Breezeway Bangle featuring the new CzechMates Triangle from Nichole Starman

Introducing the CzechMates Triangle! This new two-hole bead is edgy and delicate while still being soft when worn. Nichole Starman's Breezeway Bangle pattern—available from the Oct/Nov 2013 Beadwork—gets a fresh look by substituting CzechMates Triangles for the Lentils. Try a mix of Lentils and Triangles, or go for the edgy look with all Triangles. Have you tried this...

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Introducing The CzechMates Triangle

The Latest Revelation in 2-Hole Beading: The CzechMates Triangle Nichole Starman, creator of the CzechMates system, has once again revolutionized beading! Today, Starman, Inc. is proud to announce...

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Perlen Poesie now available in the U.S.

We’re pleased to announce the newest addition to our product line! Meet Perlen Poesie, a German bead art magazine and the #1 bead publication in Europe. The publishers of Perlen Poesie have partnered with Starman, Inc. to distribute the new English-language edition of the magazine. If you’ve not held an issue of Perlen...

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Structural Beading with the CzechMates Lentil The Lentil is one of the most dynamic shapes of the CzechMates two-hole system. It adds a unique texture to beadwork designs and has limitless 3D sculpting possibilities. The simple, symmetrical structure of the CzechMates Lentil makes it easy to stack, stagger, and create frameworks not traditionally found in beading. Nichole...

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Featured Finish: Moon Dust

One of the most versatile finishes we’ve added to our catalog in recent months is Moon Dust. Depending on the glass cane color the reflection varies from the appearance of silver veined marble to flecks of gold. When the bead goes through the additional process of being matted it truly looks like the surface of the moon. Take a look at our entire selection of Moon Dust beads...

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FREE PATTERN: Create an Embellished Core Within a Large Hole Rondelle

  Free Pattern: Ruffled Rondelle by Starman TrendSetter Nichole Starman  Learn how to created a beaded core within a Starman Color Trends large hole bead. This pattern, "Ruffled Rondelle" is a fun and easy beaded bead. It's a great starter pattern for adding embellishments within and around the oversized hole of a firepolished rondelle....

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Starman Color Trends Large beads have always been a sophisticated way to make a bold fashion statement. They can be strung quickly to whip up accent jewelry for any occasion. Used sparingly, they make great focal points or pendants. They can even be paired with delicate seed bead work. Use Starman Color Trends to space out beaded beads or add colorful...

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Take the Takumi LH Challenge What is a Takumi LH? If you haven’t heard, Toho launched a new seed bead this summer. Takumi LH beads are the size and shape of a size 11/o seed bead except that the hole diameter is over 15% larger.  How much more thread can pass through? Take the challenge and see for yourself. Our record is 16 thread passes!  Imagine the design possibilities...

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Dark Bronze This season, dare to pair any colored metallic with dark bronze (color number 14415).  A color palette staple, bronze is and always will be a timeless shade of shimmer.  Trends have continued to evolve into an elegantly liberated hodge-podge of mixed media and unconventional color pairings.  Check out this essential color in our expanding...

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New Beads just listed! Rizo, CzechMates Dagger, Rose Petals and more!

9 New Colors of RIZO Beads! Click here to view entire Rizo inventory: http://czechbeads.com/Catalog/Products.aspx?b=374-26 New Rizos: http://czechbeads.com/Catalog/Products.aspx?s=rizo+new+since+8%2F16%2F2013 Current New Items: http://czechbeads.com/Catalog/Products.aspx?s=new New items just listed in the following categories too: CzechMates™ Two-Hole Daggers:...

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Winners of the 2013 Design Challenge

Thank you to all who participated in our 2013 Design Challenge.  This challenge was for artists to submit designs using two or more bead shapes from the CzechMates™ Two-Hole Beading System™. We received a lot of FABULOUS designs from all skill levels. Thank you again for your submissions!   ...

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NEW JBB Findings... Your design is not finished until it is finessed with JBB

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LAST DAY! Postmark your CzechMates design entry TODAY!

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 LAST DAY! Design Challenge entries must be postmarked by TODAY, July 31, 2013! You can read the PDF of submission guidelines here: http://czechbeads.com/images/header/2013/Starman_2013_Design_Challenge_Rules.pdf Good...

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NEW Expanded color selection in TOHO seed beads; over 100 new items!

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Test Your Color IQ!

Beaders test your color IQ with the online color challenge by x-rite. Let us know how you scored.  http://xritephoto.com/ph_toolframe.aspx?action=coloriq ...

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Looking for a larger hole in a seed bead? Introducing the NEW TAKUMI LH 11/o Seed Bead by TOHO!

  New Takumi LH 11/0 Seed Bead Toho has revolutionized the 11/0 seed bead! The Takumi LH is an 11/0 seed bead with a larger hole and it can be used in place of all regular 11/0 beads in patterning. This gives more flexibility to your beading by allowing for more thread to pass through the bead. Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE ...

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