I have beadish stuff to show you

I've not got a whole lot to say, but I do have some beads to show you. First up are the groovy '70s Wallpaper' ones above. I'm pretty sure these were subconsciously influenced by HBO's Vinyl. I flipping love that show so much.

Then there are these 'Aquathyst' (aqua and amethyst) ones...

I reckon if these had a smell, they would whiff of things from Lush. I know that sounds bizarre but to me they look like they should smell of shower gel or bubble bath or something.

And lastly, I have the 'Garland' jewellery back from Making Jewellery.

This necklace, bracelet and earrings set is a one-off and it's available on my website, along with the beads above.

'Garland' in Making Jewellery

I have a project in the garden party-themed May issue of Making Jewellery magazine. I show you how I make my lampwork glass flower beads.

I then show you how to turn them into a super-long 'Garland' necklace.

The brief was 'early summer colours' and in my mind this equates to bright pastels, which I know is sort of an oxymoron, but it makes sense in my head.

The two page article also includes directions for a matching bracelet and earrings.

Issue 92 of Making Jewellery is in the shops now.