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FEATURED PROJECTS
Just rosy
Combine sweet Czech glass beads and handmade elements for a rosy set of Valentines jewellery
A whimsical romance
Pretty plum and peach shades have been used to create a stunning multi strand bracelet, use the same tones to make a matching pendant and earring set
Love hearts
Mix metals to create a gorgeous earring and pendant set using silversmithing techniques
Winter berries
Dainty seed beads in berry colours have been weaved around a wire structure to create a necklace, bracelet and earring set
Pretty patchwork
Layer up a stunning lampwork heart using dichroic glass and goldstone to sparkle in the light
Braided beauty
Kumihimo braiding provides the base for this lovely long necklace. Create an adjustable wirework focal in romantic pink and grey shades
My captive heart
Form your own heart shapes from gold wire and suspend a vibrant red heart at the centre. We have a super selection of jewellery ideas for you to try using this technique!
Bead my valentine!
Bead around gorgeous glassy nuggets using peyote stitch to make a lovely necklace and bracelet set
A touch of gold
Make the man in your life a Valentines gift he’ll treasure forever. Use silversmithing techniques and Keum Boo to create a pair of two-toned cufflinks
REGULARS
Retail therapy
This month’s round up of the hottest new
products and the latest trends
Shopping for…
Ribbons, cords and threads
Spotlight
This month’s Spotlight is on a beautiful beaded hairpins kit, two very different but inspirational books, the website of the month and the blog of the month
Plier guide
A handy list of all the jewellery making pliers you will need, plus an explanation of what they do!
Subscription offer
Check out this month’s fantastic subscription offer!
Inbox
We answer your emails and take a look at our favourite uploads to the readers gallery this month
Meet & Greet
This month we interview Jo West, an accessory and jewellery designer specialising in textiles
Sneak preview
Take a look at what’s coming next month
Personal space
We take a peek around the workshop of jewellery maker and regular contributor to Beads & Beyond magazine, Trish Latimer
FEATURES
Recipes for... recycled beads
Some great bead recipes if you’re on a budget! Use plastic bags, bottles and corks to make a creative set of beads
Beaded findings: Part 2
Finish off your handmade jewellery in style, this month we show you how to create a toggle clasp with tiny seed beads
Jewellery maker of the year 2012
A quick reminder of our biggest competition of the year! This month we include details on how to vote for your favourite Beads & Beyond contributor, bead retailer and website!
Top 12
This month we feature the top 12 beaded rings in rosy red and blushing pink tones
Designer challenge
Our designer challenge beads this month feature some lovely silver components plus some pink and blue beads, see what inspiring makes our four designers create
