Beads and Jewellery Making

This month we are inspired by leather cord, travel and the new spectrum of colours that autumn brings; dusky pinks, blues and earthy tones are the ‘go to’ colours of this season. In keeping with the travel theme, I designed this piece using black leather cord and vintage bronze craft wire, giving it a rustic earthy feel. Maybe just add a couple of wooden beads and make them for the fellas in your life I think beading sometimes can be too technical, I liked making these bracelets because they don’t... Read More

The appeal of adventure! Travel has inspired and heightened the urge for adventure and exploration, which is reflected within the autumnal ‘wunderlust’ palette. Already this year we begin to see the distinction between fashion and the outdoors become blurred in new exciting ways.   This trend, one of the three main trends for the season, is influenced greatly by the outdoors, exploration and voyage! Integrated in to the fabrics, clothing, accessories and footwear through the earthy hues of moss green, darkened brown, lifted by icy grey tones!  There are elements of forest... Read More

There’s no denying it; tassels are fun, fun, fun! Born from the family of pompoms and rosette; tassels are ornamental, tactile, historical and cute. Incorporating them into your style will add a hint of ceremony to any outfit. The versatility of the tassel is what makes it so great. Wearing them large or small, they are a playful accompaniment to shoes, bags, clothing and jewellery.  The beloved tassel has remained a fashion favourite all through history but its appearance has shifted throughout time. During the Renaissance we favoured a small... Read More

The ‘Modern Artisan’ and ‘New Renaissance’ 2013 trends are mixed together in a fashion melting pot and produce a love for Mediterranean travel chic by fore fronting Pom-Poms and tassel inspired garments and jewellery. They can be worn trimming a simple top, a feature to your summer scarf or as a statement piece of jewellery. A personal pick for jewellery is the colourful thread variations mixed with tarnished chunky metal structure. With the addition of pom-pom’s or tassels to your summer wardrobe you can stand out from the crowd and... Read More

  Victoria Eskdale Fashion Editor

Victoria Eskdale Fashion Editor

We have created a simple nautical themed bracelet using multiple strands of faux suede attached together in a readymade bell closer fastener. Upon the strands of faux suede hang little octopus and ship wheel charms, attached with jump rings. In keeping with the summer vibes  we have also made a necklace  that would be perfect for accessorizing on the beach or even layering up with other jewellery for evening wear. Here we have used 6mm glass beads, Tibetan style spacer beads, along with Jump rings, for a more bohemian style.... Read More

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 look, try choosing thread that clashes with the bead colour. Citrus and Neons work best, but this versatile design can be adapted to suit any style. Helpful Links Glass Pearl... Read More

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 chain in the middle, the next length either side of this and the shortest lengths either side of that. Attach the jump ring onto one side of a bail and... Read More