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Beat the January blues

The month of January is generally a very tough one as far as finances are concerned- which is never good news for the shopaholics amongst us! Whether you have a special occasion coming up, or whether your jewellery is starting to look worn and dated, if you need to invest in some new pieces, you may be wondering just where you’re going to find the funds. Even though there are many stores on the High Street selling jewellery, this thankfully isn’t your only option, and you can easily make some... Read More

Working with beads

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you could create the jewellery that you have always dreamed of wearing? You can easily create pieces of jewellery by using some of the many materials that are available but the most versatile materials when it comes to jewellery making are beads. Making your own jewellery can be really rewarding and all of your friends will be asking how you have made such beautiful pieces out of such simple materials. You can be as creative as you like when it comes to bead jewellery and... Read More

Jewellery made from beads makes great gifts

It is surprising how many people are taking up new hobbies in the New Year and trying their hand at something that they have never done before. If you are thinking about making something or being more creative this year, why not think about making some jewellery pieces for yourself or for your friends. Making jewellery can be very rewarding and it is amazing what can be achieved when you put your mind to it. If you have never made anything like that at before, you might want to think... Read More

Creating and selling jewellery

If you have been given a craft kit for Christmas, you need to crack it open and starting making some beautiful items for yourself or for your friends. There are many things that you can make, but some of the easiest stuff to make is jewellery. If you like individual and unique jewellery, why not chose some of the beads that are going to be working with from the vast collection that are available. There are so many different beads that you can choose from when you are making jewellery.... Read More

Tools and materials for making jewellery

Making your own jewellery can be such good fun, even when you don’t really know what you are doing when you first start. Many people are not creative but they like the idea of making something themselves. There are many different tools and materials that you can use when you are making your own jewellery. The tools that have been designed for jewellery making should ensure that you aren’t all fingers and thumbs and you can clearly see what you are doing. Once you get the hang of using them,... Read More

Making jewellery left right and centre

Whether it is for your granny, your mum or your daughter, there will be a jewellery piece that you can make that would be wholly appropriate for them. There are many different materials that you can use when it comes to making jewellery but there is nothing more fabulous than beads. Beads are extremely versatile when it comes to jewellery making and they can create some of the most beautiful jewellery that you will have ever seen. Making your own jewellery can make for some lovely Christmas presents that will... Read More

Designing and making beautiful jewellery

Designing your own jewellery might just be a hobby of yours or you might run a jewellery design company. You will know how important it is to have good quality materials when you are making your own jewellery because you want each of the pieces of jewellery to stand out and look very professional. Whether you are designing and making earrings, necklaces and bracelets, you will need to make sure that the beads you are using are of a good quality. There are many different types of beads that you... Read More

Megan Hunt – Designer Interview

1. When and how did you start making jewellery? I only began making jewellery earlier this year, just before the summer when I finished my first year of University. I couldn’t seem to get a part time job, and was looking for a new hobby, and found jewellery making! 2. Where do you go for inspiration? As a lot of my jewellery is fashion-based I tend to look at the trends and get inspiration from them. For example vintage and retro style items are so popular right now, so I... Read More

Using glass and wooden beads

There are so many different beads for you to choose in order to make some beautiful jewellery. If you aren’t sure which type to go with, most people when they are starting out use wooden beads and glass beads. These are because they are easy to get hold of and easy to work with. You don’t want to be all fingers and thumbs when you are only beginning to make jewellery. In the beginning you don’t want to be trying anything too elaborate. You need to get used to the... Read More

Making jewellery from unusual beads

Not everybody is really creative and if you are struggling to find inspiration for Christmas items or something as a treat for you, why not browse through some of the many craft books that are available for jewellery making. It can be difficult finding something that you think you can make quite easily and if you need some step by step guides or some ideas for Christmas presents, then a book about beads, jewellery and other crafts would be really useful. As well as having a good book on standby,... Read More

