Creative Beading Magazine

12cm x 18g artistic wire60cm x 24g artistic wire8 x crimps8 x crimp covers2 x magnetic clasp sets60cm x beading flex wire 8 x metal spacers1 x 30mm square agate frame12 x nuggets CoralSemi-precious chip beads Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWir

65cm Softflex fine1 x Vermeil clasp2 x Vermeil crimps 1 x 20x22mm Lampwork gold fumed bead2 x 9x8mm Lampwork gold fumed solid coated beads6 x 31x12mm oblong metal sided beads2 x 17x12mm rondelles faceted Champagne4 x 7x5mm Spinel rondelles faceted6

10 x raw brass charms18cm chain gold15 x bead caps10 x eye pins gold46 x head pins gold1 x clasp gold2 x jump rings gold 2 x 40 cm strands Czech glass mixed Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cutters LENGTH: 19cm Thread two or three beads

1 x 15 mm jump ring2 x antique gold head pins2 x gold long bead cones1 x 75cm 7mm antique gold curb chain2 x crimp beads1 x 14mm antique gold clasp2 x 6mm gold jump rings1 x 50cm Tigertail 8 x 8mm aqua Czech firepolish8 x 8mm ruby Czech firepolish1

AGATE IS A VERY POPULAR and well known semi-precious stone that is featured in many types of jewellery. It comes in many different colours and patterns, which makes it incredibly versatile for jewellery designers. Sarah Ezzy-Dickson finds out more. A

3 x 25mm eye pins2 x head pins2 x ‘W’ crimps2 x wire guardians1 pair ear hooks4 x 3mm spacers4 x crimps1 x toggle clasp 7 x 30mm round MOP15 x 20x15mm oval MOP24 x 6mm glass black rounds4 x 4mm black seeds4 x 15mm black saucers2 x red Morning Glory

1.25cm brass cuff2 x suede pieces2.25 x 17 cmNymo threadFireline thread 120 x 3-5mm coloured freshwater pearls in tones burgundy, bronze, gold, and pinks5gm x 2mm bugle5gm size 8 seed5gm size 10 seed – 2 x colours5gm size 15 seed5 x 6x9mm Swarovski

70cm fine copper chain1 x copper toggle clasp22 x copper head pins3 x copper eye pins3 x bead caps6 x copper jump rings 5 x 10mm Swarovski crystals Topaz6 x 8mm Swarovski crystals Light Colorado Topaz7 x 8mm Swarovski crystals Topaz2 x 6mm Swarovsk

1.5 loops of bracelet memory wire1.5m 28 gauge artistic wire SP 10 x 8mm Swarovski pearl bronze11 x 6mm multi facet glass amethyst5 grams x size 12 Matsuno seed beads pink Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cutters LENGTH: As desired. Turn

WHEN ASKED TO COMMENT about her fabulous achievement, Anne said: “Winning the competition is still very surreal but a wonderful compliment for the creative hours I dedicate to my Swarovski beadwork. I love making BSO – Bright Shiny Objects, and can’t

3 x 3 hole spacers2 x round metal connectors2 x double loop bead tips4 x jump rings1 x toggle2 x 30cm beading wire approximately2 x crimp tubes2 x pieces of crushed velvet ribbon2 x ribbon crimps 22 x 6x8mm purple crystals12 x 6x8mm metallic gold c

4 x crimps4 x crimp covers4 x wire protectors1m Tigertail1 x 2 hole clasp 40 x 6mm bi-cone10 x 4mm Monties9 x 2 hole spacers Wire cuttersCrimping pliersBead stopper LENGTH: 17.5cm Design note: To increase length by 1.5cm to 3cm, add 4 x 6mm b

6 x silver plated wire protectors6 x silver plated crimp beads6 x silver plated 3mm crimp covers1 x 14mm silver plated bolt ring18 x silver plated fine head pins4 x 6mm Rolo chain links43cm x alternating oval chain40cm of silver clear Tigertail 3 x

2 x 50mm brass dragonfly stampings12 x 20mm arched tubes10 x 6mm jump rings60cm 22ga artistic wire gun metal10 x 33mm head pins10 x 7.5mm filigree flower cups 8 x 10mm Czech firepolish beads Matt Red and Crystal2 x 10mm Czech firepolish beads Ameth

1 x regal toggle2 x silver plated wire protectors2 x silver crimp beads2 x silver plated crimp covers4 x silver plated head pins25cm of Tigertail 6 x 10mm Off White Sponge Coral rounds2 x dark red glass ovals2 x red glass swirl roses2 x clear bell

Design note: You can use a clothes peg on one end of the elastic to stop the beads falling off while you are working on the necklace, instead of a bead stopper. • 80cm beading elastic • 90 x 8mm mixed wooden beads5 mixed ready-made teddy charms

5m x waxed cotton cord Mix of beads with large holes including clay, bone and wood Scissors Pick out a bead with a large hole and set aside for the finish. Cut halfway along the waxed cotton to make 2 x 2.5m lengths. Holding the two lengths toge

3 x 20cm gold medium Softflex12 x silver coloured crimps1 x toggle clasp6 x antique gold Rhinestone spacer bars 42 x 6mm Swarovski crystal bi-cones Purple Velvet21 x Amethyst antique gold window beads6 x 4mm silver balls Chain nose pliersRound no

1 x gold toggle3 x 3mm gold plated crimp covers3 x gold plated crimps2 x gold plated wire protectorsAccu-flex gold 49 strand beading wire 2 x 16mm South Sea Pearls3 x oval South Sea Pearls30 x 6mm Swarovski Xillion 5328 Greige4 x 4mm Swarovski pear

50cm 18 gauge artistic wire non tarnish silver1 roll 28 gauge artistic wire non tarnish silver1m 24 gauge artistic wire non tarnish silver30cm silver chainSilver clasp4 x silver split rings 5 x 25mm Blue Crazy Lace Agate15 x blue/green Czech donuts

“MY BEST FRIEND JULIE WAS VISITING not long after I had my little girl and she had purchased some seed beads and was making some simple necklaces. So I joined her and my husband has almost never forgiven her!” Since then Terrena has gone from strengt

Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cutters 2 x 50mm head pins1 pair SS ear hooks2 x wire cones SP On 1 x head pin place a 12mm pearl, wire cone and 4mm pearl; form a standard loop, adding to ear hook wire. Repeat for second earring. 2 x 12mm

75cm Flex wire24cm chain8 x crimps2 x 10mm jump rings2 x large holed spacers1 x toggle clasp set1 x butterfly perfume ceramic pendant6 x crimp covers2 x head pins2 x ear wires 18 x cracked crystal chunks45cm semi-precious chips6 x star spacers Ch

2 x 8mm twisted jump rings SP1 x corrugated clasp SP2 x Charlotte ends SP1m x Tigertail silver4 x 2mm crimps SP 9 x 8mm Swarovski crystal donuts Crystal Copper18 x 4mm daisy spacers SP2 x 6mm corrugated balls SP4 x 8mm corrugated balls SP2x 10mm co

1 x Vintaj ‘Dream’ ring1 x Vintaj ‘Love’ ring1 x Vintaj ‘Hope’ ring1 x Vintaj ‘Believe’ ring15 x 8mm Vintaj jump rings5 x 4mm Vintaj jump rings2 x 5mm Vintaj jump rings2 x Vintaj pearl head pins1 x 25mm Vintaj head pins1 x Vintaj eye pin1 x Vintaj bi