Creative Beading Magazine

Spool of 0.5mm copper wire (any colour) Artist moulding putty Gold paint Strong glue (such as Araldite) Glass jar 1 x 80cm strand of Rose Quartz chip beads 1 x 80cm strand of Amazonite chip beads Wire cutters Round nose pliers Chain nose pliers

1 x Vermeil toggle clasp2 x Vermeil crimps105cm Soft Flex – fine 5 x 20-25mm hand-made red gold fumed round4 x 20mm square Jet faceted3 x 19mm round Jet faceted6 x 12mm round Jet12 x 8mm Jet round15 x 7mm black glass coins2 x 6mm black7 x 8x7mm Cze

3 x eye pins ChainExtension chain4 x jump rings18 x head pins 18 x 2mm metal3 x large button8 x 12mm cream pearls3 x black crystal2 x silver crystal3 x 8mm pearls – Mushroom3 x square buttons Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cutters LENGT

2m x silver elongated chain2m x silver Figaro chain5 x 12x18mm solid rings22 gauge artistic wire non tarnish silver13 x 10mm silver jump rings15 x flower connectors silver4 x link rings silver9 x head pins silver20 x 4mm jump rings 17 x 8mm Fuchsia

ClaspFrench wire10 metres Fireline 6lbCrystal 12 x Swarovski 4mm pearls Powder Rose20 x Swarovski 4mm pearls Bright Gold2 strands size 11 Czech seed beads Dark Amethyst (CSB)2 strands size 11 Czech seed beads Copperlined Lgt Amethyst (CSB)1 strand

WE ARE ALL FAMILIAR WITH RICH RED coloured garnets but these surprising gemstones offer a range of intense colours. Since early times, garnets have been used in jewellery and this family of gems is one of the most versatile. Stories abound about thei

50cm x medium belcher chain1 x bail silver30 x ball head pins silver3 x eye pins silver1 x toggle clasp silver 1 x Orchard Road triangle – Bermuda Blue13 x 6mm Swarovski bi-cones – Ruby13 x 6mm Swarovski bi-cones – Copper10 x 6mm Swarovski bi-cones

1 x brooch back1 x Steampunk Butterfly46cm 28 gauge artistic wire 10 x 4mm Swarovski crystals – Vintage Pink8 x 4mm Swarovski crystals – Indian Pink36 x size 8 seed beads1 x 11mm Swarovski crystal component Flat nose pliersE6000 glueRuler Using

ANITA IS FAIRLY NEW TO THE BEADING BUSINESS. In fact it was only last September that she created what she calls her first ‘real’ design. Admittedly she did try beading a few years ago but it wasn’t love at first sight so she slipped her attempts into

1 x toggle2 x double loop bead tips2 x jump rings2 x 2x2mm crimp tubes2 x 40cm Tigertail 75 x 8mm crystals – C112 x 8mm crystals – C25 x 8mm crystals – C38 x size 11 seed beads2 x 4mm metal balls12 x half moon Rhinestone spacers Chain nose pliers

5 x 33mm round brass stampings SP1 x Filigree box clasp20 x 4mm jump rings8 x 6mm jump rings4 x large eye pins 5 x Resin Art Jewellery Drops4 x 8mm Czech Glass Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cuttersNylon jaw pliers LENGTH: As desired U

3 x 8mm jump rings1 x Rosary joiner18 x eye pins1 x small lobster clasp 13 x 6mm Swarovski 5040 crystals4 x 8mm Swarovski 5040 crystals1 x Swarovski Crystal Crucifix Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersHollow faced pliersWire cutters Thread all cr

70cm flexible beading wire2 x crimps2 x crimp covers2 x glasses loop findings 2 x feature Lampwork beads14 x 10mm red glass pearls20 x natural shell chips5 gram mix of seed and bugle beads30 x 4mm glass pearls4 x 9mm Red Czech rondelles Chain nos

1m x 5mm black nickel belcher chain1m x 6mm black nickel cable chain1 x large black nickel bolt ring15 x 5mm silver eye pins4 x 8mm silver jump rings 2 x Tropical Pink Jumbo hand rolled8 x Tropical Multi large hand rolled5 x Tropical Mulit small ha

7 x 3mm silver balls2 x daisy spacers2 x metal spacers40cm large chain20cm small chain5cm scrap wire25cm flexible beading wire4 x crimps4 x eye pins1 x clasp and tag12 x head pins30cm organza ribbon5 x metal charms5 x jump rings 3 x Freshwater Pear

2 x cone bead caps2 x eye pins1 x lobster clasp1 x extension chain1 pair ear hooks2 x head pins10 x crimps2.5m Tigertail 520 x 3mm pink toned Czech glass11 x mixed pink Lampwork20 x 6mm Rhinestone rondelles2 x 3mm silver spacers2 x small black glas

20-24cm chain silver39 x head pins silver1 x parrot clasp2 x eye pins silver1 pair ear hooks silver 19 x 10mm pearls silver2 x 8mm pearls silver19 x 20mm buttons17 x 10mm buttons Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cutters LENGTH: 20-25cm C

13 x 20x3mm curved tubes SP2 x crimps1 x crimp cover 28cm wool covered hollow cord – Black1.2m Tigertail1 pair ear hook wires2 x head pins 14 x 30x30mm Square Diamond Wave mixed9 x 3mm spacers SP Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cuttersCrim

Sponsored by If you would like to send in your Kids Korner for a chance to win check out the details on page 64. 7 x copper eye pins2 x loops of sm memory wire1 x copper parrot clasp10cm copper chain 7 x porcelain butterflies12 x 6mm red pearls26

