October 2010 Australian Beading

Your October issue of Australian Beading is bursting with fabulous projects and beading inspiration – as well as loads of beading kits and prizes for you to win!

PLUS! Write us a letter and win $100 in beads from Wishware Beads, oe send in a photo of your latest creation for our Reader Gallery photo for your chance to win a $100 gift voucher from online beading mega store www.beadsonline.com.au

Next issue on sale in October!

A race-day inspired project special - make something dazzling for your next day at the track.

Here's a taste of what we have in store for you: A chunky citrine and agate multi-strand necklace, linked floral cabochon necklace, "Twilight" glass vial necklace, clay frangipani blooms, vintage threadwork caged bead earrings and a masterclass honeycomb polymer clay bead project from Dani Raphinett of The Whimsical Bead.

For those born in October and November, we have opal and topaz-themed projects for you to make.

We recreate Kate Hudson's bulbous pearl necklace using Swarovski twist crystals and statement pearls.
And there's a rock chic set inspired by Nelly Furtado featuring brass filigree pieces and Czech fire-polished beads and cabochon.

Give Hollywood star Sandra Bullock a makeover in this fun project section of Australian Beading, where you get to choose how a celebrity accessorises - Empire Beads will give $100 in free beads to the lucky reader whose creation is judged the best choice for our featured celeb in each issue.