Creative Beading Magazine

Australia’s favourite 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. This new magazine has got the lot!!

Dancing Queen • Another beautiful and unique variation on the versatile and exciting St Petersburg Chain stitch - set off perfectly with Swarovski crystals.

Mosaic Linked Crystal Bracelet • This bracelet uses colour to its full potential. Designed by Erin Dove from Bead Shack.

Diimurr the forest spirit and his ten beautiful daughters. • This concept design was created by Bijarr and represents a Dreaming story from her Guugu Yimidhirr language group in North Queensland.

HISTORY OF Cubic Zirconia • WELL KNOWN AS A DIAMOND IMPERSONATOR, CUBIC ZIRCONIA IS BEAUTIFUL IN ITS OWN RIGHT. SARAH EZZY-DICKSON UNCOVERS THE HISTORY AND TECHNOLOGY BEHIND THIS DAZZLING SYNTHETIC GEM.

Rainbow Wrist • Multi coloured Tourmaline rondels form a coloured rainbow for your wrist. Add a dash of silver for your own treasure pot.

Foiled Heart • Using a contrast of glass pearls and foil beads , this simple no-catch design can be made up in an afternoon.

Soho Bracelet • Seed beads supreme with little button delights.

A Maille Bride • IF YOU’D ASKED MEGAN KAMINSKI THREE YEARS AGO WHETHER SHE CONSIDERED HERSELF AN ARTIST, SHE WOULD HAVE REPLIED THAT SHE DIDN’T HAVE A CREATIVE BONE IN HER BODY – BUT THAT WAS BEFORE SHE DISCOVERED THE ANCIENT ART FORM OF CHAINMAILLE.

Summer Footwear • Dive into summer wearing truly unique footwear. Designed by Brooke from Bead Barn

Hanging Pearl • Use a bail with a loop to change the direction of your necklace.

Malachite and Black Onyx Lariat • Malachite represents the green abundance of nature, forgiveness and truth.

Dancing Squares Necklace • Buttons and pearls, create this classy necklace designed by the Crystal Park team.

Crystal Locks • Create these hair slides to wear with your party dress.

China Doll Necklace • Turquoise and coral are featured in this asymmetrical design.

Pressed Heart • Using fine chain and jump rings, this heart pendant joins together quickly and professionally.

Crystal Necklace • Create this beautiful crystal necklace. Sparkle your friends with its captivating charm.

Dream Jewels • IT WAS A LOVING GIFT FROM AN OVERSEAS TRIP THAT PRESENTED NIKKI CHENOWETH WITH THE MEDIUM SHE’D BEEN LOOKING FOR TO TELL HER STORIES. IN NO TIME, THE CHENOWETH FAMILY’S LIFE HAD TURNED IN A NEW DIRECTION AS THEIR MATRIARCH BUILT A SOLID REPUTATION FOR CREATING BEAUTIFUL WORK AND A UNIQUE BEADING SERVICE.

Anisoptera the Dragonfly • A captured cabochon with an almost medieval look.

A Little Corporate Beading • Make this embellished security pass and table weights for your next work function using simple stringing.

Genie in the Lampwork • This design will magically come together with rings and loop work.

Graceful Garnets • Graceful garnets with silver findings are always a classic to add to any wardrobe. Designed by Grace from Gems and Beads International

Crystal Drops • For formals or bridesmaids, this simple crystal drop can be made up in any colour to match your dresses.

BASIC BEAD GLOSSARY • A great addition to any design. These stampings come in a vast range and variety of styles and sizes. To suite all tastes, they are any easy and inexpensive addition to your next project.