2 x gold hook clasps4 x 16mm twist solid rings6 x crimps6 x crimp covers1.2m beading wire 0.015Satin Gold4 x 6mm jump rings A selection of turquoise and orange Wire cuttersCrimping pliers LENGTH: As desired Using 2 x jump rings attach 1 x gold

1 x 10 loop ring base – gold15-18 x head pins – gold 8-10 x 8mm bi-cone crystals6 x 10mm glass pearls cream3 x 8mm glass pearls cream Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cutters Place a head pin through a pearl or crystal; trim and form a bas

2m cord1 x pair leather ends2 x jump rings1 x lobster clasp 4 x 6mm Swarovski 5000 Fuschia6 x 6mm Swarovski 5000 Peridot3 x 6mm Swarovski 5000 Light Rose6 x 6mm Swarovski Xillion Fern Green4 x 6mm Swarovski Xillion Crystal AB2 x 6mm Swarovski Xilli

6 x large eye pins9 x large head pins18 x small eye pins4 x 4mm jump rings2 x Shepherd hooks1 x lobster claspExtension chain25cm of chain 3 x Resin Teardrops – Blue29 x 4mm Swarovski crystals – Indicolite2 x 6mm Swarovski crystals – Indicolite10 x

1 x toggle – red copper20m x beading thread 12gm x size 6 Matsuno2 cut seed – Bronze Iris #601 RR12gm x size 8 Matsuno seed – Bronze Iris #601RR12gm x size 8 Matsuno seed – Copper AB #551 RR22 x 4mm Swarovski pearls – Almond22 x 4mm Swarovski bi-co

50cm 6lb fishing lineClasp set with extension, and jump rings10 x crimps2 x Charlottes150cm Tigertail 4 x 8mm Czech glass1 x donut pendant6 x 6mm crystal rondelles3g size 11 Matsuno gold seed3g sixe 11 Matsuno copper seed3g size 11 Matsuno brown/re

1 x large white rose10 x small white feathers30cm square of white vale material21 x eye pins3 x head pins1 x brooch back or hair clip 3 x 8mm crystals 21 x 6mm crystals Hot glue gunRound nose pliersWire cutters Start with a large queen rose. Hot

60cm Tigertail30-50cm rubber tubing4 x bead crimpsToggle clasp 1 x focal flower metal beadRound LavaRed Coral, Blue Agate or gemstones of choiceMetal beads or spacers of choice Chain nose pliersWire cuttersCrimping pliersBead stopper LENGTH: 40

AS JEWELLERY MAKERS, not one of us, I’m sure, is a bad workman or woman. We never blame our tools if things go astray – only our organisation of them. So here are some ideas to get you starting to get your stash of beads, findings, tools and workspac

3 x 18mm brass plain settings2 x 18mm lace edge settings5 x 18mm acrylic cabochons1 x hook clasp16.5 6mm oval chain37cm silk ribbon9 x 8mm bead caps2 x 12mm filigree bead caps11 x 6mm brass jump rings9 x 33mm head pins2 x 33mm eye pins1 x Red Riding

42 x head pins1 x toggle2 x wire guardians2 x crimps6 x bead capsNecklace length piece of Tigertail 6 x 12mm white glass pearls2 x 14mm white glass pearls4 x 12mm gold glass crystals4 x 12mm clear crystals6 x 8mm gold glass pearls10 x 8mm clear cry

1 x toggle – Silver15m x beading thread – White 15gm x size 6 Matsuno seed 2 cut – Purple Blush #5203gm x size 12 Matsuno seed – Light Amethyst Frosted #10FAB RR3gm x size 12 Matsuno seed – Light Amethyst #10RR5gm x size 6 Matsuno seed – Light Amet

1 x gold locket2 x gold rings8 x 13mm gold coins12 x 10mm gold jump rings150cm fine gold chain2 x 20cm lengths of Chub gold chain30 x gold head pins6 x gold eye pins3 x gold hearts6 x gold and black Jigsaw puzzle sections with eyelets 12 x 10mm gol

2 x 5 strand connectors19 x 4mm oval jump rings12 x loop crimp ends Parrot clasp7-12 x 6mm oval jump rings1.5m Tigertail1 x head pin1 x pinch bail 20 x diamond shaped freshwater pearls54 x 8mm potato shaped freshwater pearls25 x 6mm Swarovski cryst

15 x 5mm 18gauge ID jump rings3 x head pins2 x Ear hooks16 x 3mm silver balls2 x crimp covers2 x crimps1x clasp45cm flexible beading wire 2 x 10mm clear crystal2 x purple crystals30 x Amethyst nuggets22 x Amethyst Rondelle beads chain nose pliers

8 x large jump rings4 x tie dye loops23 x eye pins silver1 x head pin silver 4 x 28mm round foil lined discs1 x 12mm foil lined heart11 x 10mm round foil lined8 x 12mm square foil lined48 x spacers silver Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cu

ARE YOU A DEDICATED FOLLOWER OF FASHION? This famous song sung by The Kinks and written by Ray Davies reflects the retro fashion scene and trends for spring. This year is the 50th anniversary of Carnaby Street in London where - in the 1960’s the most

Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cuttersCrimping pliers 1 x sterling silver jump ring10cm fine link sterling silver chain2 x small sterling silver bead caps7 x silver head pins with ball 1 x handmade Lampwork focal lentil1 x large sterling