Magazines

Bead & Button is filled with beading techniques, and inspiration. You will find new projects, patterns, and more to fill your beading hours.

From the Editor: "From the novice to the professional, the art of beading and jewelry design is a craft that anyone can enjoy. It is a world of beauty filled with color, pattern, design, texture, and style. It provides a satisfying outlet to create something that is a unique expression of yourself.

Because we have a passion for creating and believe that everyone has within them the talent and vision to make beautiful things with their hands, Bead Trends has introduced a beautifully photographed series of idea books designed to inspire. Every issue is filled with a variety of styles and techniques that showcase the work of many talented crafters. A favorite section of mine is our Designer Highlight. In this section we are introduced to a single artist, who is then given the opportunity to express him/herself and showcase their personal style in their designs.

In addition to the Designer Highlight, we are excited to share with you our Fabulous Findings section. The world of beads is continually growing and there are so many gems out there to be discovered. We are excited to share product ideas, hot new tips, and ways to make things easier. We also include technique articles which range from the very basics, for those just getting started, to the more advanced. Each issue has something for everyone.

Beads 2008 and 2007

Beadwork magazine is a bi-monthly publication full of projects. Each edition includes a masterclass by some of the most outstanding artists and instructors in the beadwork community who share a technique refinement or a project aimed to advance the work of intermediate to advanced beaders. Regular magazine features include Bead Biz, Fast & Fabulous, Bead Makers and Techniques.

'Bead Unique Magazine showcases how beads can accent every aspect of our lives. Start with beaded jewelry, altered embellishments, and home décor. Sprinkle in a few adorned textiles, creative threads, and eweled fashions to find just the right project or interest for you! Articles feature innovative, original projects for all levels of expertise, from beginner to advanced.

Each project includes easy-to-follow step-by-step photos and well-written instructions, as well as an explanation of the creative inspiration behind the featured beadwork. In addition to outstanding bead jewelry, art jewelry, home décor, and fashion art, we offer detailed and consistent information on techniques, new products, book and educational reviews, and unique materials in the marketplace.'

Bead Unique is a quarterly magazine

An annual issue from the editors of Step by Step beads of fast and festive projects ideal as gifts

'Simply Beads magazine is the place to look if you want to learn new jewelry making techniques. Whether you are an expert or a beginner, Simply Beads will give you just the right mix of projects and ideas to keep your creative spirit satisfied.'

Step by Step Beads, Step By Step Wire Jewelry and Step by Step Jewelery.
Step by Step magazines have illustrations and description for each step of the process - 'Our projects inspire beaders of every skill level, but we're the best beading magazine around for beginners: we're proud to have the most clearly illustrated, step by step instructions you'll find!'

Stringing is a quarterly publication full of step by step instructions for stringing necklaces. It also contains design ideas for bracelets and earrings.

The Bead Book is a bi-monthly step by step magazine. It covers a wide variety of jewellery and home decor projects and is published in South Africa.