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Step by Step Beads November-December 2005
Magazine Table of Contents

6	A Winning Strategy By Leslie Rogalski, Editor-in-Chief
10	Bead by Bead Learning the basics, one bead at a time.
12	Spinning Tops Beaded bead earrings. By Gwen Fisher & Florence Turnour
15	Cosmic Coils Easy memory wire bracelet. By Leslie Rogalski, Editor-in-Chief
16	Lots of Links Tubular brick stitched bracelet. By Alice Korach
20	Mini Masks Polymer personalities. By Christi Friesen
28	Mandala Magic Circular brick stitch necklace. By Maggie Roschyk
34	Take Me To Your Beader Out of this world lampwork beads. By Katy Abbott
38	Autumn Pendant Simple silks wired for wear. By Jane Dickerson, Associate Editor
42	Bead Arts Awards 2005
46	Color Duo Lariat Traditional netting necklace. By Maria Rypan
49	Bewitching Bracelet No Toil or Trouble Here! By Beth VanOstenbridge
50	Square Dance Two-drop peyote stitch bracelet. By Rae Ann Wojahn
54	Precious Findings Metal Clay toggle and tube beads. By Lora Hart
60	For Your Studio: Patina 101 By Lora Hart
63	Media Review By Martha Aleo
64	Findings News, views, and stuff you can use.
66	Calender

In Every Issue...
69	Bead Fest Philadelphia 2005 Exhibitors
72	Bead Shops
78	The Next Step: Classes Near You
80	Classifieds
81	Step by Step Shopper
82	Advertisers’ Index

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ON THE COVER:
Maggie Roschyk's Mandela Magic necklace, page 28.

Skill Levels: Beginner: Someone just starting out can complete this project and be happy with the results. Beginner/Intermediate: Someone who has had experience with the material can happily complete this project, but will also learn something new by doing it. Intermediate: A comfortable project for someone who has a good working knowledge of the material. Intermediate/ Advanced: A project for someone who is ready for a more challenging approach to a material they have worked with repeatedly. Advanced: A good project for someone who is confident with the material and has had a lot of experience with the techniques.