Handmade beaded gifts are a lovely way to give a personal Valentine’s Day present. We have some easy project ideas here using seed beads and other small beads. The basic techniques are explained and you can the vary the design to give
The DiamonDuo 2-hole beads are one of the most popular multi-hole beads as they’re easy to use and the diamond shapes fit beautifully together. These Czech glass beads also come in lots of lovely colours. Finally, their shape means they work well
Coatings and Effects on Czech Fire-polished Beads Czech fire-polished beads are one of the most popular Czech glass beads and come in a great array of colours with various coatings and effects. They are therefore a good choice for looking at
Christmas jewellery can be very easy to make using everyday beads such as seed bead, bicones and crystal puffy rondelles and make lovely little stock-fillers. Multi-hole beads such as the diamonduos are ideal for creating snowflake and star-like shapes for jewellery which
We have some great idea for Christmas Decorations including beautiful beaded and wire snowflakes and stars and little lucite angels which would look lovely hanging on a tree or in a window to catch the light. They would also make welcome little
The new Swarovski Innovations – Be Yourself Fall/Winter 2019/20 includes some beautiful new pendants, stones, colours and effects. Here are some of the highlights of their latest collection such as the lovely metallic cap pear-shaped pendants, innovative imperial cut fancy stones
Strung charm bracelets can easily be made by threading some pretty beads and attaching charms and dangles between them. Once you’ve made one you can easily adapt the basic technique using different types of beads or adding more charms to give a
Charm bracelets are always popular and, if they’re new to you, we have some hints and tips to help you put together a beautiful bracelet in next to no time. Just choose some favourite beads and charms and follow these easy steps to
It’s the time of year when thoughts turn to weddings and it’s lovely to make some beautiful bridal hair accessories. Keep them pale and pretty for classic bridal chic – or go for strong colours for a bolder look. Traditional twisted wirework looks lovely
Swarovski flatbacks hotfix are ideal for customising your own clothing and accessories These flatbacks have a special glue on the back which, when heated, bonds the flatback firmly to the material to which it is attached. Swarovski Hotfix Flatbacks –