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Magazine Issue

November 2008
Issue #33
Features
Beader's Notebook 2
Download the Beader's Notebook found in the September 2008 issue
Beader's Notebook: Bonus page 4
Taming your inventory: A necessary evil
Off-center accent
Customize a necklace for a one-of-a-kind friend
By Lindsay Hastings
Sparkle and smoke
Touches of color bring dark tones to life
By Cathy Jakicic
Give the power of pink
A necklace reminds us of life's lessons and loops
By Miriam Fuld
Thanks a bunch
Pearl "grapes" make bountiful earrings
By Camilla Jorgensen
Dynamic duo
Ovals and hexagons pair handsomely
By Monica Lueder
Branch out for fall
A favorite story inspires an autumn necklace
By Melissa Lee
Around the bend
Make pretty earrings with a quick curve of wire
By Jess DiMeo
Wrap up a vintage look
Filigree findings and crystals make a gift-worthy necklace and earrings
By Monica Lueder
Quick mix and match
Coordinating necklaces look great together or separately
By Rupa Balachandar
Earth-toned ensemble
A carnelian pendant invites a warm palette
By Sara Strauss
Become a wrapped-loop expert
Create a chain with tiny loops and gemstones
By Salena Safranski
Bountiful bracelet
Harvest pearls and crystals in autumn hues
By Katherine Schwartzenberger
Heartwarming holiday
Show your love with heart-themed ornaments
By Naomi Fujimoto
Tibetan prayer wheel
A mixed-metal necklace makes a beautiful statement
By Rupa Balachandar
Departments
From the editor
We'll give you ideas
Reader gallery
Beautiful jewelry from artists Jamie North, Geri Verble, and Hana Kornbluh
Bulletin board
Reader feedback and designs plus some of our favorite gift ideas
Looks we love
Our favorite trends in clothes and jewelry
Autumn neutrals
By Naomi Fujimoto
Birthstones
October: Opal
Necklace
By Brenda Schweder
November: Topaz
Bracelet, earrings
By Glenda Paunonen
Under an hour
Urban attitude
Glass-bead bracelet
By Sue Godfrey
Wirework
Pretty in paisley
Paisley chain bracelet and earrings
By Rebekah Gough
Beads of change
Empowerment by DeZine
Enameled components from South Africa
By Jane Konkel
Beader's glossary
A visual guide to beads, gemstones, findings, and tools
Basics
A step-by-step reference to key jewelry-making techniques used in bead-stringing projects
Get inspired
Favorite jewelry-class projects and a stringing challenge for our readers
Subscriber project
Going for Baroque
Baroque pearls
By Linda Edwards
Online project
Subscriber bonus
Button cuff
Elastic bracelet
By Jackie Boettcher
Online bonus
Byzantine bracelet
Chain maille bracelet
By Miachelle DePiano
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