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Sophisticated slide
Shape Precious Metal Clay into a focal point for a multi-strand necklace
By Candice Wakumoto


One stitch at a time
Beaded needlepoint
By Gladys Litwin

Three Saraguro necklaces
Ecuadorian beadweaving
By Cheryl Lorenz

Beadwork from Ecuador
Unusual netting by the Saraguro Indians
By Linda S. Belote

Multi-strand twist bracelet
A magnetic clasp is the secret
By Irina Miech

Star-spangled earrings
Stitch these festive stars to display your American spirit
By Dragon

Gift from the sea
Embellish a peyote bracelet with a mabe pearl centerpiece
By Janet Flynn

Beaded toy frog
Get hopping with peyote stitch
By Joanne Waters

Snake trail bracelet
Wrap your wrist with this undulating peyote-stitch design
By Kay A. Hutchison

Crochet a beaded handbag
Make an up-to-date version of a 1920s classic
By Linda Lehman

Playing with color
Take the plunge with these inspiring projects
By Beth Stone

Embroidered embellishment
Use ribbon to trim a delicate peyote choker
By Lisa Norris

Decorative closure
Beaded beads disguise a magnetic clasp
By Diane Hyde

Beauty from within
Many layers add realism to Kim Miles' flower beads
By Alice Korach

Elegant contours
Shape a fitted necklace with chain
By Pam O'Connor

Crystal choker
Create a lacy necklace with beads and crystals
By Pamela Welborn

Cones of many colors
Add a brick-stitch finding to your design repertoire
By Ann Egan

Inlaid bead ring
Use a new ring finding to stitch an embellished ring
By Kate McKinnon