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Rating TOOLS FOR BOTH Round nose pliers Cutters NECKLACE MATERIALS 1 x antique silver toggle clasp 2 x 6mm silver plated twisted jumprings 30cm x crimped chain silver plated 50cm x fine oval chain silver plated 22 gauge non tarnish wire silver 6 x sterling silver headpins w/ball BEADS 1 x white opal large oval focal piece 2 x smaller white opal ovals 10 x 10mm Czech glass flower cups clear AB 5x 4mm Swarovski crystal cubes clear AB 4x 6mm Swarovski crystal bi-cones clear 2x 6mm heishi rondelle spacers silver plated 4x 4mm heishi rondelle spacers silver plated 24x 4mm daisy spacers silver plated NECKLACE STEP ONE Cut the following segments of chain: Thin chain: 2 x 12cm, 4 x10cm, 1 x 4cm, 1 x 3cm. Crimped chain: 1…

BEAD THEM UP Bead Them Up’s customers have been very impressed with the range and quality of beads available, and they even more impressed when they see Bead Them Up’s magnificent ground floor showroom at their new location in Ramsgate, in the southern suburbs of Sydney. Proprietors Julie and Dixie have drawn on their many years of beading experience to create their new showroom, and have thousands of wonderful products in-store. Calling it a beader’s treasure trove, Julie and Dixie have been delighted with the positive feedback from their customers. Beaders who cannot visit the Sydney showroom will not be disappointed, as the Bead Them Up website has more than 3100 products, including sterling silver, gemstones, Swarovski, Czech glass and fresh water pearls. Three years into their business partnership, Julie…

Rating TOOLS FOR ALL Round nose pliers Cutters Chain nose pliers 1. BLACK MOTHER OF PEARL NECKLACE MATERIALS 1m x 22 gauge non tarnish wire gold plated 2 x 6mm twisted jump rings gold plated 5cm crimped chain gold plated BEADS 1x Mother of Pearl diagonal drilled square set 6 x 6mm Czech black glass pearls 5 x 4mm Czech glass rondelle spacers black 4 x 8mm Swarovski crystal bi-cones jet black 2 x metal weave beads gold plated 4 x 4mm flat freshwater pearl spacers silver 1 x 5x10mm clear Czech glass teardrop 1 x gold plated swivel parrot clasp 15mm 1 x 8mm Swarovski crystal donut clear 28 x 4x1mm antique gold daisy spacers 1. BLACK MOTHER OF PEARL STEP ONE Cut 50cm 22 gauge wire, approximately 5cm…

Rating TOOLS FOR ALL Cutters Round nose pliers Chain nose pliers Glue 1. SWIRL NECKLACE BURGUNDY MATERIALS 10 x large gold plated swirl connectors 10 x small gold plated swirl connectors 1 x swirl drop gold plated 1 x hook and eye clasp gold plated 2m x 22 gauge non tarnish wire 2 x jump rings gold plated BEADS 2 x 8mm smokey topaz bicone 6 x 6mm burgundy glass pearls 6 x 6mm Swarovski crystal bi-cones smokey topaz 7 x 4mm Swarovski crystal bi-cones smokey topaz 50 x 4x1mm antique gold daisy spacers 1. SWIRL NECKLACE BURGUNDY STEP ONE Using 22 gauge wire wrap beads in between the connectors as per the photograph. Starting with dangle connector in the centre work up the neckpiece. Attach the hook and eye…

Rating TOOLS FOR ALL 10 PROJECTS Round nose pliers Flat nose pliers Wire cutters Glue OUTBACK PLAINS NECKLACE MATERIALS 150cm x 1mm Tan Cotton Cord 2 x small leather ends 2 x 6mm jump rings 1 x 10mm parrot clasp BEADS 3 x 18 x 12 mm Indian glass flat oval beads Turquoise 4 x 18 x 12 mm Indian glass bi-cones Topaz 5 x 12mm Indian glass ovals Olive 4 x 6mm Indian glass Turquoise 2 x 8mm Indian glass bi-cones Olive OUTBACK PLAINS NECKLACE STEP ONE Fold leather in half and tie a single reef knot with both strands, about 70mm in from the folded end. Thread the beads randomly. Thread a bead onto one strand of cord, slide right up to the reef knot, tie both strands…

Rating TOOLS FOR ALL 10 PROJECTS Needle Scissors or cutters Thread Bead stopper Flat nose pliers Glue 1. FLOATING BRACELET MATERIALS Tigertail Crimps Clasp set BEADS Feature beads 4mm Swarovski beads 1. FLOATING BRACELET STEP ONE Cut the Tigertail to length, reducing the length by 1cm for the clasp set. STEP TWO Thread one feature bead and each side a Swarovski bead to the Tigertail centre. Add a crimp to each side. STEP THREE Use pliers to flatten each crimp closely to the beads. STEP FOUR Add another crimp to both sides and flatten each at the same distance about 3cm from the centre of the beads. Add beads as above, and secure with crimps. Repeat this step for all beads. STEP FIVE Add clasp set as shown in diagram.…

HERE IS A SIMPLE PROJECT that can be adapted to create a set of earrings unique for you. The instructions include using wire and semi precious gemstone chips, yet can be adapted to use all sort of beads, buttons or stones. Just ensure that if you use anything larger than approximately 6mm then add length to your wire. See what you can create whilst having fun. WIRE WRAP EARRINGS Beads or gemstones can be used in this design MATERIALS 1 pair earring hooks 60cm 22g (.63mm) wire 6-8mm beads or gems 2-15mm beads Note: 24g (.50mm) wire can be used TOOLS Round nose pliers Chain nose pliers Cutters Optional - nylon jaw pliers METHOD Cut 22g (.63mm) wire into two lengths of 30cm long STEP 1 Take one wire and…

Rating TOOLS FOR ALL Round nose pliers Flat nose pliers Wire cutters 1. SHELL DELIGHT NECKLACE MATERIALS 1m clear crystal line 2 silver eyepins 2 silver end cones 8 silver crimps 2 silver jumprings 1 silver lobster clasp BEADS Shell focal pendant 50grams pink luster seed 1. SHELL DELIGHT NECKLACE STEP ONE Cut the crystal line into four equal lengths. Using one piece, thread 1 x crimp 1cm from the end, thread through loop in 1 x eyepin , back through crimp and fold. Repeat this for all pieces of line. STEP TWO On one piece of line thread seed beads to desired length. Thread 1 x crimp, go through eye of second eyepin , back through crimp. Pull the line gently to tension, fold crimp. Trim excess. Keep this…

EVER GET FRUSTRATED WITH just how to finish your creation? What sort of closure to put with your design? It’s easy when the book or projects tell you which ones to use. What about when you simply create from scratch? There will come a time when that is just what you will want to do – to create for yourself without following a book. Knowing a little about different types of closures will assist you in just how to choose the bits and pieces that can go together. Everyone at one time had to start at the beginning; even professional designers were once beginners. Finishing off your piece of jewellery can make the difference to just how it looks. Does it look like a professional or not? When collecting your…

MANY OF US COLLECT BUTTONS and have boxes full of them, ranging from your everyday sew-through flat buttons that have fallen off clothes to the ornate, vintage glass buttons your great-grandmother passed down through the generations. Why not incorporate the buttons into jewellery that is sure to make a statement? The vintage buttons you’ve been too scared to use could be turned into a new version of a family heirloom that can be worn, or the boring everyday clothes buttons could be turned into a funky new bracelet. What you do with your buttons depends on what type of buttons they are. There are two types: shank, which has a little metal or plastic loop on the back; and sew-through, which has anywhere between two and five holes that go…