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. 

Valentine's Day 2018

Valentine's Day 2018

06/02/2018 0
Valentine’s Day traditionally has been one of the most stressful days of the year besides Christmas and Easter, and where hundreds of men and women run to expensive shops to buy wristwatches, necklaces and other expensive items adorned with teddy bears, flowers and even the occasional love heart balloon and are then thrown at each other to show how much you love them. To me, it’s too much.  I feel that simple gestures sometimes have the biggest effect – like creating a special piece by your own ...
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Types of Jewellery Findings | Beads Jar UK

Types of Jewellery Findings | Beads Jar UK

23/01/2018 0
Alligator Hair Clip A plain metal clip that is commonly used to make hair bows and hair accessories.  Barrel Clasp A barrel shaped fastener that is connected together by either a screw or magnet.  Bangle/Bracelet Base A plain metal bangle/bracelet which beads and jewellery components can be added to. Bead Cap A metal ornament that is added to beads for decorative purposes. They come in a variety of metals, sizes and designs.  Brooch Backs Metal pins that have a three-hole plate or plain pla...
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Bead Types Guide (Overview) | Beads Jar UK

Bead Types Guide (Overview) | Beads Jar UK

23/01/2018 0
 Acrylic Beads Available in a whole range of vibrant colours, shapes and sizes, acrylic beads are an extremely light weight material perfect for any arts and craft designs. Buy our acrylic beads here. Alphabet Beads These beads vary in size and design. They can come in silver, gold, acrylic, glass and many other materials. They are perfect for putting names or pleasantries on a piece of jewellery. Buy alphabet beads here.  Aurora Borealis Beads  Aurora Borealis is a trade name used to describe ...
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Wirework techniques: Creating squiggles | Beads Jar UK

Wirework techniques: Creating squiggles | Beads Jar UK

22/01/2018 0
It’s fun and easy to incorporate decorative wire techniques within your jewellery designs! This step-by-step guide shows you how to create a simple ‘squiggle’ effect in craft wire which you can use in your bracelets, necklaces and earrings. Craft wire comes in a variety of colours so you can create something funky and original in the colour of your choice!For this tutorial you will need Craft wire (minimum of 0.6mm) We have used 0.9mmRound nose pliersSide cutter pliersRuler/measuring tapeStep 1 ...
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