When I started making jewellery I found it very difficult just getting started as simple instructions were hard to find. With this in mind I have devised the following instructions for getting started with...
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...
In this guide we've pulled together some handy tips and ideas for decorating on a budget. We've focused here on how you can save on your flowers and table decoration, a part of the wedding budget that can so...
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...
How to use Cone Shaped Coil Crimps Large Cone Crimps are one of the hardest findings to use as they are made from a particularly hard wire so can prove rather difficult to master at first. However they are...
I have often been asked what certain findings are used for and so I thought I would add something to the guide list which might assist those new to jewellery making. This isn't a comprehensive list but a...
Sculpey Polyform Products manufactures several versions of polymer clay in its Sculpey line. When fresh, these clays are fairly soft and easy to condition. All formulas are suitable for sculpting. Sculpey...
Creating Beaded Necklaces with Beadalon Wire Overview Necklaces (and Bracelets) can be strung on many different cords or wires. However, over time, we have focused on making our own Jewellery using Beadalon...
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...