Introduction to Beading for beginners

How to clean beads and jewellery | Beads Jar UK

How to clean beads and jewellery | Beads Jar UK

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It is important to keep your beads and jewellery in good condition to ensure they are durable and look fresh. Different materials need to be cleaned in various ways to ensure they are not damaged. You need to look at the item as a whole when you are deciding your cleaning method as some jewellery solutions may be too harsh for certain elements in your piece. Here are some tips on how to clean your jewellery to keep it at its best.Metal jewelleryBefore you set out cleaning any metal component che...
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Japanese 12 in 2 Chain Maille Guide | Beads Jar UK

Japanese 12 in 2 Chain Maille Guide | Beads Jar UK

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This illustrated guide shows you how to create the Japanese 12 in 2 Chain Maille weave which is great for creating unique Bracelets and pendants. This weave looks beautiful as it is or it can be embellished with beads. You will need two different sizes of chain maille rings/Jump Rings for this. A larger one for the main center links and smaller ones which are going to join these together. Here we're going to show you how to create a triangular Shape, but once you know the basic principle you ca...
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European 4 in 1 Chain Maille Guide | Beads Jar UK

European 4 in 1 Chain Maille Guide | Beads Jar UK

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The European 4 in 1 chain maille weave is one of the oldest forms of chain maille and was the weave of choice back in the middle ages (and long before) for creating armour. Here is a quick guide to get you started! It shows you how to create a small diamond Shape which can be turned into a key charm or even a pair of unique drop earrings when earwires are attached. The great thing about chain maille is that you need minimal materials to work with...Things you will need: Artistic Wire 18 gauge Ch...
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Byzantine Chain Maille Tutorial | Beads Jar UK

Byzantine Chain Maille Tutorial | Beads Jar UK

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The Byzantine Chain Maille pattern is highly decorative, easy to learn and is often used in jewellery making for creating Bracelets, necklaces and drop earrings. Follow this quick tutorial to get you started!Materials you will need 2 pairs flat nose/chain nose Pliers (or one of each)Artistic Wire 18 gauge 3.97mm Chain Maille Rings (You can use larger rings if this makes things easier for you to begin with)A length of fine wire or tie to make it easier to gripA little patience....:DStep 1 Begin ...
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