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How To Make a Beaded Kumihimo Bracelet with Seed Beads
Using the Miyuki Long Magatama seed beads, you can create this beautiful Kumihimo snake like bracelet. It is made exactly the same as the beaded Kumihimo with Swarovski or the round Miyuki seed beads. HelpFul Links Simple 8 Kumihimo Braiding Technique
How To Use Faux Suede in Jewellery Making
We have created a simple nautical themed bracelet using multiple strands of faux suede attached together in a readymade bell closer fastener. Helpful Links Micro Fibre Faux Suede Cord
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Beat The High Street – A Woven Pearl Necklace from TopShop.
For this months ‘Bead the High Street Challenge’ we chose a woven pearl necklace from Topshop. The High Street version was made using plastic pearls and chain. We decided gave ours more punch, combining sprayed glass pearls with a large gold ‘Belcher’ chain. The pearls are woven through each link using Chinese Knotting cord or ‘Shambala’ Cord. For a playful summer … Continue reading
Be Inspired – Baroque Crystal and Chain Necklace
Our wedding inspired necklace really adds simple elegance to any evening. If you have a high neckline on your dress this is a great option as it is designed to be quite long. This is perfect for bridesmaids too. Cut 5 small lengths of chain that fit roughly around your baroque pendant and attach these onto a jump ring. The longest … Continue reading
How To Make… Beaded Friendship Bracelet
Description A new funky take on the traditional friendship bracelet. This is made using just seed beads and jump rings so is ideal for someone who is new to jewellery making. Tools No tools are needed! Level This is suitable for Beginners Follow step-by-step instructions Step 1 Pass the cord through the hole in the button so that you end … Continue reading
Beautiful Spring-time inspired tiara
This beautiful Spring-time inspired tiara uses Swarovski Bicones and Pearls, along with our gorgeous filigree leaf charms to create a stunning wedding look. Perfect for a bride who wants to add a splash of colour to her big day! Start by spacing the leaves along one of our round shape tiara bands, then make pearl and crystal trees with … Continue reading
How To Make… Skull and Rose Chain Necklace
Description This dramatic necklace is made using Swarovski pearls, a semi-precious skull and a resin flower which is glued onto an antique brass flat back connector using strong jewellery glue. The antique pink rose and the coral pink Swarovski pearls help to give this necklace a feminine touch and the gold plated crimpable chain for a bit of glamour. Techniques How to … Continue reading
Exploring the world of craft wire – Jewellery Making Project
This dainty craft wire jewellery earring and bracelet set is simple but elegant, ideal for anybody looking to explore the world of craft wire or somebody searching for something out of the ordinary. Products Needed 0.8mm silver plated craft wireHook and eye claspFishhook earwireRibbon Bracelet Earrings Your bracelet and earrings are now complete and ready to wear, well done! … Continue reading
Steampunk Inspired Hair Comb
Vintage themed weddings are a beautiful alternative for anyone looking to move away from traditional Cream and Ivory. This steampunk inspired hair comb embraces the warm glow of Vintage Brass and Topaz, making it a perfect choice for an Autumnal wedding. Using feathers of your choice, team with old watch parts, keys and other objects of sentimentality to create a design unique … Continue reading
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How To Make…Purple Night Bracelet with Freshwater Pearl Beads
Description This bracelet combines purple freshwater pearls with rose quartz alongside black plated chain and findings to give an earthier feel. Techniques How to open and close Jump rings. How to attach calottes. Tools Chain Nose Pliers, Flat Nose Pliers, Wire Cutters Level This is suitable for Beginners Follow step-by-step instructions Step 1 Attach a calotte to one end of the tiger … Continue reading
