New Beads for the Week of July 4, 2014

1-03-10 Firepolish 3mm : Luster Mix

1-06-6023SL Firepolish 6mm : Viridian - Silver-Lined

250-66-CT6313 CzechMates Tile Bead 6mm : Copper Picasso - Turquoise

250-66-PK6201 CzechMates Tile Bead 6mm : Peacock - Opaque Baby Blue

250-66-T43020 CzechMates Tile Bead 6mm : Ashen Grey - Picasso

365-36-6015 CzechMates Bricks 3/6mm : Teal

366-06-PK6201 CzechMates Lentil 6mm : Peacock - Opaque Baby Blue

5-04-13740 Round Beads 4mm : Goldenrod

5-04-ST63100 Round Beads 4mm : Opaque - Pale Turquoise - Star Dust

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Starman Beads In Print June 2014

Beadwork, August/September 2014

• ‘Cool Stuff’ page 17: 2.5x6mm Mini Daggers 41-36-K0171, 41-36-21455, 41-36-Z3005, 41-36-65491, 41-36-PI2051.
• ‘Teaberry Garland’ page 18: TOHO Round 15/o TR-15-740; TOHO Treasure #1 Cylinder beads [substitutes] TT-11-501, TT-11-1602, TT-01-901, TT-11-221F; 4mm Bicone 34-44-7050.
• ‘Cat’s Meow Necklace,’ page 22: TOHO Round 15/o TR-15-712; TR-11-712, TR-11-49, TR-11-221; 3mm Bicone 34-33-2398; 4mm Glass Pearl 5-04-62488.
• ‘Painterly Petals Bracelet’ page 22: TOHO Round 15/o TR-15-502, TR-15-27BD; TOHO Round 11/o TR-11-221, TR-11-82; SuperDuo 364-25-P65491, 364-25-T6002; 6mm Glass Pearl 5-06-61265, 5-06-61436.
• ‘Adelaide’s Soiree’ page 42: TOHO Round 15/o TR-15-332, TR-15-PF570; TOHO Round 11/o TR-11-511, TR-11-PF570; Rizo 374-26-P15726.
• ‘Vineyard Trellis Bracelet’ page 46: TOHO Round 15/o TR-15-221; TOHO Round 11/o TR-11-Y184, TR-11-952.
• ‘Coronation Day Necklace’ page 50: TOHO Round 15/o TR-15-329, TR-15-712; TOHO Round 11/o TT-11-221; TOHO Round 8/o TR-08-221; 4mm Firepolish 1-04-90215; 4mm Glass Pearl 5-04-61104; 6mm Glass Pearl 5-06-61539.
• ‘Indian Summer Bracelet’ page 54: TOHO Round 11/o TR-11-707, TR-11-221; TOHO Round 8/o TR-08-221; SuperDuo 364-25-L6313, 364-25-P14413;  TOHO 3mm Magatama TM-03-147; 6mm Round 5-06-65491.
• ‘Symetrie Bracelet’ by TrendSetter Lisa Kan, page 58: TOHO Round 15/o TR-15-221; TOHO Round 11/o TR-11-221, TR-11-509; 3mm Firepolish 1-03-7001; CzechMates Triangles 371-06-CH1006; 3mm Glass Pearls 5-03-61104.
• ‘Anemone Bracelet’ page 62: TOHO Round 11/o TR-11-86, TR-11-365; Rizo 374-26-95000, 374-26-95200; 4mm Glass Pearl 5-04-61265, 5-04-61801; 6mm Glass Pearl 5-06-61265, 5-06-63757.
• ‘Tessellation Necklace’ page 66: TOHO Round 8/o TR-08-223F; TOHO Bugle #3 6mm TB-03-221.
• ‘Luxor Bracelet’ page 72: TOHO Round 15/o TR-15-81; TOHO Round 11/o TR-11-714, TR-11-PF568; SuperDuo 364-25-14400; TOHO 3mm Magatama TM-03-711.

