Summertime nostalgia
One of the main goals we strive for at Bead&Button magazine is to consistently bring our readers new and exciting projects. Occasionally, the “new and exciting” is influenced by the past. Earlier techniques are modified to create entirely new ones. Styles are refined or embellished to introduce a fresh take. And designs themselves are sometimes inspired by a former era, creating a sentimentality for time gone by. Learn how to add vintage glamour to your modern work with this month’s comprehensive Handy Dandy Guide (p. 18), which explores two of history’s most distinctive art movements. Hearken back to Old Hollywood’s love of the celestial with Magdalena Dec’s “Star pendant” (p. 30). Plus: jewelry doesn’t just accessorize, it also carries political power. Discover how jewelry made a significant statement during the suffragette…