Clik here to view.
How To Make…Steampunk Bracelet
1 Using 3 of the headpins place on a red rose with 6mm crystal ab satin and turn a loop, add on another 3 headpins the yellow fimo flower and 6mm Swarovski vintage gold pearl, turn a loop. 2 Place 4...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How To Make…Mystic Black Charm Bracelet
1 Cut two small lengths of chain approx 8cm and 6cm, place the longer chain on the second link of the bracelet in from the end with a thick jump ring and the other end onto the 8th link and place on...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How To Make…Romantic Kilt Pin
1 Cut two lengths of chain, 14cms and 10cms, thread both ends to a open thick jump ring and attach to the 1st and 6th loop on the pin. [toggle title="Techniques: Opening a jump ring"] [half] [/half]...
View ArticleShow your love on Valentine’s Day with romantic jewellery
We love Valentine’s Day, it’s so romantic and many of our customers come into our shop looking for gifts for their loved ones. I wanted to create some new jewellery kits for the occasion and my...
View ArticleClik here to view.
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 don’t always have to use the holes that come with certain beads. The flower is...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Fimo Flower Beads
These pretty and versatile Fimo flowers can be used for all manner of jewellery and all five stunning shades work together perfectly. View Collection >> The post Fimo Flower Beads appeared...
View ArticleClik here to view.
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 green. The Japanese seed beads in champagne rainbow...
View ArticleClik here to view.
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, shehas lived in Hong Kong and studied Weaving...
View ArticleClik here to view.
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. Spring is such a lovely time of year for bright yellows, purples...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Creative cameo & flower charm necklace
We have used a mixture of the cameo mounts to create this bright and colourful vintage style charm necklace. The pictured pendants are just pictures cut from magazines and on the centre pendant we...
View ArticleClik here to view.
4 Simple ways of making cameo necklace’s using cameo mounts.
First is this sweet simple necklace looks great with the soft pink glass pearls they add that old vintage look, and for the pendant we have used a few Swarovski gems and a fimo flower, these are glued...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Steampunk Fimo Rose Earrings
The earrings are steampunk inspired and the roses are glued onto a steampunk cog wheel pendant and then that is glued onto a flat back connector so that a ear wire is easy to attach. Then we glued...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Red Pearl Necklace with Fimo Rose Pendant
Our fimo roses beads can be great when used as centre pieces. We have used epoxy to glue the rose into the cameo mount pendant with a few Swaroski crystals to add sparkle. We have used glass pearls in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Summer holidays are fast approaching
Summer holidays are fast approaching and as I am desperately trying to find a break myself, I was inspired to make some holiday jewellery. We have just got some new turquoise semi precious beads in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
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, brooches and head bands....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Halloween Gothic Style Inspired Jewellery Kits
So it’s that time of year again when the ghouls and goblins come out to play and witches are flying around on their broom sticks! Oooh we love a good Halloween fancy dress party here at the bead shop,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
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 style must-have. After a glamorous revamp by...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Embellished Headbands with Flowers, Beads and Ribbon
We had another trip to London this time to the infamous Brick Lane, What an amazing place and so many people! There was so much there to get inspired by. We noticed that head wear is very popular at...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Jewellery Kit of the Week – Valentine Love Heart Locket and Earrings Set
February is all about love and to celebrate Valentine’s Day we have some romantic jewellery kits for you! This week’s jewellery kit is our Love Heart locket and earrings set designed by Emily. This...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Floral jewellery tributes decorate collections on Spring/Summer catwalks
It’s currently fashion week in New York and the Spring/Summer runways are awash with pretty flowers. Floral influences have been seen across many collections from Chanel to Sass & Bide. Floral...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Gingerbread Memory Wire Bracelet Kit
This is a great project for a rainy afternoon – quick, easy, and so fun to make and wear. The best thing about this bracelet is that it’s so easily customisable; although we’ve provided you with a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
A really cool technique using your favourite ribbon
Charm bracelets have always been a favourite piece of jewellery for many people and whenever we make a new charm bracelet kit here at the Bead Shop, these tend to sell very quickly. Charm bracelets...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Be Inspired – Lily Pad Semi-Precious Bracelet
The brief I have styled my jewellery to this month is pastels and floral. I am drawn to pastel colours aesthetically but I do not usually incorporate them into my own jewellery. This has given me the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Be Inspired – Vintage Sunflower Spiral Necklace
So this month yellow was the brief, the colour that represents ‘happiness’ and the colour of the sun. My problem with this was that yellow would usually be my least likely colour choice given the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How To Introduce Skull Beads into Gothic Jewellery
Skull Beads Perfect for Halloween Halloween is fast approaching and October fashion will be introducing a Gothic style with lots of black Accessories. Our semi-precious skull beads are the perfect...
View Article