Bead&Button,August/September 2014

• ‘Rivoli Rendezvous’ page 24:  SuperDuo 364-25-K0162, 364-25-25033; (sub) TOHO 11/o Round TR-11-222; TOHO Round 15/o TR-15-459.
• ‘Funky Skunk’ page 28: 3x11mm Daggers 41-310-0300, 41-310-2398, 41-310-M5023, 41-310-MX4001, 41-310-M9008, 41-310-6708.
• ‘The Politics of Beads’ page 32: CzechMates Triangle 371-06-CH1006, 371-06-21455; CzechMates Lentils in Metallic Suede colors 366-06-79021, 366-06-79086, 366-06-79031, 366-06-79051, 366-06-79082.
• ‘Serape Bracelet’ page 35: (substitute) TOHO Treasures 11/o: TT-01-564, TT-01-55, TT-01-925, TT-01-952.
• ‘Shibori Roses’ page 48: CzechMates Brick 365-36-P65455; 4mm Pearl Rounds 5-04-62299; 3mm Firepolish 1-03-64496; (sub) TOHO Round 8/o TR-08-222.
• ‘Totally Tubular Triangle Beads’ by TrendSetter Diane Fitzgerald, page 58: CzechMates Triangles: 371-06-R14415, 371-06-79051, 371-06-P65431, 371-06-21455, 371-06-2398, 371-06-L0300, 371-06-K0177, 371-06-P65401, 371-06-K0171; TOHO Round 15/o TR-15-221; TOHO Round 11/o TR-11-714, TR-11-PF557; TOHO Round 8/o TR-08-221, TR-08-711, TR-08-PF557.

Perlen Poesie, Summer 2014

• ‘Lotty Bracelet’ page 26: SuperDuo 364-25-6313; TOHO Round 8/o TR-08-Y307; TOHO Round 11/o TR-11-PF557; TOHO Round 15/o TR-15-558.
• ‘Halong Bay Necklace’ page 31: TOHO Round 11/o TR-11-127, TR-11-4F; TOHO Round 15/o TR-15-4F, TR-15-32F, TR-15-307, TR-15-201, TR-15-766.
• ‘Steve Bracelet’ page 36: SuperDuo 364-25-PT6313, 364-25-GM9320; CzechMates Tile 250-66-T13610; TOHO Round 11/o TR-11-222; TOHO Round 15/o TR-15-222; TOHO Treasures #1 TT-01-55.
• ‘Felicity Necklace’ page 38: CzechMates Tile 250-66-GM9010; Rulla 373-35-A9008; TOHO Round 11/o TR-11-989F; TOHO Round 15/o TR-15-989F, TR-15-329.
• ‘Stephie and Kati Set’ by TrendSetter Patty McCourt, page 49: CzechMates Triangle 371-06-21495; CzechMates Dagger 280-516-21195; Firepolish 3mm 1-03-21495; TOHO Round 11/o TR-11-166, TR-11-85, TR-11- PF 567, TR-11-PF567F; TOHO Round 15/o TR-15-PF567,  TR-11-PF567F, TR-15-166F.
• ‘Potpourri Necklace’ page 54: TOHO Round 15/o TR-15-49, TR-15-121, TR-15-38, TR-15-45A, TR-15-47H, TR-15-8F, TR-15-46L, TR-15-55, TR-15-950, TR-15-42B.
• ‘Greensleeves Bracelet’ page 57: TOHO Round 11/o TR-11-7BDF, TR-11-27BD, TR-11-706, TR-11-167BD, TR-11-37F, TR-11-457, TR-11-617, TR-11-321, TR-11-8DF.
• ‘Summer Rain Bracelet’ page 65: TOHO Round 11/o TR11-Y857F, TR-11-PF563F; TOHO Magatama 3mm TM-03-1F; O-Bead 382-04-95200.
• ‘Cobblestone Path’by TrendSetter Rochelle Peterson, pattern online: CzechMates Tile 250-66-P65431, 250-66-P65491; CzechMates Brick 365-36-P65455; TOHO Round 11/o TR-11-267; TOHO Triangle 11/o TG-01-267; TOHO Cube 1.5mm TC-01-267.

