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REGULARS
8 Retail therapy
This month’s round up of the hottest new products and beady news
Subscription offer
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Spotlight
More great books to discover in this month’s Spotlight as well as the blog of the month and the website of the month
Meet and greet
This month we interviewed jewellery designer, Dawn Gatehouse
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!
Sneak preview
Take a look at what’s coming next month
FEATURED PROJECTS
Micro magical
Take your chain maille skills up a notch with this modern cuff bracelet using the tiniest jump rings
Festive flapperv Create a beautiful beaded bauble in jewel tones. This decoration will certainly be the star attraction on your tree or in your window this Christmas
Scrap happy
Use up your silver scraps and create original, thrifty cufflink designs for him or her
Jet, net go!
This netted bracelet takes wonderful dark tones and adds just a touch of twinkle.
Versailles winter
A necklace full of vintage decadence and spectacular sparkle. Discover how to use old chandelier parts in your makes – beautiful, icy additions to your wintery designs
Do you wanna build a snowman?
Make little lampwork characters to hold place cards and brighten up your festive table
Christmas cocktails
Mix up your favourite ingredients for this chunky collection with Carnelian and Lava stone
Ultra violet
You’ll be shaking your stuff with this fabulous four-strand bracelet full of movement in Haematite and Amethyst
Kumihimo crystal
Add sparkle to your braid in beautifully subtle tones for this gorgeous bracelet
Quick make
Wire wrap a gemstone briolette for this quick and easy necklace
FEATURES
Designer Challenge
A very special sparkling challenge sponsored by Swarovski this month. Discover the new Crystal Patina finishes and unusual Spike Beads!
Top 8
Cufflinks and key rings for the men in your life this Christmas
Recipes for ...
Beautiful hair accessories, perfect for the party season
Shopping for ...
Winter beads and charms