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Retail therapy

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Meet and greet

This month we interviewed metal clay artist, Michele Trapiche

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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 great books and a kit, as well as the blog of the month and the website of the month

Sneak preview

Take a look at what’s coming next month

FEATURED PROJECTS

Tideline

Take a stroll along the beach and collect yourself some driftwood and shells to use alongside sea urchin spines for this rustic collection. Combine the natural tones of beach finds with a linen cord in vibrant hues for a nonconventional seaside palette

Summer showers

Practice your sawing technique with inexpensive acrylic sheet to create a versatile cloud brooch that can be worn as a neckace too!

Make it easy

Learn how to embroider seed beads and pearls with this beginner’s project to make a seascape pendant. Depict the ‘beach & beyond’ with a few simple techniques

Sparkle starfish

Weave wire into a stunning starfish pendant and add sea-toned beads for a little sparkle. When you’ve mastered the necklace, have a go at the brooch!

Cornish memories

Learn the techniques of reticulation and riveting to make a ring that will transport you to the beaches of Cornwall

Sail away

Learn to draw with glass for this sailing boat bead, perfect for your nautical designs

Ripples and rock pools

Add seaside texture to copper clay to create this summer bunting necklace then build on your expertise to try moulding and combining shapes for more jewellery pieces. You’ll be reminded of long summer days on the beach, exploring rock pools and leaving your marks on the sand

Soutache sunset

Imagine yourself wearing these earrings at sundown on a tropical beach, enjoying the warm evening breeze with a cocktail in your hand…

Quick make

Add some beach bag bling to your summer accessory stash