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REGULARS
Retail therapy
This month’s round up of the hottest new products and beady news
Subscription offer
Check out our great subscription offer this month!
Meet and greet
This month we interviewed JewelleryMaker Director, Paula Bennett
Inbox
We answer your emails, take a look at our favourite uploads to the readers gallery this month and share the latest from our Facebook page!
Spotlight
This month’s Spotlight is on two lovely books and some jewellery kits perfect for kids, as well as the blog and website of the month
Sneak preview
Take a look at what’s coming next month
FEATURED PROJECTS
Loop The loop
Lovely Labradorite, the subtle sparkle of Rose Quartz and soft aqua tones from lampwork lentils this necklace of jump rings
What a photograph
Embellish your photo frame with Art Nouveau elements with Part Two of this wonderful wirework project
Sand and Sea
Discover the combination of champagne and ice blue in this chain maille bracelet that will have you relaxing on the beach with a cool drink in no time!
Like a circle in a spiral
Take inspiration from nature to create this whirling, swirling set with beautiful Chevron Amethyst and copper
Ever increasing circles
Join together colourful circles of beads using brick stitch to create this statement necklace in tropical tones.
Eccentric circles
These lampwork pendants are full of wavy character. Learn how to create these colourful discs layer by layer
Designer pearls
Give your classic pearls a modern twist with this striking combination of ivory and black
Tree rings
Breathe new life into old paper with just a few simple materials. Nature goes full circle with this pendant inspired by the growth rings on trees
Wonder wheel
You’ll be amazed at what you can make with a Wonder Knitter and beads. This necklace brings French knitting bang up-to-date
Summer spin
The mint choc chip palette of this necklace will have you reaching for your disc cutter and your icecream scoop!
In the know
Everything you ever wanted to know about Kumihimo
FEATURES
The Facebook fan challenge
We introduce some of the talented designers who took part in our first Facebook mini design challenges and share their gorgeous makes
Designer challenge
Four designers use the same pack of beads to create three designs – which is your favourite?
Recipes for...
Finding new fun with jump rings. You will never look at this simple finding in the same way again!
Shopping for...
Connectors and links
Top 10
Our top hoop earrings in cobalt blue and antique silver