Australian Beading 2.3

Our June issue of Australian Beading is a very special edition - because we've grown! Your Australian Beading magazine is now 140 pages, which means we have loads more projects for you to make and lots more pages to show off the latest in beading goodies. In this issue we introduce you to THREE brand new sections of the magazine - Our Beading World, which will showcase the latest bead and craft trends from around the world; Fast & Fabulous - a section dedicated to quick-to-make but still stylish projects for when you don't have a lot of time on your hands but still want to create something beautiful; and our Birthstone Projects - where you'll find two beautiful jewellery projects to match the month's astrological birthstones.

For those among us who can't resist a project with serious bling appeal, this one's for you. A breathtakingly beautiful crystal creation from the design team at Queensland's Cotton & Co. Just looking at this gorgeous Swarovski earrings and choker project will make you want to waltz down the aisle!

If you like to splash paint and rip foils, you'll love this polymer clay project featuring 'pillow' beads and potato pearls. The very talented Melanie Dilday has created this exquisite polymer clay project for Australian Beading readers.

Louise Jensen of Wishware Beads has created this unique bracelet that features topaz toned rhinestone rings, interlocked with peyote stitch straps and clusters of Swarovski bicones, rondelles and freshwater pearls. A gorgeous Colorado topaz Swarovski crystal button adds the perfect finishing touch.

If you're just starting to dabble in lampwork, you'll love our lampwork special in this edition of Australian Beading. Lampwork teacher Janette Nethercott of Flamin Beads takes us step-by-step through the creation of a perfect round bead - with four different methods explained!

In this new section of the magazine you'll discover nine quick-to-make projects just perfect for those days when you're short on time but want to whip up something beautiful. In our June issue you'll find a charm bracelets and semi-precious butterly earrings!