Jewellery Making Blog
Jewellery Making Tips and Advice
The Best Stringing Materials For Making Necklaces
Stringing materials are essential components for making necklaces – they are the materials that hold the beads or pendants in place, making sure that the
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April 27, 2023
Kumihimo Instructions
KUMIHIMO INSTRUCTION PDF
Learn how to make Kumihimo braids and use them in jewellery projects! Kumihimo, which means the ‘coming together’ (kumi) of threads (himo), is the ancient
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January 23, 2023
End Fastenings
End Fastenings Using Calottes
Mastering the end fastening technique will allow you to successfully design beaded necklaces & bracelets. Follow these simple instructions for best results every time. Download
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September 21, 2022
Jewellery Making Techniques
How to: Tying Stretchy Bracelets
One question we get asked time and time again is – “how do I tie stretch elastic?”. It is a tricky skill to master but
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July 29, 2022
How To Make Beaded Jewellery
Starburst Earrings using Micro Spacers
by Leslie A Pope Free project download – create beautifully woven beaded earrings in all your favourite colours! Fire polished & faceted miniature glass rondelle
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July 6, 2022
Jewellery Making Tips and Advice
Nymo Threads Explained
Nymo thread is a slightly waxed, lightly twisted flat nylon thread. It is available in 5 sizes: 00, 0, B, D, F. Choose your sizing
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September 9, 2021
Jewellery Making Tips and Advice
Understanding Seed Beads
Seed beads are a wonderfully versitile product that once mastered, open up an entire universe of possibilities. There is a plethora of weaving techniques to
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November 3, 2020
The Basics
5 ways to Thread Semi Precious Stones
Semi-Precious stones tend to be heavier than other beads, they also typically come with very small holes. This presents jewellery makers with a conundrum –
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October 19, 2020
Jewellery Making Techniques
How To … Turn loop
The making of a turn loop can prove to be more difficult in reality than it is in theory. Using a pair of round nose
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August 3, 2020
Beads and Jewellery Making
D.I.Y Diffuser Bracelets – Using Essential Oils with Semi-Precious Stones
If you love the beauty of semi-precious bracelets and the calming power of essential oils, then you will adore the combination of both! DIY diffuser
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August 3, 2020
Jewellery Making Tips and Advice
The Beginners Guide to Jewellery Findings…
Before the Basics… ‘Jewellery findings’ are the bare bones of any piece of jewellery. The term ‘findings’ is a collective way to describe any individual
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July 30, 2020
Jewellery Making Tips and Advice
Guide To Jewellery Making Tools for Beginners
If you are reading this for the first time chances are you have decided to embark on a new hobby. You have scanned the internet,
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July 16, 2020