Making Jewellery, July 2014

• ‘News’ page 15: CzechMates Daggers 280-516-P65455, CzechMates Bricks 365-36-25032, CzechMates Lentils 366-06-79051, CzechMates Tiles 250-66-94105.

Make & Sell Jewellery, July2014

• ‘Essential Buys’ page 43: 2.5x6mm Mini Daggers, 41-36-M6313, 41-36-79021, 41-36-K0171.

Digital Beading Australia, June 2014

• ‘Diamantino Cuff’ page 58: Rulla 373-35-0003; O-Bead 382-04-27000; SuperDuo 364-25-27000; CzechMates Tile 250-66-27000; [substitutes] TOHO Round 11/o TR-11-21, TOHO Treasure #1 TT-11-1F, TOHO Treasure #3 TT-03-711, TOHO 3mm Magatama TM-04-21.
• ‘Pretty Lacy Ring’ page 68: TOHO Treasure #1TT-01-721; TOHO Round 15/o TR-15-508; TOHO Round 11/o TR-11-560PF; TOHO Triangle 11/o TG-11-804.
• ‘Sakura Crochet Rope’ page 98: TOHO Round 11/o TR-11-910, TR-11-49, TR-11-41.

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Starman Beads In Print May 2014

Beadwork, June/July 2014

• ‘Carousel Bracelet,’ pg 28: TOHO Round 11/o TR-11-7BDF, TR-11-996, TR-11-707; TOHO Round 8/o TR-08-221, TR-08-502; CzechMates Tile 250-66-W5050, (substitute) 250-66-21155; Rose Montees F214-S4-5023.
• ‘Crocceta Bracelet,’ pg 36: CzechMates Brick 365-36-P65491; 365-36-21135; 3mm Firepolish 1-03-P65431, 1-03-64454; TOHO Round 11/o TR-11-221, TR-11-1703, TR-11-82F, TR-11-84.
• ‘Rising Curtains Necklace,’ pg 38: TOHO Round 11/o TR-11-49; TOHO Round 8/o TR-08-221.
• ‘Narcis Pendant,’ cover, pg 46: TOHO Round 8/o TR-08-PF563F, TR-08-PF553F, TR-08-82; TOHO Round 11/o TR-11-221, TR-11-617; SuperDuo 364-25-K0171; 3mm M.C. Bicones 34-33-X7011, 34-33-X5052, 34-33-X1022.
• ‘Botanic Gardens Bracelet,’ pg 50: TOHO Round 15/o TR-15-508; TOHO Round 11/o TR-11-Y307; TOHO Round 8/o TR-08-508; SuperDuo 364-25-P65431, 364-25-K0177, 364-25-T6313; CzechMates Bricks 365-36-YM13720, 365-36-13610.
• ‘Dancing Cabs Necklace,’ pg 54: TOHO Round 15/o TR-15-144; TOHO Treasure TT-01-995, TOHO Round 11/o TR-11-2118, TR-11-2115; Firepolish 4mm 1-04-T2398; CzechMates Bricks 365-36-T2398; Rizo 374-26-T2398. 
• ‘Try the Triangle,’ by TrendSetter Svetlana Einy, pg 60: TOHO Round 15/o TR-15-3B, TR-15-22; TOHO Round 11/o TR-11-PF558F; Firepolish 3mm 1-03-6315; TOHO Bugle 3mm TB-01-22; CzechMates Triangles 371-06-21455.
• ‘Summer Garland Bracelet,’ pg 64: SuperDuo 364-25-25032; (substitute) TOHO Magatama 3mm TM-03-21; TOHO Round 11/o TR-11-PF558; TOHO 15/o TR-15-PF558.
• ‘Sunny Day Bracelet,’ pg 76: CzechMates Tile 250-66-BT6313; TOHO Round 6/o TR-06-Y306, (substitute) TR-06-Y854F; TOHO Round 8/o TR-08-2119; TOHO Round 11/o TR-11-PF570F.

