ISSUE 2 AUGUST 2012


NEWS, INSPIRATION AND EXPERT ADVICE FOR JEWELLERY MAKERS


6 edition This We’re here 24/7…


You’ll fi nd QR codes like these dotted around the Bench magazine. They help you access exclusive online content. Just follow these three simple steps:


1. Download a QR reader app to your smart phone (there are lots of free ones online).


2. Scan the code. 3. View our exclusive online content.


10


Contents 4 TREND WATCH.


It’s Woodland, Wonderland and Metroland this year.


5 WHAT'S HAPPENING ON YOUR BENCH?


6 TO BEAD OR NOT TO BEAD? 8 HEAVENLY MILLS. 10 ROCK GOD.


Of course you will! So many roles to play.


Stephen Webster rocks our world.


14 PHOTOGRAPHY. 16 FEATS OF CLAY.


It’s all about image. Moulding magic with PMC.


17 LAUREN ELIZABETH. 18 TRADE COUNTERS.


Designer of the month. You can count on them. MJ Awards logo_Layout 1 28/06/2012 12:16 Page 2


20 GREEN GOLD. 21 LET'S UPCYCLE. 22 DIARY DATES.


23 HALLMARKS. MA GAZINE


Gold in an ethical new shade. Making new out of old.


jewellery 2012AWARDS


Key events in the jewellery making world.


The mark of quality.


COMPETITION. Win a £200 spending spree.


jewellery 2012AWARDS


MA GAZINE


jewellery 2012AWARDS


Winner of ‘Best for Tools’ Category


MA GAZINE cooksongold.com 3 14


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24