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How To Make…Mystic Black Bling Ring
……………. Step 1. Thread on 5 headpins the bead caps, then the 8mm Czech round and another bead cap, make a loop on each headpin, place on the 1st, 3rd and 5th loop on the ring, and on the other side...
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How To Make…Romantic Kilt Pin
1 Cut two lengths of chain, 14cms and 10cms, thread both ends to a open thick jump ring and attach to the 1st and 6th loop on the pin. [toggle title="Techniques: Opening a jump ring"] [half] [/half]...
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How to make…Antique Brass Feather Charm Bracelet
1, Place the beads below on 4 headpins, in the order shown and then turn a loop on each to finish. 1x 4mm Swarovski Indian sapphire 1x Emerald soft touch bead 1x 4mm Indian sapphire 2, Place the...
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How to make…Antique Chain Beaded Necklace Kit
1 Place each of these set of beads in order shown on 2 eyepins and make a loop on each. [half] 1x 6mm Vintage Gold pearl, 1x 10mm Emerald soft touch, 1x 6mm Vintage Gold pearl, 1x 6mm Vintage Gold 1x...
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How to make…Steampunk Charmed Necklace
1 Cut the belcher chain to approx 14cm 2 Place on 4 silver headpins 1 x cezch faceted oval and 1 x swarovski 4mm crystal, and make a wrapped loop. 3 Using 4 antique brass headpins place on the 8mm...
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How to make…Baby Blue Bling Ring
1 Using 10 headpins, on each headpin you will place a seed bead and then one of the Swarovski bicones or a pearl, so you will have 5 headpins with 6mm bicones and 5 headpins with pearls. Do the same...
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How to make…Vintaj Leaf Charm & Swarovski Pearl Bracelet
1 On 5 headpins place 1x bead cap 1x Swarovski pearl and another beadcap; make a wrapped loop on all of the headpins. [half] 1 To control the length of your stem, position the wire on the thick area...
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How To Make…Powder Purple Swarovski Pearl Watch
1 Cut two lengths of tiger tail approx 20 cms long, thread one length through one side of the watch, so you have two lengths on either side the same. On one side thread on a stardust bead Swarovski...
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How To Make…Pearl Drop Leaf Earring With Vintaj Brass & Swarovski Crystals
1 Cut the chain into two lengths for each earring aprox 3 or 4 cms. 2 Place 7 of the 6mm pearls onto headpin, make a loop, and attach these straight onto the chain. Learn How To Make A Loop 1 To...
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How To Make…Autumn Bag Charm with Swarovski Crystals
1 Place the selection of beads onto headpins a couple of beads on one headpin, or just 1 bead, You can put three on a headpin, but make sure you have a big bead first then 2 smaller beads, you will...
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How To Make…Fimo Rose Mesh Ring With Swarovski Crystals
We have used two Fimo flower beads, that look very pretty against the Swarovski Crystals, which are in the colours fuchsia, hyacinth and fern green. The Japanese seed beads in champagne rainbow...
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How To Make a Ring from Vintaj Natural Brass Components
This really sparkly Vintaj statement ring is a great example of how you can transform flat Vintaj Components and connectors into a standout piece of jewellery. To make this ring Janine has simply...
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Jewellery Kit of the Week – Glitter Ball Bracelets
From this week we will introduce you to a regular blog called Jewellery Kit of the Week. Excited? We are too! The first jewellery item is our Glitter Ball Bracelets made by the lovely Fran. The...
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Jewellery Kit of the Week – Winter Garden Necklace and Earring Kit
This week’s jewellery item is our Winter Garden Necklace and Earring Kit designed by Fran. The kit features Swarovski Crystals, Shamballa beads, seed beads, velvet ribbon and Vintaj charms. The Winter...
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Gingerbread Memory Wire Bracelet Kit
This is a great project for a rainy afternoon – quick, easy, and so fun to make and wear. The best thing about this bracelet is that it’s so easily customisable; although we’ve provided you with a...
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Evoke the glamour of 1940’s Hollywood with the gorgeous chandelier earrings
Janine is Office Manager at The Beadshop Manchester, and has been designing jewellery both at work and in her spare time for about 3 years. She loves to use Swarovski, mixed metals and loves...
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How To Make…Tibetan Style Bracelet
Spring is on the way, so we’re feeling a little bit bohemian and summery! This Tibetan style bracelet is a beautiful addition to your spring wardrobe; here’s our simple guide to making it! There are a...
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How to Make…Red Indian Infusion Bracelet Kit
This beautiful bracelet is Red Indian inspired, and made using a variety of different beads. We love the quirky, hand painted Indian beads – each one is totally unique. The bracelet is a great...
