Bead & Button Magazine October 2019

Find inspiration in the October 2019 issue of Bead&Button. Stitch a flurry of snowflakes in peyote and brick stitch for a festive holiday ornament. Try a new twist on kumihimo by adding dangles to a necklace. Make bracelets using bead weaving, a pendant and earrings using cubic right-angle weave, and a necklace that uses peyote and bead embroidery.

Celebration necklace
Make any day a special occasion with this resplendent, layered bead-embroidered necklace. A hidden structure supports a glass button in the center for a piece that celebrates your favorite things – beads and buttons! Designed by Sherry Serafini.

Flying dragon scale bracelet
Super Kheops and Kite beads fit snuggly together to form a stylish and classic looking bracelet. Designed by Zsuzsanna Erdei.

Half moon earrings
Use a collection of classic seed beads to construct a cubic right-angle weave base that's adorned with flowing fringe to create an adorable pair of earrings. Designed by Iulia Postica.

Classic crystal bracelet
Ilos beads form a right-angle weave base embellished with crystals and seed beads for a classic tennis style bracelet. Designed by Puca.

Kumi dangles necklace
Try a new twist on kumihimo by adding dangles. But don't add them after the fact – slide them into place as you braid for a study necklace with pretty, sparkly fringe, Designed by  Svetlana Chernitsky.

Crescent bows bracelet
Wrap your wrist in this lightweight and flexible bracelet featuring crescent beads and pearls. Designed by Adriana Banyárová.

Dramatically delicate drop pendant
Capture a pear-shaped crystal stone within a cubic right-angle weave (CRAW) frame for a dramatic yet delicate pendant fit for a night on the town. Designed by Melissa Grakowsky Shippee.

Path to paradise bracelet
A path of flower-like GemDuo components featuring sparkling rivolis, Nib-bits, QuadraLentils, and Pip beads create this striking bracelet. Designed by Becky Mitchell.