead Soup Jewelry trends and tips, books, shows, events, and promotions from the world of beading

16 Your Work 18 Handy Dandy Guide 20 Gemstone Savvy 24 Intertwinings: Kumi Q&A 82 Anything Goes

Welcome Svetlana Sapegina:Bead floristryby Cindy Crain Newman

ARTIST PROFILE

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Seasonal celebrationsbracelet by Michele Klous

Cambriana pendant by Debora Hodoyer

Frogs on lily pads bracelet by Thomasin Alyxander

Crossing cultures ropeby Christine Vasquez

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