Thursday, September 3, 2009

Bead Trends Magazine...

Wow! Bead Trends magazine www.beadtrendsmag.com is my new favorite tool for my upcoming designer line of jewelry..."Adorn Me". Soon to be debuting in my online shop http://createology.etsy.com
If you love jewelry...making it, wearing it, buying it or giving it you need to see this magazine. No, I do not have any vested interest in this publication. It is simply and beautifully done.
I found Bead Trends at my closest big book store last week. At $17.95 it seemed very pricey for a monthly issue, however I decided to splurge and give it a solid try. Well, upon bringing it home and literally devouring it page by page I am sold on the quality and focus of this magazine. The photography is amazing and interesting. Each piece of jewelry is shown and then lists the materials used. This is an excellent resource for everyone making their own jewelry. Use it as wonderful inspiration but never copy pieces for resale. Be unique in your style. There is an artist feature and display of their jewelry. Excellent how to directions for a piece of jewelry.
This beautiful magazine has very few advertisements and therefore the true focus is on jewelry. I believe I have found my new favorite resource in my pursuit of making "Adorn Me" a successful venture. I look forward to submitting my work to Bead Trends for possible publication. What a gem among the numerous beading magazines on the shelves.
Have you read or seen this Bead Trends magazine? Has it inspired your jewelry making?

3 comments:

  1. Thank you so much for sharing.. I love the fact of your appreciation for "nice" books with clarity, straight forwardness.. (is that even a word? lol)
    I love great books and find it is a must to have GREAT photos.
    Its a keeper!
    Hugs, Darlene
    Thank you for your comments at my blog, I appreciate every word you write.. Hugs, Darlene xo

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  2. Well, now I must look for this magazine. I rarely buy the other beadwork mags anymore as they ahve become all th same and are just glorified adverts!!! i am always looking for new inspiration and different ideas to tweek my developing style!!
    Elizabeththanks for the tip!!

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  3. Well, now I must look for this magazine. I rarely buy the other beadwork mags anymore as they ahve become all th same and are just glorified adverts!!! i am always looking for new inspiration and different ideas to tweek my developing style!!
    Elizabeth

    thanks for the tip!!

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