Hobbies-Craft
Creative Beading
Retro Is Back
Incorporating hanging donuts into stringing is made easy with this design by Nicky Dierens from Dot.e Designs.
2 min |
Vol 16 No 6
Creative Beading
Spirals of Silver Pendant
An easy start to PMC silver torch firing by May Bartrum.
2 min |
Vol 16 No 6
Creative Beading
Mediterranian Blue
Blue, Crystals and Aqua in a soft flowing lariat and matching earrigns project to remind you of holidays – designed by Gem Jewels.
3 min |
Vol 16 No 6
Creative Beading
Sweet Surrender
Surrender your chain to embellishing with crystals and pearls. Designed by Terrena from Terrena’s Treasures.
3 min |
Vol 16 No 6
Creative Beading
Floral Fantasia
A collaboration between Chicky Babe and Wendy Bergamin in Floral Fantasia.
3 min |
Vol 16 No 6
Creative Beading
Textured Hollows
Using Hollow Glass Beads and Wool this design has great texture for something strikingly different. Designed by Diana from That Bead Shop.
3 min |
Vol 16 No 6
Creative Beading
Crystal Cascade
A simple right angle weave with a firm structure to hang dangles from designed for Crystal Park by Angel Dreams.
3 min |
Vol 16 No 6
Creative Beading
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.
2 min |
Vol 16 No 6
Creative Beading
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.
6 min |
Vol 16 No 6
Creative Beading
A Career Made from Glass
AMAZING GLASS ARTIST PAULINE DELANEY TALKS ABOUT HER PASSION FOR ALL THINGS GLASS.
4 min |
Vol 16 No 6
Creative Beading
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?
4 min |
Vol 15 No 4
Creative Beading
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!
5 min |
Vol 15 No 6
Creative Beading
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.
6 min |
Vol 15 No 6
Creative Beading
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.
2 min |
Vol 15 No 6
Creative Beading
Coins Of Rome
Coins of Rome necklace – a work of art with coin and amber coloured glass designed by Bizzar Beads.
3 min |
Vol 15 No 6
Creative Beading
Zara
Old world charm, filled with teardrops and hearts. By Danielle Mondo from Mondo Design.
2 min |
Vol 15 No 6
Creative Beading
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.
3 min |
Vol 15 No 6
Creative Beading
Indian Glass Goddess Lariat
Hang a knotted Indian glass lariat around your neck and feel like a goddess.
1 min |
Vol 16 No 1
Creative Beading
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.
4 min |
Vol 16 No 1
Creative Beading
Violet And Purple
‘Purple’ … because of its unique position in the spectrum, the gemstone amethyst always conveys its own regal sophistication.
2 min |
Vol 16 No 1
Creative Beading
Pearls Of Persia
Persian pearl earrings and bracelet to wear on those long hot balmy nights designed by The Bead Company of Victoria.
3 min |
Vol 16 No 1
Creative Beading
Swarovski Foot Slide
Swarovski sliders are positioned to show perfectly on your feet with this design.
1 min |
Vol 16 No 1
Creative Beading
Queen Of Hearts
These ceramic bead projects will make your heart want to learn PMC. Just stunning work from Rhonda Winterton.
3 min |
Vol 16 No 1
Creative Beading
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.
1 min |
Vol 16 No 3
Creative Beading
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.
6 min |
Vol 15 No 1
Creative Beading
Colour Me Red
This stunning red jasper bracelet has been designed by Bizzarr Beads
3 min |
Vol 15 No 2
Creative Beading
Primitive Flair
Designed by Natalie Gill, this necklace is great for beginner beads and will add a special touch to any jewellery collection
1 min |
Vol 15 No 2
Creative Beading
Lightning Bolt
These gorgeous earrings have been designed by Tara Sinclair of Fire and Ice Concepts and are perfect for beginner beaders.
1 min |
Vol 15 No 2
Creative Beading
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.
6 min |
Vol 16 No 3
Creative Beading
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.
3 min |