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FEATURED PROJECTS
Darling buds
We show you how to make professional looking charm beads using polymer clay canes
Shape up
Combine handmade wirework shapes to create an eclectic necklace full of character!
Seeing stars
String ceramic stars together with cord for an easy to make and wear bracelet
Rock pool pendant
Bezel a precious cabochon in a simple wirework cage
Charm holder necklace
Use basic soldering techniques to create a special necklace to hang all your favourite charms
Dotty for you!
Try your hand at fusing glass – we show you how to create a pendant
Under the sea
A variety of techniques have been combined such as wire coiling, plaiting and clasp making in this fab sea themed necklace
Midnight blue
If the man in your life is feeling a little left out, why not make him a sophisticated pair of resin and silver cufflinks
Bermuda triangles
Combine vibrant citrus shades to create a fabulous bead stitched geometric pendant and earring design!
Stacked squares
Wire up a bangle with a difference! Square wire bangles have been formed and embellished for a fabulous take on a classic - make lots and stack them up
Lili earrings
Soutache is big news in the jewellery making industry, we show you how to create a fabulous pair of earrings.
FEATURES
Insider secrets
Joanne Tinley tells us what goes on behind the scenes and all the work that goes into those lovely projects you find in Beads & Beyond. Find out if you’ve got what it takes to be a contributor!
Designer challenge
This month our four designers were sent a vibrant pack of pretty in pink beads, see what stunning designs they came up with
Top 10
Try our top 10 chunky necklaces in vibrant and exotic shades of yellow, amber and turquoise
Recipes for...
8 clever recipes to make your own wirework clasps
REGULARS
Retail therapy
This month’s round up of the hottest new products and the latest trends
Meet and greet
This month we interviewed internationally known bead and wire artist Lilian Chen
Spotlight
This month’s Spotlight is on two great books, a wirework DVD and the blog and website of the month
Shopping for…
Polished and pressed Czech glass beads
Inbox
We answer your emails and take a look at our favourite uploads to the readers gallery this month
Subscription offer
Check out this month’s fantastic subscription offer!
Sneak preview
Take a look at what’s coming next month
Personal space
We take a look around the workshop of Amanda Crago