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.

How to tie a Josephine Knot | Beads Jar UK

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Follow the step by step instructions below to create your very own Josephine knot to use in your Jewellery Designs. This knot is simple to tie and looks far more complicated than it really is. Ready?Step 1 Take two separate meter lengths of the cord of your choice. Line them up, fold in half, and tie a regular knot at the top. This doesn't need to be too tight as you're going to untie it later. Then separate the four lengths of cord so you've got two Cords on each side. Take the two cords on th...

How to store jewellery and beads | Beads Jar UK

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It is important to store your jewellery components and finished pieces of jewellery properly to avoid scratching, tarnishing and damage. Different materials need to be stored separately and it is vital metal is not mixed together as this can affect their quality. There are a range of storage solutions available to buy or you can use materials from your home to create your own containers. Here is some information on how to keep your beads and jewellery in top condition and some of the storage so...

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...

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...