Mixed media projects are sweeping the beading world! The term 'mixed media' means the pieces are made from a variety of materials, such as shrink plastic, paper beads, macrame knots, and more.

From polymer clay to fabric flowers, this app has everything you need to get up-to-speed on this funky trend.

Projects range from fabulous crocheted flower brooches to retro style earrings. We have even included three bonus videos to accompany some of the projects.

Master of aluminium Helen Harle makes some wonderful rose earrings, and Chloe Menage creates a spunky charm bracelet from shrink plastic, not the mention the paper bead tutorial.

Mixed media projects are some of the most fun to create. So grab your beading supplies, some string, shrink plastic, aluminium cans and any other crafty things, and find your next project here.