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FEATURED PROJECTS
Amethyst falls
Combine natural materials with a heap of dazzling crystals for an organic wirework jewellery set
Woodland walk
Press a pretty flower to create a mixed media pendant in woodland colours
Russet flame
Bead stitch a fabulous cuff in sage green and vibrant orange
Let it snow
Learn how to cut a delicate snowflake from silver clay and embellish with a pretty stone for a wearable winter necklace
Bohemian chic
Get messy with paint and clay and create some gorgeous components for your jewellery
Handmade with love
Use fairtrade beads to create a simple exotic necklace in raspberry and citrus shades
Vitrail colours
Weave a wire topping for a pair of vibrant heart beads to make a head-turning pair of earrings and matching pendant
Sensational seaglass
Wrap a sentimental stone in a wirework cage so you can wear your personal treasures
Glitz and glamour
Oversized crystals in subtle tones provide the base for this understated glamorous necklace
Copper haze
Learn how to incorporate Scherzo weave into a chain maille pendant
Acorn cluster
Stitch dainty little acorns together to form the pendant of a super bead stitched necklace in russet brown hues
REGULARS
Retail therapy
This month’s round up of the hottest new products and the latest trends
Spotlight
This month’s Spotlight is on two lovely books, a great on-line tool and the blog and website of the month
Shopping for
Vintage style beads
Inbox
We answer your emails and take a look at our favourite uploads to the readers gallery this month
Meet and greet
We interview silver clay artist Julia Rai
Subscription offer
Check out this month’s fantastic subscription offer!
Sneak preview
Take a look at what’s coming next month
Personal space
Take a look at Martine Callaghan’s workspace
FEATURES
Top 10
This month we feature the Top 10 mixed metal charm bracelets
Designer challenge
This month our four designers were given a generous selection of vintage beads in aqua shades