Bead&Button, June/July 2014

• ‘Bead Soup: Findings, cool stuff for beaders from Tucson,’ pg 14: CzechMates Tiles with ColorTrends: Polychrome finishes and ColorTrends: Halo Collection.
• ‘Scrumptious Scallops,’ pg 26: Glass Pearls Round 8mm: 5-08-61705, 5-08-63556; Glass Pearls Round 6mm: 5-06-61705, 5-06-63556, 5-06-61630, 5-06-61539; Glass Pearls Round 4mm: 5-06-61104, 5-06-61539; Glass Pearls Round 3mm: 5-03-61001, 5-03-61104; TOHO 11/o Round TR-11-22F, TOHO 15/o Round TR-15-221.
• ‘Rizo Florets Necklace,’ cover, pg 30: Glass Pearls Round 6mm ; Glass Pearls Round 3mm ; TOHO 4mm Cubes TC-04-223; Rizo 374-26-X6313; TOHO 11/o Round TR-11-PF557.
• ‘Coin Toss Pendant,’ pg 36: CzechMates Lentil 366-06-P65431, 366-06-P65491; Rulla 373-35-BT6303, 373-35-14415; 4mm Rounds 5-04-61203, 5-04-61104, 5-04-P65431; TOHO 11/o Round TR-11-617, TR-11-9B, TR-11-994, TR-11-329; TOHO 15/o Round TR-15-332, TR-15-82.
• ‘Flower Bud Necklace,’ pg 44: CzechMates Lentil 366-06-P65431; SuperDuo 364-25-P15726, 364-25-79032; TOHO 3mm Magatama TM-03-Y185.
• ‘Surfin’ the Waves,’ pg 50: TOHO 6/o Round: TR-06-223, (sub) TR-06-147; TOHO 8/o Hex TH-08-274, (sub) TH-08-502; TOHO 8/0 Round: (sub) TR-08-940, TR-08-244; TOHO 11/o Hex: (sub) TH-11-222; TOHO 11/o Round: TR-11-221, TR-11-1208, TR-11-1205, TR-11-167F; TOHO Treasures Cylinder Beads 11/o: (sub) TT-11-932, TT-11-221F, TT-01-33, TT-01-35, TT-11-708.
• ‘Serpentine Soutache Bracelet,’ pg 54: SuperDuo 364-25-90215, 364-25-MD6313, 364-25-P15726; 4mm Firepolish 1-04-T6313, (sub) 1-04-T9320; TOHO 11/o Round: TR-11-264.

Make & Sell Jewellery, June 2014

• ‘All Heart,’ pg 28: M.C. Bicones 3mm; M.C. Bicones 4mm; TOHO Round 8/o, TOHO Round 11/o.

Bead & Jewellery, June 2014

• ‘Bead Stash,’ pg 8-9: Neon Firepolish; CzechMates Lentils Pearl Coat.
• ‘Fallen at Sunset,’ pg 12: TOHO 11/o Round TR-11-PF551F, TR-11-PF563F; TOHO Round 15/o TR-15-459, TOHO Round 6/o TR-06-21, Jump Ring Antique Copper, Chain Antique Copper, Lobster Clasp Antique Copper.

Making Jewellery, June 2014

• ‘Da Vinci Earrings,’ pg 66: TOHO 8/o Round TR-08-703; TOHO 11/o Round TR-11-221, TR-11-511; TOHO 15/o Round TR-15-221, TR-15-704; 4mm Crystal Bicones 34-44-6001.
• ‘Garden Party Twist,’ pg 75: Bell Flowers 8/6mm 123-86-D5050, 123-86-71000; 4mm Crystal Bicone 34-44-7035, 34-44-Z6001.

