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INPIRATIONAL Gallery • A gallery of inspiring images from our readers! To share your creative beading projects, please contact creativebeading@wpco.com.au.
Colours of the Rainbow • Rainbow stones and cord a great combination for everyday wear.
Casual White Diamond Set • A longer three strand design using velour tube.
Message in a Bubble • SOME HAVE A TALENT FOR TELLING STORIES ON A PAGE. OTHERS TELL STORIES ON A SCREEN OR WITH PAINT ON A CANVAS, BUT THIS ARTISAN HAS A TALENT FOR STORYTELLING THROUGH AIRLESS, WELL MOSTLY AIRLESS, BUBBLES OF RESIN. HER GENRE: DARK, MYSTERIOUS AND EMOTIONALLY PROVOCATIVE.
Margret • An advanced Ladder stitch design by Sharon Hutton
Triple Strand Crystal Bracelet • A waving bracelet with crystals in two colours
Poetic in Pink • Make the most of baring your back with this symmetrical, front and back necklace, or go for a totally different look by turning it 90 degrees, by Melody Talon.
Marble Effects • A Cosmic ring with a black marble effect dangles with metal beads on a leather necklace that says casual but classy.
Fly Away • Form wrapped loop to make a chain tassel butterfly.
Summer • “Summer’s filled with breaking the rules, Standing apart, Ignoring your head, And following your heart” ~ Unknown
Hearts and Flowers • Hearts and flowers in Pink, Designed by Fiona Munro
Keystone Vectors • Crystal with direction with a slight Art Deco feel.
Black and White • Gentle fibre softens and refreshes this black and white design.
Delicate Pearl Lariat • A fine delicate chain holds larger potato pearls in a longer lariat design.
Touch of Romance • Malachite and green foil bracelet with crystal bling.
Fairy Tales • Gentle pink crystals and seed beads in a simple style.
Pearl Knots Bracelet • Little chain maille love knots Design by Sharon Hutton
Mixed Quarty Necklace • Black glass creates a perfect backdrop for these mixed Quartz beads.
Crystal Sun Catchers • Dancing dragonfly sun catcher to chase away the winter blues.
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Beachcomber • Limes Lemons and Turquoise colours just right for summer on the beach.
Cleopatra Wire Cuff • Using a hinged cuff wire wrap a selection of gems and beads making a classic cuff.
Erinite Crystal Spray • Delicate Erinite crystals and pearl teardrops formed into a gentle soft necklace using a simple Tigertail technique.
Red Coral and Silver • Red and silver a terrific colour combination in a longer style necklace. Designed by Ruth Osborn
Make your own sterling silver findings – hooks and clasps. • A tutorial by Valerie Aked.
Lapis Lazuli and Pyrite • Lapis and Pyrite complement each other in a plaited design.
Bell Flowers and Pearls • Little bell flowers with crystals hang delicately from a chandelier in this longer style design by My Little Bead Shop.
Beach Butterflies • Call it a slave anklet, beach sandal or barefoot thong. it’s a quick and easy project for a final summer fling.
Crystal Daisies • A long drop necklace with a bracelet and earrings all featuring crystal flowers and daisies.
Viking Bookmark • Using a “Lazee Daizee” for a simple no fuss Viking knitting technique make a bookmark with charms.
Bella Tila Bracelet • Featuring the new Miyuki Tila beads in a delightful bracelet.
20 Projects for under $20 each • Try out this huge selection and range of special projects all priced at under $20.00 each.
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