Is Beadwork magazine still in business?
After 25 years of publication, the Fall 2021 issue is the final issue of Beadwork. But we aren’t going away! We’ll continue to curate new beading projects online. ABOVE: Beadwork covers through the years.
Is there a Bead and Button Show in 2021?
Milwaukee Bead and Button Show has been CANCELLED due to Covid-19 concerns and restrictions. It will not be held in 2021. There will be beads, enamel, metal, wire, gems, polymer, fiber, stones, and more. You’ll find all the supplies and materials along with a variety of unique finished jewelry.
What is used for stopping bead from jumping and rolling away while beading?
Bead mats come in several sizes and feel similar to felt, but are thicker and more durable. To use bead mats, just place them on your table, and they help catch any runaway bead from rolling away.
Is Bead and Button going out of business?
Last week, show owner Kalmbach Media announced that Bead&Button will close permanently. The Bead&Button Show, the largest consumer show for jewelry-makers, is closing permanently Kalmbach Media, the show’s owner, announced last week. The final issue of Bead&Button Magazine will be published in October.
What is a stop bead used for?
Stop beads, also known as stop end beads, create a square-finished edge for external render systems. These can be up against window and door frames, soffits, copings, other claddings or building fabrics. A silicone sealant is usually ran along the return or back edge of the stop bead to prevent water ingress.
What is a bead Mat used for?
A bead mat is a flat surface, sometimes with a lip or edge, that is used to hold your beads in place while you work and prevents them from rolling around.
How do you use stop beads?
Fixing top coat stop beads is easy. They can be nailed on using short galvanised nails into the studs behind the plasterboard or stuck on with a small amount of skim. This is done by marking a line where you want to fix the beads, then placing a small “dollop” of skim on that line every 900mm or so.
Can bead mats be washed?
Plus bead mats can be easily washed and cleaned.