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Retro Is Back

Incorporating hanging donuts into stringing is made easy with this design by Nicky Dierens from Dot.e Designs.

Spirals of Silver Pendant

An easy start to PMC silver torch firing by May Bartrum.

Mediterranian Blue

Blue, Crystals and Aqua in a soft flowing lariat and matching earrigns project to remind you of holidays – designed by Gem Jewels.

Sweet Surrender

Surrender your chain to embellishing with crystals and pearls. Designed by Terrena from Terrena’s Treasures.

Floral Fantasia

A collaboration between Chicky Babe and Wendy Bergamin in Floral Fantasia.

Textured Hollows

Using Hollow Glass Beads and Wool this design has great texture for something strikingly different. Designed by Diana from That Bead Shop.

Crystal Cascade

A simple right angle weave with a firm structure to hang dangles from designed for Crystal Park by Angel Dreams.

Beachy Dream Set

You will dream of cool green palms and pearly beaches when you wear this set designed by Beadiac using a shell pendant that you wire a design to.

Red Coral: A Living, Beading Wonder!

RED CORAL HAS BEEN USED IN JEWELLERY AND DECORATIVE ITEMS SINCE THE AGES OF THE PHARAOHS AND REMAINS A VERY POPULAR CHOICE TODAY, AND NOT JUST FOR ROYALTY. SARAH EZZY-DICKSON DIVES INTO THE HISTORY AND USES OF THIS SOUGHT-AFTER SEMI-PRECIOUS BEAUTY.

A Career Made from Glass

AMAZING GLASS ARTIST PAULINE DELANEY TALKS ABOUT HER PASSION FOR ALL THINGS GLASS.

Get Set For Christmas!

Christmas And The Holiday Season Seem To Creep Up On Us That Little Bit Faster Every Year. What Can We Make? What Sort Of Beaded Gifts Will Be Popular This Christmas? What Colours Do We Go For?

From The Red Rock To Semi-precious Stones…

After Hearing the Phrases “forklift Driving in Sydney” to “Financing at Ayers Rock”, Tully James Was Curious to Find Out How Karen O’neil Then Made a Transition to Fine Beading. Disparities Aside, She Quickly Discovered Upon Conversing With the Charming Bead Artist, That There Wasn’t in Fact Many a ‘stone’ Left Unturned!

Fragile And Powerful Links

Eden Riley Explores the Beaded Links of the Commonwealth of Nations, Presented by the Australian Association for the Promotion of International Arts and Culture and Curated by the Fascinating Nigerian Princess Jumoke Debayo.

Funky Dangles Necklace

This funky dangles necklace, dsigned by Kathleen Moon, is the perfect way to wear your favourite collection of beads in one delicious handful.

Coins Of Rome

Coins of Rome necklace – a work of art with coin and amber coloured glass designed by Bizzar Beads.

Zara

Old world charm, filled with teardrops and hearts. By Danielle Mondo from Mondo Design.

Fantasy Choker

Using wire frame this design can be individualised to suit your own taste … small and delicate or big and chunky. Designed by Rebecca from Bead Kingdom.

Indian Glass Goddess Lariat

Hang a knotted Indian glass lariat around your neck and feel like a goddess.

Work, Rest And Play

Your day is full of change, so why shouldn’t your accessories also be able to change throughout the day? An interchangeable watchband design by Terrena’s Treasures.

Violet And Purple

‘Purple’ … because of its unique position in the spectrum, the gemstone amethyst always conveys its own regal sophistication.

Pearls Of Persia

Persian pearl earrings and bracelet to wear on those long hot balmy nights designed by The Bead Company of Victoria.

Swarovski Foot Slide

Swarovski sliders are positioned to show perfectly on your feet with this design.

Queen Of Hearts

These ceramic bead projects will make your heart want to learn PMC. Just stunning work from Rhonda Winterton.

Simple 'N ' Stunning

Beautiful Beads don’t need an elaborate design; they are simply stunning in themselves. This design is by Helen Jackson from Beads Direct.

Telling A Story

Bat-Ami (pronounced but-ammy) is an emerging Bondi-based designer of highly original hand-made jewellery. Textures range from knitted woollen cuffs to intricate beaded flowers and silver leaves … there is an element of excitement and freedom, a sense of throwing out the rule book. The jewellery pieces just work so well because imagination is balanced against thoughtful composition to create a style that is uniquely Bat-Ami. She takes time out to chat with Antoinette Webster.

Colour Me Red

This stunning red jasper bracelet has been designed by Bizzarr Beads

Primitive Flair

Designed by Natalie Gill, this necklace is great for beginner beads and will add a special touch to any jewellery collection

Lightning Bolt

These gorgeous earrings have been designed by Tara Sinclair of Fire and Ice Concepts and are perfect for beginner beaders.

Smart Creations

Serena Altea Was Inspired to Make a Niche for Herself in the Jewellery Scene by a Bride’s Complaint About the Lack of Custom Made and Affordable Tiaras. Since Then, Serena Has Created a Huge Range of Tiaras and Accessories Catering for Even the Pickiest Brides. She Chats With Sarah Ezzy-dickson.

My Little Kimono Girl

Combining thread work and wire work can be achieved with the right know-how. This focal lampwork bead project by Chris Butler with thread and design work created by Annlee Butler can take you through the steps to success.