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Bead&Button (ISSN1072-4931, USPS 012-039) is published bimonthly by Kalmbach Publishing Co., 21027 Crossroads Circle, P.O. Box 1612, Waukesha, WI 53187-1612. Periodicals postage paid at Waukesha, Wisconsin, and additional offices. Postmaster: Send address changes to Bead&Button, P.O. Box 62320, Tampa, FL 33662-2320. Canada Publication Mail Agreement #40010760.

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20 Intertwinings: Rockin’ blossoms necklace by Julia Hecht

23 ON THE COVER Carousel earrings by Jacqui Higgins

26 Structural arcade bracelet by Kim K. Leahy

28 Sweetheart necklace by Dana Rudolph

30 Hearts and vines bangle by Julia Gerlach

33 Irresistible cabs necklace by Puca

48 Double tennis bracelet by Jill Wiseman

50 Xs and Os necklace by Salli Rathburn

53 Lyric bracelet by Regina Payne

56 Crowned empress bracelet by Theodora Seimeni

61 Technique Workshop: How to make a Sami-inspired bracelet by Katherine Buenger

ARTIST PROFILE

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All squared-up earrings by Debora Hodoyer

Cleopatra bracelet by Eve Leder

Dancing ballerinas braceletby Josie Fabre

Ruffled regalia bracelet by Mandi Olaniyi

Jill WisemanThe Zen of beading by Marika

IN EVERY ISSUE6 Editorial

10 Bead Soup Jewelry trends and tips, books, shows, events, and promotions from the world of beading

14 Your Work 18 Handy Dandy Guide: Pairing beads, needles & thread 22 Kumi Q&A: Kumihimo design apps

64 Gemstone Savvy: Lapis lazuli

66 Basics 74 Anything Goes

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