Creative Beading Magazine

Australia’s favourite beading magazine. Be inspired by Australia's favorite beading magazine, containing projects for beginners and beyond from Australia’s top jewellery designers and expert trends, tips & tricks. This new magazine has got the lot!!

Zebra Art Deco Necklace • Solid blacks and whites are a favourite style of Art Deco period jewellery – create your own using this design by Carolyne Brennan from Hot Dots Designs.

Three Strands of Fire • Fire polished rondelles give this choker design a vibrant play on colour, design by Huan Pham.

Garden Bluebells • Create this beautiful bracelet designed by Michelle Whittaker of Beadworx Queensland

Butterfly Daze Set • A lushness is achieved by off-setting butterflies on this chain designed by Angel Dreams for Crystal Park.

Plastic Fantastic • RESIN JEWELLERY IS BECOMING MORE POPULAR THAN EVER, SO SARAH EZZY-DICKSON DECIDED TO FIND OUT ALL ABOUT IT.

Swarovski Dragonfly Brooch • This clever use of a magnet allows you to have a free flying dragonfly. Designed by Spellmaker’s Beads & Crystals.

Mangana Calcite Necklace • The rich manganese in this calcite gives it a warm pink and mauve tone. Designed by Cosmic Beads.

Classic Elegance • This even count flat peyote tube bracelet is a geometric delight. Designed by The Bead Company of Victoria.

Macramé Simplicity • Square knot drop necklace by Taryn Abell, one of the Arttable tutors

The Accidental Beader

Divine Simplicity • Divine simplicity, crystal, copper collection. Designed by Feathers Nest Creations.

Azalea Bracelet • Spring and summer are the times to wear flowers. Designed by Bead Trimming and Craft Co.

Zigzag Bracelet • An angle weave on this thread work bracelet makes the fire polished beads catch the light and sparkle. Designed for Crystal Park by Angel Dreams.

Splash of Autumn • Time to think of all those beautiful Autumn clothes with rich dark greens and topaz colours that need a bracelet and earrings to match. Designed by Stitch n bead.

Hermatite Wrap • Learn to wire a cabochon with this hematite project by My Beads.

Jazzy Pens • The bead goes round and round on these Jazzy pens by Beadiac.

Peta's Garden • These Herringbone flowers sit nestled between a double sided St Petersburg chain with leaves tumbling down. Designed by Annlee Butler.

From Here To Beadternity • SUSAN CORDES TALKS TO ANNE CLIFTON OF GLASS MANIFESTO ABOUT HER PASSION FOR ALL THINGS GLASS.

Dowagers Diamanté Chain • This diamanté chain with tassel will look stunning with a simple dress top or an evening dress. Designed by Feeling Inspired.

Cotton Cord Candy Set • Learn to make an adjustable knot to create a bracelet with no clasp. Designed by Gem Jewels.

Everything Old • Do you have old earrings and pendants sitting in your jewellery box? Can’t bear to throw them out or give them away, but don’t wear them any more? This charm necklace could be for you.

Lovely Lait • Use leftover beads to make this very wearable piece. From Sarah Glitz Beading Studio.

Flights of Fantasy • Designed by Lillian Damaso this choker uses an unusual thread path to achieve a completely smooth edge – adding butterflies and flowers it takes you on a flight of fantasy.

Retro Rings Pendant • Love the simple retro look? Just add chain to the length you desire for this pendant designed for Crystal Park by Angel Dreams.

Foiled linked 'n' Looped Necklace • Foils with a twist foil focal linked and looped beads … make it in an afternoon. By Goddess Beading Supplies.

BASIC BEAD GLOSSARY • Beads are three-dimensional objects and are often described in a combination of two and sometimes three dimensions ie;...