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May 2008 | Every issue of BeadStyle brings you: - Design alternatives for every project to suit both your style and your budget
- Beading tips, new products, an inspiring gallery of reader creations, and more to encourage creativity and fresh ideas with each issue
- A collectible beader's resource notebook page plus: Two new online subscriber-only pages with every issue
- Subscriber-only online access to exclusive projects, our subscriber gallery, bonus resource notebook pages, how-to online videos, and more
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Looking for Downloadable Projects? Click here to view and purchase projects found in the
May 2008 issue.
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Rupa Balachandar Play up metallic accents with a strand of gemstones |
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Lauren M. Hadley Chandelier components give a necklace and bracelet flexible design |
 | One long strand glimmers without end |
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BeadStyle staff Eco-friendly materials suit a range of styles |
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Carol McKinney Supersize a necklace with turquoise and howlite nuggets |
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Irina Miech Inlaid crystals make a pearl pendant and earrings sparkle |
 | This necklace and earrings pair fabric with glass beads |
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Rupa Balachandar Hammered dangles add swing to exotic earrings |
 | Multiple gemstone and pearl strands create a lush look |
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Karey Grant Teardrop components frame simple earrings |
 | Bring a collection of extra pearls together for a unified design |
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Maria Camera Chunky Lucite nuggets look surprisingly refined with crystals and fancy chain |
Departments From the editor Feeling green Reader gallery Beautiful jewelry from artist Alison Libby Bulletin board Reader feedback and some of our favorite things What to wear Birthstones  | By
Patricia Bartlein |
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Naomi Fujimoto |
Under an hour Wirework Beads of change  | By
Jane Konkel |
Something extra  | Phone charm won't waste your minutes |
Beader's glossary Basics A step-by-step reference to key jewelry-making techniques used in bead-stringing projects What to buy Get inspired Bead "compost" nourishes bracelet creativity Online project  | By
Irina Miech Petal pearls combine swimmingly with a simple pendant |
Subscriber project  | By
Joan D. Laureano Embellish your cell phone with a beaded charm |
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