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New & Hot Products

SmartBead Bead Positioning System SmartBead Bead
Positioning System

Announcing SmartBead BPS™, or Bead Positioning System. SmartBead BPS has a silicone lining that grips chain to keep beads in place. Easy to position or reposition. The beads fit 3mm caprice or snake chain, wire, leather, rubber and silk cord.

Holiday Jewelry and Gift Sale Holiday Jewelry and Gift Sale

Celebrate the season with new jewelry and gift items priced right for retailing (and gift-giving). Now’s the time to stock up on quick and easy gift items. New sale items added weekly.

Holiday Jewelry and GiftsHoliday Jewelry and Gifts

New lead-safe pewter charms have just been added to the Holiday Jewelry and Gifts selection. Shop adorable snowmen, reindeer, angels, snowflakes and more, along with the versatile assortment of holiday-themed brooches, ornaments and cell phone lanyards to add a handmade touch to gift-giving and holiday sales.

New Press Release

Cuff Links and Tie Tacks Cuff Links and Tie Tacks

Create one-of-a-kind men’s and women’s accessories with new lead-safe plated cuff link and tie tac findings. Ideal gifts for weddings and holidays, the findings are easy to customize using adhesives or resins to attach gemstones, crystals, paper and more.

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A Tight Closing Loop

To prevent loops from opening, use half-hard wire and slightly over close your loops to create extra tension at the opening. If that still isn't enough security for you, try making a double-wrapped loop.

- beadandbutton.com
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Topics: Seed Beads, Peyote

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I want to cover a dowel with beads. It is the top part of a beaded wall hanging. What stitch would work best? Thanks!
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Holiday Projects

Holiday inspiration starts in the Gallery of Designs with over 30 festive projects to spark your creativity. Candy cane earrings, sparkling jewelry sets, embellished scarves and mittens and beaded candle holders herald the spirit of the season.

The Color of the Year: Yellow

Yellow is a prominent theme for the fashion industry this year, popping up in clothing, jewelry, accessories and home décor. Get more information on The Color of the Year and what it stands for, along with direct links to gemstones, products and color forecasts in the featured article.

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Twinkle, Twinkle

"Sequined and rhinestone-studded pieces that give you a lot of bling for your buck."

-- Vogue magazine November 2009

Medieval Love Song

Hot this season: Swarovski® Crystal Pearls Swarovski® Crystal Pearls

Creamy and regal, Swarovski® crystal pearl beads are the ultimate compliment to jewelry designs inspired by medieval royalty.

Hot this season: Copper-Plated Glass Beads Copper-Plated Glass Beads

Blend copper-plated glass beads, which hint at the beauty of luminous stained glass windows found in medieval cathedrals, into your jewelry designs for dazzling classical color.

Hot this season: Gold-Plated Earwires Gold-Plated Earwires

Gold is the eternal standard of royalty and riches. Wear the look of wealth affordably with gold-plated earwires in all shapes and styles.

Hot this season: Gold- and Silver-Plated Findings Gold- and Silver-Plated Findings

Impart jewelry designs with the radiance and beauty of gold- and silver-plated filigree findings inspired by the high medieval ages.

Hot this season: Fleur-de-lis Charms & Components Fleur-de-lis Charms & Components

Gleaming gold- and silver-plated heraldic fleur-de-lis symbols from the coat of arms of medieval royalty are making their way into jewelry designs this season.

Design Ideas
Design Idea 952G

Guide your accessories into the gilded era of Camelot this season for an uplifting style full of wonder and optimism. Awaken the imagination with a diverse array of bejeweled products and illuminating design ideas to inspire your own fairytale style!

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