Beads and Beyond November 2011

The November issue of Beads & Beyond magazine has a 1950's theme to celebrate the 50th issue & features 50 inspirational jewellery projects including; polka dots - ceramic strung set, soda fountain - vintage bottle cap bracelet, golden glamour - multi strand necklace, bright as a button - lampwork buttons, hollywood sunset - shrink plastic bow necklace & earrings, in a swirl - wirework jewellery, wild lavender - beadweaving, gloriana necklace - innovative strung set that can be divided into a bracelet & choker, time for cocktails - silversmithing, star flower - beadweaving set, 8 recipes for wire beads & connectors and 15 designs for bag charms.

Other features include; retail therapy, giveaways, inbox – readers emails & jewellery makes, back to basics - technique section, meet and greet Jean Power & her stunning beadwork, shopping for – clasps, designer challenge & spotlight - reviewing tools, books, workshops & websites.