As suppliers of Beading Tools for some years now, one of the most common questions we are asked is 'what type of pliers should I buy?' This guide is complied by Graham Halls of CJ Beaders, specialists in the...
What is decoupage? Decoupage is a popular craft, which can be used to create many beautiful projects. The word originates from the French 'Decouper' - to cut out. Decoupage work can be flat, for example...
Homemade Play Dough You can make great playdoh so quickly for next to nothing! The quantities below make a ball of dough about 10cm diameter. If you have a large pan (e.g. stock or preserving pan) you can...
About this Guide:I have written this guide to help you make a sound judgment on how much to bid when buying a second hand Brother Knitting Machine. Time and again we are having machines sent to us for service...
There are lots of things to take into consideration when you start off with jewellery making as a hobby, the first will probably be the cost of getting a good stock of beads and findings together! There is no...
What is a Crimp for? If you want to retain Beads in a certain position on your cord(wire or Supplemax clear Nylon) then you will need a crimp. If you wish to creat a loop in the cord and fix the end, you will...
Buying a kiln for jewellery making - a few guidelines. Having bought several jewellery kilns I thought that I might be able to point potential buyers in the right direction when choosing one and hopefully...
This is a two part guide on the Brother ribber. Part 1 is installing your ribber properly onto the knitting machine. Part two is making the necessary adjustments before knitting can be found under the title:...
There exists now a trend for home owners to move away from traditional ceramic tiles and invest in larger (and of course heavier) porcelain or granite tiles. A fashion spurred on by the contemporary look and...
Princess Jewellery's guide to making a beaded wrapped wire link or drop.Difficulty level: Level 1 - Beginner (For explanation of ratings please see bottom of this guide)Time: 5 minutes I chose to make a beaded...