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The Beadwork Bead Expo Pre-Show Preview blog is now live.
Bead Expo is one of the largest consumer bead shows in the United States and it makes its debut at The Marriott Oakland City Center and the Oakland Convention Center in Oakland, Calif., April 11-15, 2007.

With the tag line “Get in the Know Before the Show,” the blog offers a fun and easy way for registered and interested attendees to get more detailed information on the new products,services, and special events before the main event.

Blog participants include many of the show’s vendors and exhibitors, bead artists, workshop instructors, and editorial staff from Interweave Press and Beadwork magazine.

This wire and crystal bracelet takes advantage of some beautiful curved sterling tube beads. Using fine wire as double eye pins through each link gives you a perfect spot for your crystal dangles. The elegant finished bracelet belies the simple technique!
By Donna Kraidman Full project at Step by Step Wire

Jade necklace with a pendant created with WigJig.
Designed by: Virginia Barrera

Skill Level: Beginner
Beading Time: 30 minutes

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Use netting, with peyote, as a textural backdrop to showcase accent beads in lush fringe. Enjoy this free PDF beading project from Bead&Button Magazine.