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!!

Sea Change • Use a random compilation of pearls, shells and seed beads to make a Sea-change necklace and earrings. Every completed piece will look different.

Camelot Pendant • This multi link belcher chain is created using normal chain in two colours and combining the two. A great way to achieve that very exclusive double coloured chain.

Neo Necklace • An open spaced chain maille with looped eye pins designed by Goddess Beading.

Filigree Mosaic • Using a filigree base, add mixed beads to embellish into a ring designed just for you.

Pacific Lampwork Shell Set • The blue of the Pacific is echoed in the Lampwork beads made to complement the shell pendant focal enhanced with bronze findings and simple black cord knotting.

Aztec Crystal • Emerald green and black crystals spaced with large hole spacers give this design a decidedly modern Aztec feel.

Lampwork Bronze Seahorse Bracelet • Add crystal dangles to match eye pins of Lampwork beads and finish with charming seahorses.

Licorice • A fan shaped Hematite strand with Swarovski crystals is so delicious it could be eaten.

Joyful Set • Make a splash of joyful colour using Mother of Pearl coin beads and crystals.

‘Swarovski Crystal Queen’ – TAKING A PEEK AT A BEADER’S LIFE

Mystic Crochet Necklace • Simple crochet chain stitch adding Czech and glass pearls is used to complement this pendant, giving it a comfortable textural feel.

Camelot Bracelet • Add this cuff style bracelet to make a matching set with the Camelot Pendant.

Black and White Bag Charm • This black and white resin feature piece is ideal for the knocks your work bag takes.

Clam Set • Using ball head pins, give each of these little wrapped loops a silver end; a mixture of clam and glass adds a matt and gloss finish.

Gail’s Garland Bracelet • After threading a basic Tigertail bracelet, fringing is added with beading thread. A sprinkle of crystals and stone chips finish this garland bracelet.

SHOPPING GUIDE

Waking up the Earth • Using spiral rope and a Cabachon Face with a petite cable chain, this combination needle and wirework piece was designed by Teena Germano for Beads On Line.

Mother of Pearl Hair Clip • Make a few of these in Mother of Pearl coin hair clips, twist your hair up and add for a dramatic look.

Rustic Beauty • Create a beautiful earring and necklace combination using a vintage look

Glue • GLUE IS A USEFUL ADDITION TO ANY JEWELLERY MAKER’S TOOL KIT, BUT IT CAN BE A TIME-CONSUMING (AND SOMETIMES PROJECT DESTROYING) PROCESS TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHICH GLUE TO USE FOR WHAT PURPOSE – SO SARAH EZZY-DICKSON HAS DONE THE RESEARCH AND ANSWERS THIS STICKY QUESTION FOR YOU.

a Week of Rings • Using a standard band, simply add seven different designs for a week of rings to wear. Designed by Angel Dreams for Crystal Park.

Rainbow Bracelet and Earrings • These sterling silver oversized bead caps form gentle little cups to hold the rainbow of Lampwork beads that Wendy Bergamin has created.

Red Sunset • Dark Red Coral coloured Swarovski crystal in a mix of Xillion or bi-cones, Keystones and rondelles.

What a Sterling Idea • A versatile trio. Utilise one pair of handcrafted interchangeable sterling silver earring hooks, and you simply change the dangles to suit your mood.