Jewellery Making Blog
Customers Handmade Beaded Jewellery
Facebook Competition winner Tracy lets us into her life of jewellery making
Our Facebook competition winner Tracy impressed us with her answer when asked what her favourite piece of jewellery was that she had made herself: “My
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November 19, 2012
Bead News
The Bead Shop wins Blog of the Year award
We are delighted to announce that The Bead Shop has won the Make Jewellery Magazine Blog of the Year award! Make Jewellery Magazine is a
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November 15, 2012
Beads and Jewellery Making
Poppy inspired jewellery supports Remembrance Day
While the Poppy Appeal has always been a successful fundraising venture, the poppy itself seems to be following in the Appeal’s footsteps by becoming a
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November 6, 2012
Kumihimo Instructions
Simple 8 Kumihimo Braiding Technique
Learn About Kumihimo Braiding Recently and we’ve been really busy trying out different beading and cord techniques with the new Kumihimo Round boards. Here are some of the
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October 26, 2012
Beads and Jewellery Making
Embellished jewellery is a must this season
The AW12/13 catwalks were bursting with embellished jewellery and designers including Dolce & Gabbana, Oscar de la Renta and Marc Jacobs used dramatic beaded earrings,
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October 23, 2012
Kumihimo Instructions
Kumihimo braiding has really taken off recently
We recently showed a demonstration of Kumihimo braiding at the craft show in Manchester Central earlier this month and everyone went wild for it! For such
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September 28, 2012
Beads and Jewellery Making
Beautiful Scrunchie Bangles, using a Dutch Spiral Stitch.
Ever since the Miyuki Size 6/0 Seed Bead arrived we have been itching to start creating some new pieces of jewellery. Our Customer Service Representative and Bead
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September 21, 2012
How To Make Beaded Jewellery
How To Make a Ring from Vintaj Natural Brass Components
This really sparkly Vintaj statement ring is a great example of how you can transform flat Vintaj Components and connectors into a standout piece of jewellery. To make
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September 17, 2012
Beads and Jewellery Making
Alice In Wonderland Cameo Necklace and Bangle’s
This super cool Alice in Wonderland cameo cluster necklace is made using our brand new Beadsmith Collage Sheets. We’ve been really excited about these as
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August 10, 2012
Beads and Jewellery Making
Our London trip was a fantastic source of inspiration
It’s always useful to see what other people are doing in the world of fashion, beads and jewellery, so earlier this month The Bead Shop
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August 3, 2012
Beads and Jewellery Making
Violet Opal Necklace based on a design once worn by Grace Kelly
Everyone at the Bead Shop was really excited when we ordered the book Creating Glamorous Jewellery with Swarovski Elements: Classic Hollywood Designs with Crystal Beads
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July 20, 2012
Beads and Jewellery Making
My Inspiration for making Swarovski ring mesh kits
I always get excited when we get a new delivery of stock, especially when it is Swarovski crystals, and this then inspires me to make
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July 9, 2012