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Take a Class From a TrendSetter at Bead Fest Philidelphia

Join three of the Starman TrendSetters at Bead Fest Philadelphia to learn from the best of the best. Adele Kimpell, Marcia Balonis, and Hannah Rosner all have fun and exciting classes on the schedule. Be sure to catch Adele's 'Rose of Thorns' cuff with the new CzechMates Triangle, and Marcia's 'Exploring CzechMates Beaded Bracelets' with CzechMates Bricks, Tiles, and Lentils.

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Starman Beads In Print April 2014

Want to recreate a project you spotted in a magazine? We've got a cheat sheet for you! We've rounded up the Starman supplies needed for the most recent issues of major magazines to make stocking up simple and convenient.

Bead Style, May 2014

• ‘Peach Julep,’ pg 54: 6mm Firepolish 1-06-7010, 1-06-7050, 1-06-91002, 1-06-71010, 1-06-65491, 1-06-15695, 1-06-14415; 8mm Firepolish 1-08-7010, 1-08-P65491, 1-08-14295, 1-08-7050;

Beads & Beyond, May 2014

• ‘Retail Therapy,’ pg 8: HurriCane Czech glass leaves; pg 9: CzechMates 2-Hole Daggers, design by TrendSetter Diane Fitzgerald.
• ‘Pearl Aimee,’ pg 19: substitute TOHO seed beads Round 11° TR-11-121; 8mm Pearl Rounds 5-08-61001; 3mm Pearl Rounds 5-03-61001.
• ‘Bollywood Bride,’ pg 40: 4mm Pearl Rounds 5-04-61630; 6mm Pearl Rounds 5-06-61630; 4mm Firepolish 1-04X-9008, 1-04X-6015, 1-04X-2006; TOHO seed beads Round 11° TR-11-PF557.

Make & Sell Jewellery, April 2014

• ‘Peacock Set,’ cover, pg 50: 4mm Bicones 34-44-5073, 34-44-1007, 34-44-3005; 6mm Bicone 34-66X-0003.
• ‘Lip Service,’ pg 72: TOHO seed beads Round 11°.

Perlen Poesie #20, Spring 2014

• ‘See it Here First,’ pg 9: CzechMates 2-Hole Beading System.
• ‘Labyrinth Bracelet,’ pg 30: TOHO seed beads Round 11° TR-11-41, TR-11-PF557, TR-11-49.
• ‘Criss-Cross Set,’ pg 32: SuperDuo 364-25-M2398; TOHO seed beads Round 11° TR-11-612, TR-11-PF562.
• ‘Monet’s Water Lillies Necklace,’ by TrendSetter Penny Dixon, pg 34: TOHO seed beads Round 15° TR-15-22, TR-15-108BD, TR-15-928, TR-15-705, TR-15-617; TOHO seed beads Round 11° TR-11-PF557, TR-11-246, TR-11-928, TR-11-705; 3mm Firepolish 1-03-21135; CzechMates Triangle 371-06-21455; CzechMates Tile 250-66-94101.
• ‘Atowina Ring,’ pg 45: CzechMates Bricks; TOHO seed beads Round 11°; TOHO seed beads Round 15°; Round Beads 3mm; Bicones 4mm; Chaton 7mm F213-07S-0003
• ‘Triangle Trio Bracelet,’ pg 52: TOHO seed beads Triangle 11° TG-11-562, TG-11-85, TG-11-714, TG-11-55; TOHO seed beads Round 11° TR-11-PF557, TR-11-714.
• ‘Bead of the Season,’ pg 60: CzechMates Triangle.

