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Step by Step Beads May/June 2004
Volume 2, Number 3
Magazine Table of Contents

6	Serendipity By Tamara L. Honaman, Editor-in-Chief
8	Tips
10	Showcase: Alethia Donathan Featured Artist
13	Beaded Braid Macrame and beads combined with a tagua nut. By Alethia Donathan
16	Polymer Pillows 3-D polymer designs. By Ulrike Schäfer
21	Butterfly Pendant Peyote stitch By Kim Z Franklin
24	Bridal Suite Crystal beaded wire earrings, necklace, and bracelet. By B.J. Guderian
28	Lemon Pi Beaded stone donut necklace. By Nicole Campanella
33	Figure 8 Bracelet Woven gemstone or glass beads. By Melody MacDuffee
36	COVER PROJECT: Blushing Elegance Basic stringing and wire wraps. By Tamara L. Honaman, Editor-in-Chief
42	The Elements: Blushing Elegance
46	Wave Cabochons Lampworking half a bead. By Stacylynne Russom
50	Under the Sea Beaded cabochons. By Bindy Lambell
54	Purple Passion Trio Three fabulous projects with crystals, beads, and pearls. By Tammy Powley
62	Out Standing in Her Field An amulet bag where wire and art coincide. By Pat Moses-Caudel
66	For Your Studio: Finding Your Niche Getting Ready to Market Beads and Bead Jewelry By David Weiman
72	Calendar
80	Media Review Findings and Finishings: A Beadwork® How-To Book Reviewed by Martha Aleo

C O N T E S T
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44	Step by Step Shopper
74	Bead Shops
78	The Next Step: Bead Classes Near You
81	Classifieds
82	Advertisers’ Index

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ON THE COVER:
Blushing Elegance necklace by Tamara L. Honaman, Editor-in-Chief, is part of a pink trio featured on page 36. Photo by Frank DeSantis.

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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.

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