Beads and Jewellery Making

The Mail Online has revealed that the dresses from the programme Strictly Come Dancing have topped a poll because of their sparkle. The dresses are made with Swarovski Crystal beads and have become very popular because of the show. The soft, pastel colours like pink and peach are admired more than the brighter colours according to the poll and the floor-length gowns are more popular than the shorter dresses often worn by dancer Ola Jordan. The peach, sparkly backless dress worn by Alesha Dixon in the 2007 final was voted... Read More

  One of the many kits in our jewellery making supplies range, our exclusive Swarovski Heart Hoop Earring Kits contain all the component pieces needed for making these spectacular earrings. Using Swarovski Crystal and Pearl beads and featuring Swarovski Xilion Hearts, the kits are available in four different colour themes: pretty light-rose pink, cool platinum blue, sophisticated silver crystal, and exotic gold violet, to suit your mood and match your outfit. The kits come complete with easy to follow instructions; two kits include gold-plated fittings, the others are silver-plated, but... Read More

So wrote the early 20th century French poet, Guillaume Apollinaire. Perhaps he was referring to the range of shades used by his artist friends, but colour does abound in the natural world. Looking into our gardens we see flowers of every hue imaginable: fiery reds and hot oranges, cheery yellows, bright clear blues, shades of purple and mauve, pink and lavender. Grass is green, but not all grass is the same green. It varies from emerald swards to sage-like grey-green or blue-green spikes.  Nature has long been a source of... Read More

The Vintaj natural brass range, made in the USA, offers one of our favourite jewellery making selections. The warmth of the brass sets off our coloured beads beautifully, and the range includes wires, chains and fasteners as well as motifs, spacers and mounts – everything you normally use for jewellery making is available in Vintaj natural brass. There is a large assortment of Vintaj motifs to help you create fantastic jewellery designs. You can cluster motifs for dramatic effect: keys and stars, clocks with cogs, leaves with insects, and birds... Read More

If you’re the type of girl who just can’t step out of the house without wearing at least one piece of bling during the week let alone the weekend, brushed metal beaded jewellery will be right up your street. It’s fair to say that brushed metal beaded jewellery is one of the most stunning styles available, and the great news is that this type of jewellery doesn’t have to cost the Earth. This means that even if you are really feeling the pinch after Christmas, you really don’t need to... Read More

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

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

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

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

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

In all fairness, pearl jewellery has never fallen out of fashion and it has adorned the necklines, wrists and ears of women of all ages for many moons now.

Jewellery really is a very personal thing, and the style which you choose to flaunt depends enormously on your individual style. When it comes to modern jewellery, anything goes, so whether you prefer the classic or the quirky look, you can guarantee that you can make it look truly amazing. More and more people are now choosing to make their own jewellery- not only because it is cost effective, but also due to the fact that you can create pieces which really reflect your personality.

Most of us have experienced that awful moment of panic when we realise that a loved one’s birthday is on the horizon and we haven’t set aside much in the way of funds and have absolutely no idea of what they will appreciate in the form of a gift.

If you haven’t yet experienced the benefits of making your very own jewellery, you really have been missing out, and now is as good a time as ever to get started.

If you find buying a new watch tedious, because you can't find a style you like, don't worry: you can make one that it unique and personally designed by you. Sounds expensive, doesn't it? It isn't; all you need to do is get hold of a watch face with two small hoops or hooks, and make a strap out of beads, or wire, or ribbon, or anything else you fancy.

Metal charm bracelets are great presents for friends because the charms will have been individually chosen by you, and so it will be unique. You can really make someone smile with your choice of charms; they can be as personal as you like.