A BEAD CHALLENGE Rachel T. set the goal at the Usenet Newsgroup Rec.Crafts.Beads. Here are the guidelines: 1) ANYBODY can do it. The more, the merrier! 2) I originally hadn't planned on any time limits. There is no deadline to get something done, but if it helps in the process, let's say, oh how about June 21? That's smack dab in the middle. Sound good? 3) If you are going to do this and you get finished before then, by all means post a picture, or a description if you can't do the pic. One of the ideas behind this is to get ourselves thinking and to share with others what we've come up with. 4) If you're a bead maker (lampwork, clay) then try to use colors you don't normally use, and maybe do a shape that you haven't tried. 5) Stringers and weavers- use beads/colors you've not tried before. If you gravitate toward earth tones, use primarys or pastels, and vice-versa. The bottom line is to get thinking. Do the opposite of your normal "routine". Experiment. Have fun. You can't go wrong, because there is no wrong! If you make necklaces, do a bracelet, etc. Shirley Shone was the first to respond to the challenge. That's her beautiful tassel at left.
	Jerri sent in three different pics---she was motivated!! Her glass beads are shown at left and below.
Linda2 sent in this starry necklace.	Jalynne sent this beaded bracelet picture. Lura responded to the challence with this bracelet and necklace, seen below.
Linda (Lady Blue)sent in this fabulous piece in delicate pearl and white tones. Diana made this lovely rose necklace.	Kathy King made a necklace for her challenge project..
Marisa created this beautiful piece with graceful beaded blossoms. Here's a closer view.	Sarajane used Bali silver, polymer clay, and glass in this necklace. The back of the focal bead is also shown.
This rose necklace has its own carrying pouch, and was made by Carol in SLC.	Jo Jo contributed a bracelet in cool blues and silver.
Mary J Lind beaded a butterfly with summertime color and sparkle. (shown closeup at right)