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FEATURED PROJECTS
Spring hope bracelet
Learn how to wire wrap individual charm letters to spell out a word or phrase
Wish upon a star
A clever etching technique for brass that requires no nasty chemicals!
Writing with glass
Use stringers to make sentimental personalised handmade lampwork beads with text written in glass
Celtic knots
Create a Celtic polymer clay cane and use to create intricate round beads!
Falling star beads
Get messy with paint and create a head turning mixed media necklace and bracelet set
Day dreamer
Combine an eclectic mix of handmade beads and charms to create our stunning cover project
Quick make
A bracelet to be made in minutes with cute chain maille links
Tiny trinkets
Use bead stitching techniques to create cute little versatile trinkets
Bits and bobs bracelet
Use up odd pieces of paper and fabric to create this pretty cuff, the ultimate recycling project!
Spell it out
Create words using a single piece of wire to create a fabulous set
April’s trim bracelet
A Shakespeare inspired pretty spring bracelet using pearls and Miyuki beads
REGULARS
Retail therapy
This month’s round up of the hottest new products and the latest trends
Inbox
We answer your emails and take a look at our favourite uploads to the readers’ gallery this month
Spotlight
This month’s Spotlight is on three beautiful books, the blog of the month and the website of the month
Meet and greet
This month we have a chat with jewellery maker Lisa Schureman
Shopping for…
Animal beads and charms
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 workspace of Julia Rai
FEATURES
Designer challenge
This month our four designers were sent a pretty pack of pink beads and threads
Top 10
This month we feature the very trendy top 10 stackable bracelets in lime green, purple and grey
Back to basics
A handy reminder of those basic essentials we all need to know
