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Bead up on the latest
Beadwork magazine as with most magazines on a particular skill or art gives you every thing you expect. Magazines can not replace books for in-depth and specialties skills that are targeted by a particular beader. However they are broader and more contemporary. There are projects for novice and expert alike using traditional materials and the latest in bead technology.

The projects are well described and have color pictures and diagrams. You will find Step-by-step instructions. There are always fresh ideas. I am particularly interested more in Bead Knitting than in bead jewelry.

One of the mane reasons to buy magazines is to find sources of recourses. The market changes all the time. The ads in this book give you locations and websites for items to add to your stash.

Beadwork magazine
This magazine is good but only average to people who want to use the projects most of the projects are very out there so if that's your thing you will love it.For the average beader it is NOT worth the cover price.
Beware the subscription to this magazine if you are not in the US it's overseas subscription is the worst of any magazine I have ever come across, out of 4 issues that I should have had I've had 1 !!!!

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"Lapidary Review" - What a total misnomer!!
I expected this magazine to cover articles related to rocks, cabochons, semi precious stones etc.I have just received my second issue.At least 50% of the 95 pages are simply advertising - which I think is, to put it mildly, far too much. Their features this month are: "Dreaming in Metal," "Improving you Opal cutting," "2004 AGTA Spectrum Awards."The Step by Step projects include: "Forged hinged bracelet." "Ancient Vessel" - using glass, foil, and lampworking skills to create this "fun" pendant!!" , and how to make a pair of bell earrings using PMC paper!!

Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary defines lapidary as:"a) sculptured in or engraved on stone; b: of or relating to precious stones or the art of cutting them; c) having elegance and precision." This review deals with nothing even close to this definition.I wish I could cancel my subscription, but there is no place on their website where one can do this.

gone downhill
This used to be a great magazine but in the past year they have changed format, and have cut their articles by a third. The projects they go over have become less challenging, more for crafters then for jewelers. A third to half the magazine is advertisements, and they are always, the same.

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Wish I could give it -1 star
I don't think there is anything that I could add to the comments the other beaders have left above regarding this magazine.They NEVER responded to any concerns I had and the magazine itself is not nearly the level expected in a so-called "professional" publication.Check out "Beadwork" or "Bead and Button" magazines instead.They cost more, but are far superior publications.

Not worth the cost of an issue
This magazine suffers from many problems: poor editing, incomplete and incomprehensible instructions, failure to respond to concerns and questions from their subscribers - just to name a few.There are several other magazines that fill this area of interest so much better, Bead and Button and Beadwork for two.Stay away from the hassle here. Try the other quality & professionally produced magazines, you'll be glad you did.

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I agree! Go to the source!
Belle Armoire is an amazing magazine for people interested in creating or simply enjoying one of kind accessories and embellished clothing that are true works of art. Every issue is a treat...but I agree...I've also contact Amazon about the pricing...go to www.stampington.com and pay half.

Inspiring but don't buy it from Amazon!
This is one of the best wearable arts magazines around. Inspiring and full of new techniques that are well described and photographed. However the price that Amazon charges is nearly *twice* the charge at the publisher's website. Go there to order it. I've tried numerous times to point out the discrepancy, but they ignore me completely.

Inspiration and Challenge
Belle Armoire means "beautiful wardrobe" and every issue delivers on this promise to inspire you to create a beautiful wardrobe for yourself or someone you love.

Projects range from silk painting to sewing to beading...the embellishment possibilities are endless. Any given issue may have an interview with a clothing designer or a fashion artist. The Salon pages - comprised of the readers' work - are packed with inspiration plus there are always short instructions for the projects on later pages.

The photography is cutting edge with a high fashion look. The magazine is printed on very nice, glossy paper with a rigid glued binding - NO STAPLES here! Advertising is discreet and does not attempt to overwhelm the focus of the magazine.

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Expression inspires
You savor each page, each photo, each creation in Expression.It's a pleasure to steal a couple of hours and read each article - looking at the photos and being inspired to create.The artistic design and the high quality of paper make it a magazine that I keep and review later with my art materials in front of me.It allows you to step beyond what you know and see what other artists are doing. You will be always looking forward to the next exciting issue.