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If you are in the Florida region next week, you may want to check out this event. Bead Fest Miami

Cindy Gimbrone calls her lampwork spirals “The Spiral of Kronos.” The glass spiral evokes our own journeys through time, fragile, yet strong, both sweet and strange. Silver wire is used to wrap the spiral itself with crystal fruits, and hung the bead from three slender ribbons wrapped with moons, more crystals, and silver spirals. Just as a single step can become a journey, a single bead can grow into a piece rich with meaning.

Make sure to check out the new look of Step By Step Beads from Interweave Press. The May/June issue has a new vibe and feel. The issue’s projects also showcase designs in peyote, brick stitch, marbleized polymer, and delightful lampwork.