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FEATURED PROJECTS
Far from home
Take a round-the-world trip with this colourful necklace using your own eclectic mix of beads and components
Tropical seas
Take a dip in the warm seas of the tropics and make friends with these stunning wirework dolphins. You’ll be amazed how these cute mammals emerge from the wire as you follow our step-by-step instructions
Flexible flowers
A classic and timeless brooch that you can transform into a simple pendant – essential jewellery for your holiday wardrobe
Turkish delight
Stitch some eastern elegance into this pretty necklace, perfect for a dinner party al fresco or a summer stroll
Saharan sands
Create sparkle in the sand using fabulous coated Pyrite and copper wire in this dazzling pendant
Bead parade
You’ll never run out ways to wear this versatile multi-strand necklace. Try the Mardis Gras colour palette or pick your own combination of shades to suit your style
Lampwork like an Egyptian
Make a statement with a faux turquoise sacrab bead, a Ancient Egyptian symbol of protection and good luck
All mapped out
Put maps to memories with this fun mixed media collection. A special place deserves a special piece of jewellery
Persian princess
Try your hand at bead embroidery with this great starter project
Quick make
Midnight sparkle for your wrist with our Shamballa style bracelet
FEATURES
Have beads will travel
Discover the secret to beading on the bus, wirework in the waiting room and Kumihimo in the car. Whether you are taking a trip overseas or just a trip to the beach, we have all the tips and products you’ll need
Top 10
Summer holiday handbag charms
Designer challenge
Four designers use the same pack of beads to create three designs – which is your favourite?
Recipes for...
Identify your suitcase or your carry-on baggage with a distinctive luggage tag. We’ll show you how to use all sorts of materials and techniques to create your own unique designs
Shopping for...
Tropical beads and charms
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!
Inbox
We answer your emails, take a look at our favourite uploads to the readers’ gallery this month and share some news from our Facebook page!
Meet and Greet
This month we interviewed wire artist and jewellery maker, Louise Goodchild
Spotlight
This month’s Spotlight is on three great books, 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