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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 November 2009 issue hits newsstands October 6, 2009!

Features

Crystal Rhythms String a three-strand necklace with crystals and pearls By Linda Arline Hartung

Briolettes at the base Create a variety of earring designs with briolettes and faceted rondelles By Jenny Van

Pearls extend your style options One superlong necklace offers multiple looks By Naomi Fujimoto

Softer side of stringing Silk ribbon is an affordable alternative to chain for this gemstone and silver necklace By Ute Bernsen

Ojime and pearls Wooden novelty beads and classic pearls complete this necklace and earring set By Irina Miech

Multifaceted multicolored multistrang Color block faceted rubies, amethysts, and pearls to create a five-strand necklace, bracelet, and earring set By Naomi Fujimoto

Beads of Change: Winged exhibit Iridescent butterfly pendants complete this cruelty-free necklace and earring set By Jane Konkel

Holiday charm Gold chain and crystal components create the perfect necklace and earrings for your next seasonal soirée By Liisa Turunen

Nutty and nice Give the gift of simplicity and style with an easy nut necklace, bracelet, and earring set By Rupa Balachandar

Zipper hearts Upcycle an old garment into cutting-edge earrings By Sonia Kumar

Coiled-wire cuff Ten steps to a cool cuff By Sonia Kumar

A new angle on dangles String earrings with metallic beads and briolettes on beading wire By Carolina Angel

Holiday lace flowers Sculpt wire mesh ribbon into delicate ornaments By Naomi Fujimoto

Departments

Birthstones

October 2009: Opal Necklace and earring set By Naomi Fujimoto

November 2009: Topaz Smoky topaz-colored crystal necklace and earring set By Naomi Fujimoto

Under an hour

Color smart, fashion forward Green turquoise and burnt sienna resin necklace and earrings By Carol McKinney

Wirework

Coiled bead caps Wire coil and crystals adorn this pearl and glass bead bracelet By Susan White

Tucson challenge finalists

Cast your vote We've narrowed down the submissions, now it's your turn. Cast your vote for your favorite finalist at BeadStyleMag.com/challenge.

Beader's Notebook #8

Beader's Notebook bonus page 15

Clothes harmony Guidelines to keep your beads and your neckline from fighting

Beader's Notebook bonus page 16

10 budget-friendly ways to promote your jewelry The transition from artist to business person is rarely an easy one. Luckily there are a number of low-risk options to see if the move is the right one for you.

From the editor

Reader gallery

Bulletin board

Staff picks

Beader's glossary

Basics

What to buy

November 2009 Supplies and prices for the November 2009 issue