Bead & Jewellery, Issue 54 Wedding Special

• ‘Wedding Belle,’ pg 12: 3mm Pearl Rounds 5-03-61001; 4mm Pearl Rounds 5-04-61001; 6mm Pearl Rounds 5-06-61001; 8mm Pearl Rounds 5-08-61001.
• ‘Bubbly Clusters,’ pg 36: 6mm Pearl Rounds; TOHO seed beads Round 11°.
• ‘Ethereal Embroidery,’ pg 38: TOHO seed beads Round 11° TR-11-2100, TR-11-PF553F, TR-11-PF553, TR-11-PF563; TOHO seed beads Round 15° TR-15-2100, TR-15-553, ; TOHO seed beads Round 8° TR-08-2100.
• ‘French Beaded Corsage,’ pg 44: colors of choice in TOHO Round 11°; Round 8°; 4mm Round Beads; 8mm Round Beads.

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Starman Beads In Print March 2014

Beadwork, Apr/May 2014

• ‘Formal Affair Bracelet,’ pg 26: TOHO Rounds 15/o TR-15-221, 11/o TR-11-221; 4mm Glass Pearl 5-04-61630; substitute MC 3mm Bicone 34-33-X0001.
• ‘Skyscraper Necklace,’ pg 30: TOHO Rounds 15/o TR-15-PF558, 11/o TR-11-PF558; 4mm Bicone 34-44X-0001.
• ‘Duality Necklace,’ pg 34: TOHO Rounds 15/o TR-15-221, 11/o TR-11-221, TR-11-1206, [substitute] 8/o TR-08-Y306; 4mm Firepolish 1-04-61000; Two-Hole Bar 288-155-15435; CzechMates Dagger 280-516-15435.
• ‘Genie Gems Bracelet,’ pg 46: TOHO Rounds 15/o TR-15-PF557, 11/o TR-11-PF557, 8/o TR-08-960; 3mm Round 5-03-P65491; 4mm Bicone 34-44-71210, 34-44-7035.
• ‘Confection Cuff,’ pg 54: TOHO Rounds 15/o TR-15-PF558, TR-11-PF558, TR-08-PF558; 4mm Glass Pearl Round 5-04-61904.
• ‘Quadrille Bracelet,’ pg 70: TOHO Round 15/o TR-15-222, TR-15-PF557; CzechMates Lentils 366-06-P15695, 366-06-P65431

Bead&Button, Apr/May 2014

• ‘Triangular Appeal,’ cover, page 36: TOHO Triangles 8/o TG-08-714; substitute TOHO Treasures cylinder beads TT-01-21.
• ‘Rulla Wave Bracelet,’ page 18: Rulla 373-35-T6313; 11/o TOHO Round TR-11-PF558; 15/o TOHO Round TR-15-221. Substitute 6mm Czech glass Pearl of choice.
• ‘Basketweave Rings,’ pg 30: Substitute TOHO Treasures cylinder beads.
• ‘Tuscan Sunset Cuff,’ pg 40: Tear Drop 6x4 106-64-T6313.
• ‘Metallic Lace Bracelet,’ pg 68: 4mm Round 5-04-P6543; TOHO Cube 3mm [misprint] substitute color of choice; substitute 11/o TOHO Round TR-11-224.

Bead Design Studio, Feb 2014

• ‘Cobblestone Bracelet,’ pg 51: CzechMates Tile 250-66-T0300; SuperDuo 364-25-14415; TOHO Round 8/o TR-08-702.

