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Mini Tutorial | Stitch a Half Hitch Knot

22/04/2016 1

I've been doing a little bead weaving using square stitch and Peyote stitch this week with our Miyuki Seed beads. Whilst I was changing my thread for the third time on one piece, I remembered the first time I had a go at bead weaving with needle and thread and how little things like tying/finishing off thread was a big deal when you don't know how. In the beginning, I used to just make multiple loop knots and try and push them inside or between beads to hide them. Then I learned the little won...

Tutorial: How To Attach A Delica Clasp

01/04/2016 0

Hey everyone! The tutorial below takes you through attaching one of our awesome new two hole clasps for Miyuki Delica seed beads. The clasps are available with 3, 4, 5 and six holes to accomodate different sized bead projects. They have grooves at the top for you to glue in 3 rows of size 11 Delica seed beads, adding the perfect finishing touch. Things you will need: A beaded necklace or bracelet design measuring approximately 1cm in widthFireline beading thread (D40/2)Size 10 or 12 beading n...

♡ Working With Knitted Wire ♡

25/09/2015 1

Hi! This week I've been working with knitted copper wire mesh. Has anyone ever had a go? I'm hooked! It's such a cool material...you can stretch it, scrunch it, pull it apart, put things inside it....there are so many creative possibilities. It's supplied on a 1 metre reel and comes in a great range of colours. It's actually a flattened tube, so you can fill it with beads, crystals or any other material you can think of. You can also mould it into different shapes like petals and leaves for exam...

How To Make Ear Wires With Craft Wire

28/08/2015 0

Afternoon Everyone! I just wanted to let you guys know I made a new wire working guide this week complete with illustrations to make things clearer. This weeks guide shows you how to create your very own hoop earrings using craft wire and a tiny selection of jewellery pliers. I was so excited the first time i made these and really surprised at how quick and easy it is. All you'll need to get started is some craft wire with a minimum diameter of 0.6mm, some round nose pliers, chain nose pliers...

Introduction to Beading for beginners