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FEATURES

18 Bead Guardians
by Mary Tafoya
Tiny bead guardians have become the author’s Sunday afternoon meditations, allowing her to play intuitively and spontaneously with beads.

28 Found Art Jewelry
by Sandra Raymond
Treks in the desert can result in a new source of jewelry-making materials—just follow the author’s lead!

41 Button Jewelry
by Quinn McDonald
Whether your button stash is full of vintage beauties or modern-day baubles, you can make beautiful jewelry pieces with the author’s techniques.

DEPARTMENTS

6 Material Differences: Denim
by Sally Anne Artese
Ubiquitous denim … a beautiful material for artwear, it’s not just for cowboys!

8 Clay Arts: Polymer Clay Purses
by Lisa Pavelka
Use vintage purses from flea markets or the back of Grandma’s closet as a base for these gorgeous clay creations.

22 On the Surface: Inkjet Printing on Fabric
by Sherrill Kahn
If you have a computer printer at home, you can start printing your own fabric pieces for small projects, embellishments and more.

34 Accoutrements: Hot & Wow Docs
by Mary Sue Fenner
You’ve never seen Doc Martins like these! Let the author show you how to transform ordinary boots into funky wearable art.

36 Embellishments: Stamping on Silk
by Carol Heppner
Nothing could be simpler—stamping on silk with gutta resist, and simple painting techniques that anyone can learn.

46 Threads: The Victorian Drawstring Purse
by Judith Baker Montano
Elegant simplicity for fiber loves everywhere! The author’s drawstring bag is embellished with lovely silk ribbon, beads and lace.

56 Designer Collection: Donna Kato
by Kathryn Bold
This polymer clay artist will wow you with her talent, versatility, and generosity of spirit.

66 Salon
by our readers
Art-to-wear garments, beaded jewelry, polymer clay, scarves and other fashion accessories—15 pages of glorious artwork, and it’s all handmade by our creative and talented readers!

96 Tapestry: The Dollar Purse
by Alpha Lee Day