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GET THE LOOK
Beaded Flip Flops
Cinderella will be the belle of the poolside party in these sparklers. Make your toes twinkle this summer,Felicity Hall shows you how
Knitted Bikini
A very cute itsy bitsy tiny weenie beaded and knitted bikini to get noticed in this holiday. Just don't get it wet!
Knitted Beach Bag
A funky knitting project created by Emma Grainger. Satin ribbon is knitted into colourful stripes to create this fun tote
Summer Leaf Belt
The knitting needles will be clacking this summer! A trendy hipster belt for you to make another original design by Jo Hoddinott
Pearly Dew Bracelet
Jo Porter offers a pretty feminine bracelet project. It's delicate and pretty, we think you'll love it
TECHNICALLY SPEAKING
Jewellery Master Class
Romanov Regard Bracelet by Tania Mclean
This chain Maille lesson is a modern day interpretation of the 'Regard' ring
Metal Earrings
Stylish aluminium and silver earrings made by Sally Lees our professional contemporary jeweller
Beaded Headband
Just in time for Ascot! Carolien Jones our talented milliner has created this stunning little number. A beginners introduction to millinery
Olive Wood Pen
Get the lathe turning and make this stylish, bead finished pen. Step by step instructions from Adrian Hoe
EASY, EASIER & EASIEST
Pastel Illusion Earrings
Got a few minutes to spare? That's all it take to make these earrings
FEATURES
A Postcard Home
In her travels to the jewellery quarter in Birmingham UK, Joan met with Rebecca Bonser a talented young woman who's making her mark in the world of bespoke jewellery designers.
Share It
Jo Lochhead from 'The Bead Shop Scotland', shares with us some interesting history about peyote stitch and offers a simple step- by- step method of work for those beaders keen to give this form of off loom weaving a try.
Meet & Greet
This month we take you beyond beads and into the glittering world of naïve art. Welcome to the world of Judy Joel!
Turn the Page
Book Reviews by Claire Tobin
REGULARS
Treasure Chest
Jewellery, Gifts and Accessories
DIY Home Décor
Decor ideas for special occassions
June Calander
Competitions for this month
Record important notes and dates, relevant to your creative life
Win a pearl birthstone bracelet!
Get the Look
Jewellery and accessories for special occasion and holiday wear
Easy, Easier & Easiest
Quick and easy earrings
Shop 'til You Drop
What's new, what's in and most importantly must have!
Ask the Expert
Special Feature – Loom Work Beading Tutorial by Jo Porter
Write to Us
Ask us questions, share your projects or just let us know what you think
Published entries for our Egyptian Treasures Competition
What's On and Where
What's on, where and how to find out more
Tools & Templates
Coiling Gizmo, Wire Beads and Pendants
Next Month
A sneak preview of what's in next month's Beads & Beyond
PROJECTS
TREASURE CHEST
Illusion Necklace
Delicate Swarovski bicones adorn this silver plated Beadalon wire designed by Rebecca Hughes
Silver Earrings and Necklace
A fun and easy to make silver art clay set that this is an ideal project for the novice jeweller brought to you by Melanie Blakie
Starfish Lampwork Bead
Inspired by the sea Beverley Hicklin offers an advanced bead making lesson for our lampwork artists
Silver Beads
Make your own designer beads using silver art clay. This simple technique is packed with creative style. Tracey Spurgin shows us how easy it is!
Mediterranean Twist
Claire Humpherson demonstrates a clever wire curling technique and combines it with beads to make this summery necklace
DIY HOME DÉCOR
Peyote Stitch Napkin Rings
Hannah Senior offers a simple to make project for those interested in this creative off loom bead weaving technique
Beaded Gift Boxes
Bespoke boxes that will make your gift giving even more special
Decorative Glasses
Another off loom bead weaving project designed for those with some beading skill. Jo Porter turns a dinner party into a special occasion
Reactive Glass Beads
Our lampwork bead enthusiasts will be well pleased with this challenging project from Ray Skene. Make these stunning beads using Double Helix Psyche glass rods