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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