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infinite possibilities
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Publications

I have been fortunate to have the following publications feature my glass beads and jewelry designs.   Some talented friends, designers and artists have also used my beads in their work.  Here you will be able to read more about these publications.  For more detail of each publication, double click the book or magazine titles to visit their respective page.

My Book:

Bead Romantique: Elegant Beadweaving Designs
Publisher: Interweave Press
Author:
Lisa Kan
Editorial Director:
Tricia Waddell
Assistant Editor: Katrina Vogel
Technical Editor and Graphics: Bonnie Brooks
Photographer: Joe Coca
Photo Stylist: Ann Swanson
Art Director: Paulette Livers
and many other talented Interweave folks!

Order book from Amazon or email me for an autograph copy.

 

 

Magazine Publications: only the last 6 month's publications are listed below, click the respective year to view earlier publications and articles.

2007 Publications    2006 Publications

 

Simply Beads Magazine: April 2008
Editor: Barb Switzer, DRG Publishing
Feature: Passion's Poem, Page 85 and 93 Designed by: Jean Yates (Haiku Series)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step by Step Beads: March/April 2008
Editor: Leslie Rogalski, Interweave Press
Feature: 100 Fabulous Focal Beads, Mesa prototype, page 20, #35

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beadwork Magazine: February/March 2008
Editor: Marlene Blessing, Interweave Press
Feature: Deco Collar, pages 52-55 (Bead Romantique preview)
Feature:  Marguerite Chandelier Earrings, pages 68-69 (compliments a cuff bracelet project from Bead Romantique!)

 


 

 

 


 


BeadStyle Magazine Special Issue: 365 Earrings
Editor: Cathryn Jakicic, Kalmbach Publishing Co.
Feature:
Changing Dangles, page 8 Designed by: Julie D'Amico-Beres (Serenity Leaves)

 

 

 

 

 

 



Step by Step Wire Jewelry: Winter 2007
Editor: Denise Peck, Interweave Press
Feature: Autumn Pearl Cuff, pages 50-51 Designed by: Shaylalin Garcia ($5 Pearls

 

 

 

 

 


 



Beadwork Magazine: December 2007/January 2008
Editor: Marlene Blessing, Interweave Press
Feature: Ice Princess, pages 42-44

 

 

 

 

 

 



Bead Unique Magazine: Winter 2007, Issue #15
Editor: Pamela Hawkins, All American Crafts
Feature: Serenity leaves, page 27 (part of first Bead Unique Bead Swap)

 

 

 

 

 

 



Stringing Magazine: Fall 2007
Editor: Danielle Fox, Interweave Press
Feature:
Merlot, page 42 (Serenity leaves and borosilicate beads)
Feature: Child of Morning, page 27 Designed by: Andrew Thornton (electroformed leaves)
Feature: Autumn Twilight, page 79 Designed by: Linda Naoi Goetz (electroformed leaves)
Feature: Serenity leaves, page 12; electroformed leaves, page 13
Project Contributor: page 6

 

 

 

 



BeadStyle Magazine: September 2007
Editor: Cathryn Jakicic, Kalmbach Publishing Co.
Feature:
Necklace Leaves a Lasting Impression, pages 68-71, featuring electroformed leaves and borosilicate beads

 

 

 

 

 

 



Bead Unique Magazine: Fall 2007, Issue #14
Editor: Pamela Hawkins, All American Crafts
Feature: Le Fiore Vive Series, page 96 (correction from Summer 2007 issue) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Book Publications:

Links: Inspired Bead and Wire Jewelry Creations
Author:
Jean Yates, F&W Publications January 2008
Feature:
Victoria Beads (update coming soon)

 

 

 

 

 

 



Cool Jewels: Beading Projects for Teens
Author:
Naomi Fujimoto, Kalmbach Publishing July 2007
Feature: Serenity Leaf in Chainy Days bracelet page 54

 

 

 

 

 


Complete Book of Glass Beadmaking
Author:
Kimberly Adams, Lark Books July 2005
Feature: Le Fiore Vive Series (enamel/watercolor) page 168

 

 

 

 

 

 


1000 Glass Beads: Innovation & Imagination in Contemporary Glass Beadmaking
Editor: Valerie Van Arsdale Shrader, Lark Books August 2004
Feature: Serenity Series page 120

 

 

 

 



More Than You Want to Know About Glass Beadmaking, 5th Edition
Author: James Kervin, Glasswear Studios 2003
Feature: Le Fiore Vive Series page xi

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Internet Publications and Honors:

Vintaj Designer of the Month
February 2008

 

 


 

Softflex Company Featured Beading Article 
December 2007:  Designing with: Color and Texture

 

 


 

Softflex Company Featured Beading Article 
November 2007:  Capturing Your Vision, Creating Your Artistic Voice

 

 

 


Softflex Company Featured Beading Article  
October 2007:  Designing with: Ideas, Ideas, Ideas

 

 

 


Softflex Company Featured Beading Article  
October 2006:  Jewelry Metallurgy Explained

 

 

 

 

Softflex Company Featured Beading Article  
June 2006:  The Mystique of Pearls Revealed

 

 

 


Softflex Company Featured Beading Article  
April 2006:  How To Be An Educated Bead Show Shopper

 

 

 

 


Softflex Company Featured Designer
March 2006



 

 

 

 


 

 
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Last modified: May 16,
2008