Read through our Jewellery & Beading Tutorials brimming with invaluable, illustrated information on basic jewellery making techniques, as well as material/tool guides and glossaries.
Leather cord can be used for bracelet and necklace designs when you require a thick, strong stringing material. It is available in a variety of finishes and colours to suit your designs. Here is a guide on the types of leather cord available and how they are best used to create fashionable pieces of jewellery.Flat leather cord
Use flat leather cord for unisex pieces of jewellery. It is versatile to use and perfect for a natural look or boho inspired Bracelets.It can be used for simple stringing...
There are many different types of chain available that come in a range of materials, Shapes and sizes. It can be quite confusing choosing the correct chain for what you require, so take a look at the guide below to see some of the chains available to use within your Jewellery Designs.Things to consider when choosing your chain Type of material - Use a material that will complement your Findings and beads. If you are using all sterling Silver components ensure you choose a Sterling Silver chain n...
There are various ways to open and close Jump Rings but there is one way that gets consistently neat results with no distortion. Pulling jump rings apart as opposed to twisting them apart can often result in misshapen circles and lead to wasted Findings, not to mention frustration! Use this method keep calm and achieve great results every time.What you will need Jump rings in whatever size you require for your project.Two small sets of Pliers.Things to attach them to such as another jump ring (t...
There are numerous ways to finish necklaces and Bracelets and with so many different Findings available it can be easy to get a bit confused. This quick guide will take you through some of the most popular techniques for finishing in jewellery making. CrimpingCrimp beads are great for creating a secure and professional finish to necklaces and bracelets. They can also be used to secure beads anywhere on your beading wire for example when creating a floating necklace or bracelet. There are two way...