Making a pendant

There is nothing more special than getting a personalised present at Christmas time. If you have a lot of people to buy for this year, why not think about creating them something that they are always going to remember you by. If you are stuck for inspiration, there are many different jewellery making ideas on the internet that you could use. As well as having a good idea, you also need to have the materials in which to make your jewellery pieces. Pendants and charms are really fashionable at the... Read More

Finding a great Christmas present

Christmas is fast approaching and if you haven’t thought about some Christmas presents for your friends and family yet, you need to start thinking about it now. There isn’t much time left and before you know it Christmas will only be a few days away. If you are fed up of giving the same boring presents to your nieces and nephews or to your sister, why not consider getting them a jewellery making kit. You don’t have to be creative in order to make beautiful jewellery. Not everybody has a... Read More

Starting a wonderful new hobby

You always need to make sure that you have the right tools and materials at your disposal when you are making jewellery. If you are thinking about making some jewellery for your friends for Christmas, you might want to treat yourself to a couple of items that can assist you such as a jewellery making starter kit or pliers. You will also need to decide which beads you are going to use in order to create your masterpieces. There are many different kinds of beads that you can choose from... Read More

Mastering the basics of jewellery making

If you aren’t particularly creative but you are looking for a new hobby to enjoy, you might want to take a look at the range of jewellery making kits that you can get. Making jewellery can be extremely rewarding, especially fi you really set your mind to it. Anybody can make jewellery but it takes a little bit of time and patience in order to get to grips with the tools that you need and the materials that you will be using. Most people like to use beads when they... Read More

Starter kits for making jewellery

Jewellery making can be fun for the whole family. It is amazing what you can create out of some beads and a bit of jewellery string. In order to make some really interesting pieces of jewellery, you obviously need to decide what sort of beads you want to work with. After all there are many different kinds of beads that each has their own unique qualities when it comes to jewellery making. Wooden beads, plastic beads and glass beads are some of the most popular beads around as they can... Read More

Ethnic jewellery with wooden beads

We all have a past time that we enjoy doing and for some it might be knitting or embroidery but for others it is jewellery making. Regardless of what type of jewellery you like making, you need to make sure you have the right jewellery making tools so that each of the pieces of jewellery you make look amazing. You can make some amazing pieces of jewellery using a wide collection of beads. Beads are a really versatile material to use when it comes to jewellery because you can make... Read More

Tonia Litvinenko – Designer Interview

1.When and how did you start making jewellery? I started beading when I was 13, and at that time it was mostly animals and flowers that I made. I got really into jewellery-making two years later, and now my greatest passion is making real-size flowers from seed beads, though I dedicate quite a lot of time to necklaces and bracelets as well. 2. Where do you go for inspiration? I address myself to nature as my main source of inspiration. 3. Who is your favourite designer? Amongst beading artist, this... Read More

Making jewellery could be a new hobby

If you are a dab hand when it comes to being creative, you might be thinking about taking up a new hobby to keep yourself occupied this winter. If you like creating things and you have a lot of patience, why not take up making jewellery. Making jewellery is really easy and it surprising at what you can create when you put your mind to it. You might even surprise yourself! In order to ensure that you make your jewellery successfully, it would be a good idea to take a... Read More

Jewellery making with beads for beginners

Beads are a great material for having at your disposal when you are trying to make some jewellery. It doesn’t matter whether you are making jewellery with your children or professionally, beads are a great little piece to include in the necklace or bracelet that you are making. The reason why beads are so great is because they are really versatile. They can be matched with almost any outfit and they come in a range of different colours and styles. You can get glass beads, wooden beads and coloured beads.... Read More

29/10/2010

How To Make…Swarovski Pearl Mesh Ring

Create this stunning ring kit, using Swarovski crystal bicones and pearls.  Threaded onto the mesh ring using nylon and finished off with opaque Miyuiki seed beads. 1 Take approx 1m of nylon, thread through the centre hole of the sieve so that approx 7cm protrudes from the back. Thread the other end through a hole next to it and knot the two ends twice at the back, then thread back up through the centre hole. Do not trim the short end; you will need it later to secure the finish.... Read More