Australian Beading 6.1

WELCOME TO OUR very first issue of 2012 – and it’s a biggie! In this issue of Australian Beading magazine, you’ll find plenty of inspiration to get you feeling creative again after the festive season.
Our Statement Necklaces project special is a must-see – these three designs from Wishware Beads’ Louise Jensen look just as good with jeans as they do for a formal function.
We have plenty threadwork projects in this issue – visit Monica Anthon’s Sea Urchin bracelet (Page 24) for an easy-to-master bracelet design; or Christine Mole’s simply elegant Leafy Green Necklace; the Blooming Lovely Bracelet with crystal clasp (Page 54) and a cute beaded bookmark design (Page 80).
If you’re looking for something new to try – check out our Viking Knit Bracelet project (Page 34) or our Masterclass Project with Melissa Ingram who is creating a beginner project using the fab new product Ice Resin.
We have two beautifully contemporary clay cuff designs from Dani Rapinett of The Whimsical Bead (Page 62) and new Australian Beading designer Rocky Villegas (Page 65).
Grab your copy of Australian Beading 6.1 from your local newsagent, or subscribe by calling 1300 303 414 now!

If you’re keen to embrace your inner pin-up girl or rockabilly rebel, turn to page 46 for our Pin-up Girls Project Special for a super cute retro collection of projects.

One of the most popular project sections of our magazine – and in this issue we feature Drew Barrymore. We’re recreated her lovely silver focal leaf and bead layered necklace. We think Drew has never looked happier or more radiant – and this necklace design is simply gorgeous.

We inject some texture in our Fabric Project Special, from page 40, with four beaded projects using some cute fabric designs.

Make a statement with these bold necklace designs.