Bead Me Issue 7

• ‘RAW Ribs Bracelet,’ pg 4: 4mm Firepolish 1-04-48006; TOHO 15/o TR-15-221; TOHO 11/o TR-11-506; TOHO 3mm Magatama TM-03-221; 3mm Firepolish 1-03-2051.
• ‘Effervescence Bangle,’ by TrendSetter Nichole Starman, pg 8: CzechMates Brick 365-36-MD33060, 365-36-BI13070; CzechMates Lentils 366-06-29267, 366-06-MD53200; TOHO 11/o TR-11-1701, TR-11-330; 3mm Firepolish 1-03-91011, 1-03-29270.
• ‘Knotted Beaded Cuff,’ pg 15: 8mm Firepolish 1-08-63130; 6mm Firepolish 1-06-K3217, 1-06-MD22310; 4mm Firepolish 1-04-6015; 4mm MC Bicones 34-44-2005; TOHO 11/o TR-11-39F.
• ‘Twice as Nice,’ by Starman TrendSetter Marcia Balonis pg 17: CzechMates Triangle 371-06-CH1006; CzechMates Lentil 366-06-Z81000, 366-06-Z71010; 3mm MC Bicone 34-33-X0001; 3mm Firepolish 1-03-71010, 1-03-14415; 4mm Pearl Coat Round 5-04-61001.
• ‘Mandala Bracelet,’ pg 22: SuperDuos 364-25-90215, 364-25-P65455, 364-25-BT6303, 364-25-P65401; 3mm Rounds 5-03-90215; TOHO 11/o TR-11-221, TR-11-51.

Bead & Jewellery April/May 2014

• ‘Bead Stash,’ pg 9: CzechMates Triangles
• ‘Triforia Bangle,’ by TrendSetter Nichole Starman pg 72: CzechMates Tile 250-66-PT22310, 250-66-MD6315; CzechMates Triangle 371-06-LJ84020, 371-06-15765; 4mm Firepolish 1-04-P65431,  1-04-Z71010, 1-04-29270, 1-04-14464; 3mm Firepolish 1-03-X3001, 1-03-29270 ; TOHO Round 11/o TR-11-721.

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Victory Bangle with CzechMates Triangles by Nichole Starman

Introducing the Victory Bangle by TrendSetter Nichole Starman. This bead woven bangle features CzechMates Triangles and CzechMates Bricks in ColorTrends Halo finishes. This color collection was hand-selected by Starman beads Director and TrendSetter Nichole Starman. Each of the colors was inspired by the graceful glowing aura depicted in Renaissance paintings. This collection includes vibrantly saturated jewel-tone colors locked within shimmering layers of gold dust. The diffused glow each bead emits is truly heavenly.

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Free Bracelet Pattern: Golden Glory by Nichole Starman

 

Download the Golden Glory bracelet pattern by TrendSetter Nichole Starman free from Bead&Button. This bead woven bracelet features CzechMates Triangles and Firepolish in ColorTrends Halo finishes. This color collection was hand-selected by Starman beads Director and TrendSetter Nichole Starman. Each of the colors was inspired by the graceful glowing aura depicted in Renaissance paintings. This collection includes vibrantly saturated jewel-tone colors locked within shimmering layers of gold dust. The diffused glow each bead emits is truly heavenly.

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Learn from the best! Starman TrendSetter classes at Bead&Button Show 2014

Take a class from the best bead designers in the world! Several of the Starman TrendSetters will be in attendance at the Bead&Button Show, May 28 through June 9, 2014 in Milwaukee, WI. Enjoy projects featuring Starman Czech glass beads and TOHO Japanese seed beads. Here are just a few selections to tempt you:

Marcia Balonis

• B143180 Starman, Inc. Presents: Spring Loaded Bracelet
• B141020 She Has Spiraled Out of Control Necklace
• B141062 Melon Twist Necklace
• B141009 Rolled Taffy Bracelet

Diane Fitzgerald

• B143151 Starman, Inc. Presents: Double Your Fun with Two-Hole Beads

Beki Haley

• B141883 Fairy Lace
• B143131 Starman, Inc. Presents: Arabesque
• B141886 Pearls De-Vine

Adele Kimpell

• B141588 Lentille Bracelet
• B141593 Wheat Berry Bracelet

Hannah Rosner

• B141756 Introduction to Beaded Soutache
• B141826 Filigree Fun Soutache Pendant
• B143106 TOHO Beads Presents: Royal Ruffles Ribbon Bracelet

Emi Yamada

• B142324 TOHO Beads Presents: Shining Necklace
• B142321 TOHO Beads Presents: Kurinkurun
• B142326 TOHO Beads Presents: Gerbera Daisy Pendant Necklace
• B142323 TOHO Beads Presents: Floral Medallion Necklace

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Starman Beads In Print February 2014

Want to recreate a project you spotted in a magazine? We've got a cheat sheet for you! We've rounded up the Starman supplies needed for the most recent issues of major magazines to make stocking up simple and convenient.

