Creative 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.

Marjorie Set • Combine the elements of paper and Swarovski to create this stunning jewellery set. Designed by Lori Grice.

Ruby Rings • A design with a special cabochon made to fit this Ruby glass finished with Volcano Rose Xilion Swarovski crystals rope for the more experienced beader.

Bridal Set • Light purple and cream tones for a delicate bridal set including a beaded posy.

Howlite Set • Howlite cubes and black rounds form a great contrast.

Braided River • Try a Kumihimo Bracelet with Chinese knotting cord. Made by Deidre Grice of Beads N Crystals.

Project Orange • This porcelain bead project was designed at Bead Barn Canberra.

Magic Mask • Use this mask template for personalized cards to create a little magic. Designed by Karen from Crystal Park.

Black Cherry Blossoms • Copper findings add a sensational finish to these Vicki Marie Black Cherry Blossom tiles.

Bare Essentials • This basic set of simple Tigertail necklace, bracelet and earrings is a ‘go anywhere, wear any time’ basic.

Czech Crystal Cluster Set • A simple design with an added creation of Czech dangles as a focal.

Woodland’s Brass • Brass etched chain with leaf charms – just right for the woodland fairy in you. Designed by Ruth Osborn.

Illusions of Aqua • Aqua gives off cool radiance to wear on any warm summer’s night out.

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Six Strands of Love. • All of these strands come together to form a necklace of love.

Vintage Set • Add a black and white photo of a loved one into this setting, to create a vintage heirloom set.

Pewter Perfection • Pewter charms are linked with chain sections and solid rings in this bracelet from Queensland Bead Company.

Buttons and Pearls • Lots of eye pin fun with tactile buttons and cream pearls.

Curve Link Bracelet • Gorgeous bracelet using curved link bars adorned with clusters of Swarovski crystals that will add sparkle to any outfit day or night. Designed by Sandy Sonjaya.

Floral Glass Set • Linking fun with plum and green beads to create a floral design.

Solitary Pendant • A coil of memory wire covered with tubing and a glass pendant makes a single focal point for a simple classic style.

Black Rose Headband • A stunning black rose hair design for parties.

Provence Lavender • Using Swarovski 5000 rounds these rings are formed with sparkle and ease.

Summer Dance Necklace • Beaded beads. Designed by Karen for Crystal Park.

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