Tutorials and Mini-Makes

Read through our Jewellery & Beading Tutorials brimming with invaluable, illustrated information on basic jewellery making techniques, as well as material/tool guides and glossaries.

New Design! Preciosa Heart Necklace

12/04/2016 0

The latest Beads Jar video tutorial with Billie this week takes you through making this gorgeous vibrant Blue Preciosa Heart Necklace. It's double stranded with a pretty Silver hammered heart connector in the centre. The two strands hold tiny 3mm blue aqua Miyuki Seed beads and the other our beautiful Preciosa Czech glass pellet beads. I can't tell you how beautiful these beads are, such an interesting shape that catches the light perfectly. They're available in a fantastic selection of colours ...

Friday Make! Black Onyx & Tiger's Eye Bracelet

08/04/2016 0

It's Friday....the work day is almost over...we have the weekend to look forward to! So, here's a quick and easy little make to give you a little creative inspiration if you're feeling like getting your craft on. Billie takes you through making a gorgeous Semi-Precious elasticated bracelet with our lovely Black onyx and tiger's eye beads, as well as two ornate antique Silver bead caps. It has a wonderful ethnic feel to it and will add a little boho magic to your summer wardrobe. Things you will...

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...

Make This Spring Butterfly & Liberty Set!

22/03/2016 0

It's been a while since we used our gorgeous Liberty ribbons and Cords in our design ideas so....Billie has created this cute and colourful necklace and drop earring set. Billie's used beautiful soft 4mm Liberty of London cord in their classic 'Glenjade' print, polished Silver butterfly beads, metallic Green Chinese crystal bicones and tiny Blue Zircon Miyuki Seed beads. 'Glenjade' is one of my absolute favourite Liberty prints, particularly in this rich Teal colour. To see different colour vari...