Beadwork, Feb/Mar 2014

• ‘Cool Stuff,’ pg 16: CzechMates Triangles 371-06-27000, 371-06-CH1006, 371-06-21115, 371-06-21455, 371-06-Z6001.
• ‘Bead Bound’ by TrendSetter Katie Wall: pg 20: 4mm Firepolish 1-04-53200, 1-04-97022; TOHO 8º TR-08-611.
• ‘Tambourine Bangles,’ pg 40: TOHO 11º TR-11-PF570F, TR-11-221F
• ‘Primrose Path Bracelet,’ pg 68: 6mm Glass Pearl 5-06-61801; SuperDuo 364-25-0300
• ‘Ilona Bracelet’ by TrendSetter Yasmin Sarfati: SuperDuo 364-25-P65455; TOHO 8º TR-08-PF557; TOHO 11º TR-11-PF557.

Bead&Button, Feb/Mar 2014

• ‘Findings,’ pg 13: CzechMates Triangles 371-06-CH1006, 371-06-21455; Metallic Suede CzechMates Lentils 366-06-79021, 366-06-79031, 366-06-79051, 366-06-79082, 366-06-79086
• ‘Crystal Corona Bracelet,’ pg 28: 3mm Round 5-03-270; substitute SuperDuo 364-25-79051; TOHO 11º TR-11-PF557; TOHO 15º TR-15-PF557 [given incorrectly in article as P471].
• ‘Timeless Lace Collar,’ pg 36: 4mm Firepolish 1-04-15726; SuperDuo 364-25-K0162; TOHO 8º TR-08-705; TOHO 11º TR-11-31; TR-11-222.
• ‘Vintage Vogue,’ pg 40: 3mm Bicone substitute MC 34-33-7035; 3mm Magatama TM-03-221.
• ‘Fanciful Flowercup Braid,’ pg 46: TOHO 8º TR-08-176B; TOHO 11º TR-11-176B.
• ‘Pearls & Bows, pg 50: Glass Pearls: 5-08-61001, 5-06-61001, 5-04-61001, 5-03-61001.
• ‘Super Spiral Set,’ pg 57: SuperDuos 364-25-14415, 364-25-T5342, 364-25-T6313
• ‘Edgy Elegance,’ pg 74: 1.5mm TOHO Hybrid Cubes TC-01-Y856F. 

Bead Style, Feb/Mar 2014

• ‘Night in Ipanema,’ Cover and page 39: 8mm Firepolish 1-08-71010
• Bracelet pg 63: Table Cut 118-812-6313

Perlen Poesie #19, Winter 2014

• ‘Already Here or Coming,’ pg 8: CzechMates Triangles 371-06-21115, 371-06-CH1006, 371-06-21495, 371-06-Z6001. TOHO Takumi Large Hole TTR-11-85, TTR-11-49
• ‘Star Money Collar,’ pg 64: TOHO 11º TR-11-49, TR-11-82, TR-11-PF558; TOHO 15º TR-15-82; TOHO 8º TR-08-PF558
• ‘Frog Prince Collar,’ cover and pg 92: TOHO 11º TR-11-1830; TOHO 15º TR-15-990; TOHO Magatama 3mm TM-03-162C; 8/6mm Tear Drops 106-86-1006.

Bead Me #5 February 2014

• ‘Whirligig Necklace’ by TrendSetter Hannah Rosner, cover and pg 3: ColorTrends Pop 375-14-48396, 375-14-92020; TOHO 11º TR-11-705; TOHO 8º TR-08-85
• Pg 2: CzechMates Triangles 371-06-14415; 371-06-P65455; 371-06-29263

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