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FEATURED PROJECTS
Polka dots
String ceramic polka dot beads onto gorgeous faux suede cord for a wearable jewellery set
Soda fountain
For a fifties style try this funky mixed media project using vintage bottle caps
Golden glamour
String a swanky selection of golden toned beads to create this lovely multi-strand necklace
Bright as a button
Create bold and bright lampwork buttons, we show you how in this month’s lampwork tutorial
Hollywood sunset
Create a suede effect bow using shrink plastic and clever application of ink in this head turning Hollywood inspired necklace
In a swirl
Turn wirework spirals to complement elegant glass beads in this 5-piece jewellery set
Wild Lavender
Stitch a panel of beads together graduating in shades of purple to provide the base of a pretty little pendant
Gloriana necklace
This necklace has a real vintage feel to it, a clever stringing project that you must try!
Time for cocktails
Set a gorgeous stone in a sterling silver setting to create a subtle glamorous cocktail ring
Starflower
Stitch silvery beads together to create tiny fans and connect together for a dainty little bracelet
Chalcedony charm
Use wirework techniques to surround a gorgeous agate stone with peridot beads
Dotty about the fifties
Combine bold dotty beads with a stunning olive flower focal for a fantastic fifties inspired necklace
Quick make
A super speedy make for all you beaders in a hurry!
FEATURES
Meet and Greet
This month we interviewed renowned beader and Beads & Beyond contributor Jean Power
Designer challenge
We send the same pack of beads to four different designers to see what lovely inspiring jewellery they can make
50 Giveaways!
Help us celebrate our 50th issue by snapping up one of our 50 fantastic giveaway offers this month!
The last 50 issues at a glance
Take a look how the magazine has changed over the last 50 issues
50 Designer Challenge Competition
Be one of 50 entries and take part in our readers designer challenge!
Top 15
This month we feature the top 15 bag charms in autumnal shades
Recipes for...
Eight fantastic wire work beads and connectors
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
Spotlight
This month under the spotlight we have a great little wirework tool, a fantastic workshop, and wirework book, as well as an inspirational blog and the website of the month
Shopping for…
Clasps and fasteners
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 peek around the workshop of Beads & Beyond contributor Natasha Smart
