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Swarovski Pearl Beads

Swarovski Pearl Beads | The Bead Shop 06/08/2015
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Creating the Perfect Wedding Day Accessory

When it comes to weddings, every bride wants the perfect day. This includes getting every last little detail of her outfit and accessories right, in order to look and feel her best. Many of you will be able to relate to that feeling of looking in the mirror before you walk down the aisle, feeling the best you have every felt.           If you want to create that feeling for someone else, we have created the perfect bridal bracelet using traditional Swarovski pearls, so that you... Read More

Swarovski Pearl Beads | Jewellery Making | The Bead Shop 03/07/2015

How to Make a Stunning Swarovski Anklet

                    Whether you’re a beading beginner or expert, this how-to guide will give you all the tools you need to create a beautiful anklet – the perfect accessory now that the sun is shining. Swarovski beads are perfect for adding a little glitz, however they also work great with seed beads or glass beads. What are anklets? Anklets are exactly what they say on the tin, bracelets that are worn around the ankle. They are perfect for warm weather jaunts and... Read More

17/07/2013

Boho Chic Indian Style Necklace

The Bohemian look or ‘Boho Chic’ as it is also known has hit the high street for Summer 2013. This look celebrates warm colours and layering, vibrant shades with an earthy rustic feel; a nostalgic nod to the 1960’s and 70’s, Flower Power, Free Love and flowers in your hair!!! To replicate this look in jewellery, the Indian hand painted glass beads and the Venetian glass, work perfectly, giving the piece a rustic earthy looking style. The use of bold colours combined with gold or copper findings and a large... Read More

06/07/2013

How To Make a Retro Wrapped Wire Square Bangles

 Create Janine’s eye-catching square bangles. Why not stack these in a mixture of metals and beads for a retro look that is easy to make, without the need to solder use any specialist equipment. These bangles are a great introduction to creating cold connections. It can sometimes be a bit scary to start creating chunky, metal and wire based pieces, but with these bangles, there is no need to have any specialised equipment and no need to solder. The bangles are made simply with a wire wrapping technique and can... Read More

28/06/2013

How to use Memory Wire – 3 Jewellery Design Ideas

In a nutshell  Memory Wire is an alloy that remembers its original shape when stretched, making it a beautifully forgiving material to work with. You can squeeze it, pull it or twist it and the flexible little loops will bounce back into shape with no questions asked.  Upon opening the packet Memory Wire will resemble a ‘Slinky’ Toy. Wine Glass Charm Macramé Wrapped Earrings Boho Fluted Bangle   assembling the structure. We have used 2 x 4mm Luminous Green Swarovski Bicones and 1 x 4mm Turquoise Swarovski Pearls on each pin.... Read More

05/06/2013

Be Inspired – Summer Floral Necklace

Recently, I’ve been overwhelmingly drawn to blue tones and as this month’s jewellery brief was summer floral and pastels I thought I’d use this opportunity to take a step out of my usual colour comfort zone. Initially, I thought  the air blue opal and the x2 coated light sapphire AB Swarovski bicones teamed with the antique silver Figaro chain looked a little ‘Ice Queen’, but after I incorporated yellow glass pearls and a sunflower cameo, the piece was brought right back into summer. I love combining the sparkle of Swarovski... Read More

03/06/2013

How To Make a Purple Tanzanite Beaded Bracelet

If you’re new to jewellery making, then do not worry, this bracelet is perfect for beginners as we will explain all the essential techniques and teach all the skills from scratch. Once you have mastered this bracelet, you will have the knowledge and skills to be able to start making and designing your own jewellery. Techniques Attaching a clasp, opening a jump ring, Attaching a callotte Tools Wire Cutters, Flat Nose, Round Nose Follow step-by-step instructions    Step 1 Cut a piece of Tigertail approximately 25cm long and attach a calotte to one end.  Now thread on your... Read More

20/05/2013

How To Make a Purple Passion Wedding Bracelet with Swarovski Crystals

Description Create this simple but beautiful Wire bracelet, perfect for the bride or the bridesmaids, it is made up of Swarovski crystals and pearls, Diamante Rhondells, Silver rose colour  Beadalon wire, and silver plated findings. Techniques Crimping, opening and closing jump rings Tools Two flat nose pliers or chain nose pliers, crimping pliers (optional) and wire cutters. Level Beginners   Follow step-by-step instructions Step 1 Cut two pieces of beadalon, thread both ends into one of the EZ crimp ends and squeeze either side of the crimp with flat nose... Read More

07/05/2013

Beautiful Spring-time inspired tiara

  This beautiful Spring-time inspired tiara uses Swarovski Bicones and Pearls, along with our gorgeous filigree leaf charms to create a stunning wedding look. Perfect for a bride who wants to add a splash of colour to her big day! Start by spacing the leaves along one of our round shape tiara bands, then make pearl and crystal trees with twisted wire and attach these along the band. When you are happy with the design, attach a row of crystals along the band and tweak your design until perfect. Products... Read More

24/04/2013

Semi precious stones and Swarovski Jewellery Set By Jenny

What have you made and why do you like it? fluorite, swarovski, necklace, bracelet and ring set.  I love this because the semi precious stones and swarovski make it feel special What inspired you? swarovski purple mix and the mesh clasps and brooch kits Which type of beads you have used and why? 36mm sieve brooch, finger ring with mesh 1, 17mm box clasp with mesh, 8mm fluorite beads, silver head pins, swarovski purple mix 4mm x 2, swarovski glass pearl beads 4mm crystal dark and mauve, 6mm swarovski bicone... Read More

15/02/2013

Fantastic EZ Findings from Beadalon

Brand new to the Bead Shop are these fantastic EZ Findings from Beadalon.  They are so easy to use and give great professional results whether you are a beginner or a more advanced jewellery maker. This large range comes in silver and gold plated and the crimp ends are available with or without the clasp already attached, therefore you can use them in conjunction with your own clasps, for a more personalised look. To make the bracelet above, I cut a piece Beadalon wire (you can use upto size.026in/0.66mm Beadalon... Read More

16/01/2013

Chanel’s new pastel nail varnish inspires The Bead Shop

Chanel’s new Spring/Summer 2013 nail varnish shades are set to launch this week and pastel hues appear to dominate the collection. The colours have given us an idea of what shades will be in fashion this summer and we have made some jewellery kits to match the new range. The new limited edition colours will form part of Chanel’s infamous Le Vernis nail varnish collection and will launch on January 18th. The featured shades are the hot pink Fracas, rosy beige Emprise and the deep reddish-beige Accessoire. They have been... Read More

21/09/2012

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 Academy Teacher, Holly, has been using them with the 6mm Swarovski Pearls and managed to make these beautiful Scrunchie Bangles, using a Dutch Spiral Stitch.   Holly has used the 6mm Swarovski Pearls to create a continuous spiral design around the bangle and chosen colours which complement each other well.  Two of these bangles incorporate the Size 6/0 mixes, one is Pebble Stone and the other is... Read More