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FEATURES
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Book Reviews by Claire Tobin
New Website Reviews
Lesley Rands joins the team with her feature article on surfing the net
Beyond Beads
Kris Buchanan talks with Beads & Beyond about her recent visit to the 'The Bead & Button Show'. This is the biggest consumer bead show in the world!
Meet and Greet
Mary Burr takes us exploring, seeking out real treasurers beyond the shores of the UK
A Postcard Home
Joan sends a postcard home featuring Sally Carver (lampwork artist) and Leigh Armstrong (PMC designer) view their collaborative work
Egyptian Treasures Competition
View some of the work from our talented entrants
REGULARS
Shop 'til You Drop
What's new, what's in and most importantly must have!
What's On and Where
What's on, where and how to find out more
Ask the Expert
Marketing expertise, promote your work
Tools & Templates
Beginners techniques, back to basics
Next Month
A sneak preview of what's in next month's Beads & Beyond projects
PROJECTS
TREASURE CHEST
Autumn Leaf Brooch
There are lots of ways to make a leaf in Art Clay Silver but this has to be the easiest!
Gypsy Earrings
The subtle hues of green and pink tourmaline blend beautifully in this unusual take on a gypsy earring
Natural Brass Boho Necklace
This truly bohemian necklace and earring set combine basic wirework techniques and sewing with Swarovski crystals and pearls. Beautiful shades of powder green, antique brass and olivine gives this set an earthy vintage look that is modern and perfect for day or evening
Summer Sunset Necklace
Using a combination of vivid silks and copper findings, this easy to wear necklace can set off any outfit beautifully. The design uses beads threaded onto headpins that create a cluster of beads hanging from a central point
BEADING BABES
Bubbly Beaded Bracelet
Make a bright and fun peyote stitched bracelet with Lynn Davy
Beaded Beads
Learn to make beaded beads using crochet chain, square stitch and right angle weave with freelance designer Pauline Fitzpatrick
Beaded Purse
Susie Johns shares her knowledge of decorative bead stitching tecniques with this deceptively easy to make ornate purse
LINK IT
Coral Bracelet
Learn step-by-step how to make this chunky bracelet using lampwork glass beads and nickel-free brass findings
Easy Link Earrings
These quick and easy two-tone drop earrings are a must for any jewellery collection
Zesty Lampwork Necklace
Using just a few simple tools, twist and curl wire to link lampwork beads and create this bright and zesty necklace
GET THE LOOK
Exotic Style Earrings
With the promise of an Indian summer you'll need some ethnic jewels to add sparkle to this season's fashionable kaftans. Get the look with these exotic earrings. For beginners to advanced skilled jewellery makers, there are three designs to experiment with
HOW TO MAKE
Cylinder Bead Necklace
Learn to make a hollow Silver Clay tubular bead under the expert direction of Tracey Spurgin
Tassel Necklace
Hannah Senior offers a project that was inspired by the Far East. Learn to make a silk tassel, combine it with delicate crystals and make this exotic necklace
Silver Snow flakes Patterned Ring
In this project a silver ring is made to look stunning with the simple technique of cut out shapes. Decoration is a key element to this project and is achieved by drilling into the middle of the ring and using the saw blade to saw outwards from the drilled holes
NEEDLES THREADS AND BEADS
Turquoise Beaded Cuff
Jules Cox demonstrates how to 'off loom weave' with this slinky cuff project
Slave Bracelet
A funky design from Sue Simmons. Learn to stitch beads to create bead netting
Autumnal Necklace
Use right angle weave to make this intricate necklace. Jo Porter offers another of her brilliant step-by-step projects
Beaded Clutch Bag
Stitch beads to a clutch bag and add some bling to your accessories, Felicity Hall shows you how simple it is