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.

Pink Lipstick Frit Beads • Make it totally from the start.

On a Wing And a Prayer • This bracelet was inspired by the WWII patriotic song Coming in on a Wing and a Prayer, 1943, by Harold Adamson and Jimmie McHugh, which tells of a damaged war plane, barely able to limp back to base.

Crystal Leaves • Crystal and seed bead leaves in a Right Angle Weave thread design, by Jaycee Patterns.

The Queen Beads • TRESSINA MIEDECKE SPENT THE BEST PART OF 12 MONTHS CAUGHT UP IN A WEAVE OF CONTROVERSY; AFFAIRS, MURDER AND RETRIBUTION, AND FROM IT SHE CAME OUT A WINNER. MEET THE 2010 SWAROVSKI CREATE YOUR STYLE BEADING AWARDS CHAMPION. HER PIECE: QUEEN BATHSHEBA’S ROYAL ATTIRE.

Vino Earrings • The Kazuri bead workshop, based near Nairobi, Kenya, produces a wide range of hand-made ceramic beads in a kaleidoscope of colours for the global fashion market. Design by Jamie Hogsett.

Crystal Set • Three strands that narrow to a single strand at the back allow for volumn without bulk on this necklace set.

Rose Eclectic Bracelet • This design is by Maryanne Buttigieg and uses rose flower bud glass beads and lampwork beads made by Pauline Delaney.

Crystal Weave Bracelet • A variation weave of barrel weave with an added hint of crystal.

Make Your Own Beads – Part 1

Floral Garden Set • Dainty flowers on a kilt pin add dangling earrings to complete a set.

Silver Chain Tassels • A bead soup tassel necklace just lovely to touch while you wear it.

Pink Hearts • A pre-made watch chain with dangling earrings will put you in the pink.

Facets of my Heart • This three strand necklace features crisp acrylic dangles.

Spirals and Waves • Crystals in pastel colours feature in this necklace and bracelet.

Colourful Lei • A gorgeous longer design in colours to brighten any day.

Shades of the Season • The perfect project for needle and thread beading beginner.

Ruby Rose Necklace • “Roses are red but Ruby’s are more fun.” … Anonymous.

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Wild Thing • Try this wild idea with tapestry fabric.

Sparkling Coral • A delight of coral, rondels and bi-cones.

Flamingo Hoops • This dazzling crystal earrings need nothing but a little black dress and a party.

Dew Drops • These hot fix crystals dance like dew drops on the suede, so delicate and soft to wear.

Button Bangles • These buttons hold a little stash of crystals in the centre of a simple memory wire bracelet.

Men’s Necklace • A masculine design with a celtic moon focal.

Brass and Amazonite Set • The soothing healing green of this Amazonite will heal a battered heart. Designed by Ruth Osborn.

Pearl Symphony • Create three strand choker style symphony of pearls

Coral Chain Tassel • These irregular shaped coral sit in wonderful contrast to the black agate rings.

Heaven’s Tears Necklace • Designed by Karen for Crystal Park

Latest Trends • To Everything (Turn, Turn, Turn) There is a season (Turn, Turn, Turn) And a time to every purpose, under Heaven

Lovely Legs Earrings • These lovely dangle earrings will accent your neck. Designed by Karen for Crystal Park.

Lullaby Charm • A glass tile necklace using diamond glaze and images making endless fun.

Perfect Pearls • A simple strand of Platinum pearls just perfect.

Cinnabar Pearl and Silver Necklace • The rich colours of Cinnabar and Turquoise are accented with sterling silver in this design by Queensland Bead Company. Designed by Ruth...