Jewellery Making Blog
Beads and Jewellery Making
Vintaj beads create a vintage feel to a piece of jewellery
We have a huge selection of Vintaj products, the beautiful vintage inspired natural brass metals. The process of making the beads & pendants is eco-friendly,
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April 18, 2012
Beads and Jewellery Making
Glass pearl beads are a girl’s best friend
Every girl likes a set a beautiful pearls thanks to movie stars like Audrey Hepburn and we have found the perfect glass pearl beads to
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April 14, 2012
Beads and Jewellery Making
Spring flowers inspire us to make some jewellery bursting with colour
We love taking our dog Ruby out for long walks and in our local park recently we came across these beautiful yellow and purple flowers.
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March 22, 2012
Bead News
Blue Peter films in our studio with jewellery designer Fatz Kassim
The Blue Peter crew came to our academy in February to film a special Mother’s Day feature with our friend Fatz Kassim. She is an
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March 10, 2012
Beads and Jewellery Making
London Fashion Week reveals some exciting new AW12 jewellery trends
We are always excited to see what the jewellery trends are going to be for the next season and London Fashion Week this month has
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March 5, 2012
Bead News
Pinterest: a new social media network that is perfect for jewellery makers
We have come across a new social media network that we think is great for ideas and inspiration for new jewellery making designs. For those
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February 28, 2012
Vintage Style Earrings by Lesley
What have you made and why do you like it?Using these lovely fancy copper bead cones from The Bead Shop, alongwith some red candy jade,
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February 28, 2012
Kumihimo Instructions
Kumihimo Jewellery by Wendy
What have you made and why do you like it?Bracelets and Necklaces What inspired you?I was introduced to ‘Kumihimo’ while visiting my cousin in Canada,
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February 28, 2012
How To Make Beaded Jewellery
How To Make…Fimo Rose Mesh Ring With Swarovski Crystals
We have used two Fimo flower beads, that look very pretty against the Swarovski Crystals, which are in the colours fuchsia, hyacinth and fern
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February 22, 2012
Jewellery Making Tips and Advice
How To Use Fimo Flower Beads
Fimo Flower beads are a popular material for jewellery makers and bead lovers alike. They
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February 22, 2012
Versatile Fimo Flower Beads
Here are a few examples of what you can make with these gorgeous Fimo flower beads. The ring is an example of how you
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February 17, 2012
Bead News
The wonderful world of beads & crafts
Did you know our shop has been in Manchester since 1993 and over the years we have met some very inspiring people. We have shared
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January 7, 2012