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How To Make…Shamballa Style Sparkle Bracelet
Shamballa style bracelets are one of the latest crazes to hit the beading world. Although they look difficult, they’re actually really easy to make, as the whole bracelet is based around one...
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How To Make… Freshwater Pearl and Semi- Precious Necklace
This necklace combines Purple freshwater pearls with Semi Precious Gemstones alongside black plated chain and findings to give an elegant and sophisticated looking piece of jewellery. This kit will...
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How To Make Memory wire Hoop Spike Earrings
Make a bold statement with this spike hoop earring. Made using memory wire antique silver plated spike charms. Diamante rhondells and metal spacer beads. Fine steel chain is added for a delicate...
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How To Make…Purple Night Bracelet with Freshwater Pearl Beads
Description This bracelet combines purple freshwater pearls with rose quartz alongside black plated chain and findings to give an earthier feel. Techniques How to open and close Jump rings. How to...
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Exploring the world of craft wire – Jewellery Making Project
This dainty craft wire jewellery earring and bracelet set is simple but elegant, ideal for anybody looking to explore the world of craft wire or somebody searching for something out of the ordinary....
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How To Make… Skull and Rose Chain Necklace
Description This dramatic necklace is made using Swarovski pearls, a semi-precious skull and a resin flower which is glued onto an antique brass flat back connector using strong jewellery glue. The...
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How To Make… Beaded Friendship Bracelet
Description A new funky take on the traditional friendship bracelet. This is made using just seed beads and jump rings so is ideal for someone who is new to jewellery making. Tools No tools are...
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How To Make a Purple Passion Wedding Bracelet with Swarovski Crystals
Description Create this simple but beautiful Wire bracelet, perfect for the bride or the bridesmaids, it is made up of Swarovski crystals and pearls, Diamante Rhondells, Silver rose colour Beadalon...
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How To Make a Skull and Fabric Chain Bracelet
Description Learn how to make a beautiful vintage style bracelet, which is perfect for any occasion. Techniques Wrapped loops or simple loops, opening and closing the jump rings Step-by-Step...
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How To Make a Purple Tanzanite Beaded Bracelet
If you’re new to jewellery making, then do not worry, this bracelet is perfect for beginners as we will explain all the essential techniques and teach all the skills from scratch. Once you have...
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How To Use 7 Strand Beadalon Crinkle Wire
Buy Beadalon 7 Strand Crinkle Wire 0.38mm The 0.38mm 7 Strand Beadalon crinkle wire is a great product to use if you are looking for a unique finish. The irregular bends in the wire create a rustic,...
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How To Make a Rose Pearl Skull and Chain Bracelet
This simple bracelet kit is made up of Swarovski pearls and steel chain, a diamante rhondell Vintaj Arte Metal charms, and semi-precious skulls. The delicate fine black steel chain compliments the...
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How To Make Romance Beaded Heart Pendant with Swarovski Bicones
To make this romantic heart pendant you will need to use this advanced bead weaving technique, that we have explained for you below. To get its gorgeously sparkly finish we have used Swarovski...
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How To Make a Chunky Pearl Weave Necklace
Learn how to make this fun and funky necklace is made up of glass pearl beads, large belcher chain and brightly colored Chinese knotting cord. Techniques Opening and closing jump rings and making...
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How To Make a Retro Wrapped Wire Square Bangles
Create Janine’s eye-catching square bangles. Why not stack these in a mixture of metals and beads for a retro look that is easy to make, without the need to solder use any specialist equipment. These...
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How to Use Chinese Knotting Cord
Traditionally used in Chinese folk art, Knotting Cord is used as a decorative handicraft. Chinese knotting is the process of creating a symmetrical shape using one length of thread to produce a...
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How to Make Aztec Tribal Jewellery
How to Make a Aztec Style Necklace Step 1 Cut the flat trace chain into two sections, thread onto a headpin, the 4mm Indian red Swarovski bicone, thread through the link on the chain. Leave a few...
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How To Make a Swarovski Neon Tassel Bracelet
Create this stunning bracelet using Swarovski Crystal Pearls, Diamante Rhondells and make your own tassels using Chinese Knotting Cord, all strung together using Stretch Magic. Step 1 Cut the Elastic...
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How To Make Your Own Jewellery Findings with Craft Wire
Up until recently I didn’t have much knowledge of craft wire. It’s one of those products that, if not used regularly, you can shy away from altogether. In my day to day jewellery making I tend to only...
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How To Pick The Correct Beadalon Jewellery Wire
We stock Beadalon Jewellery Wire The different reels, 7 strand, 19 strand and 49 strand indicates how many pieces of stainless steel have been put together inside the nylon coating. Don’t be fooled...
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How To Use Super Duo Beads for Bracelets
The arrival of our new Super Duo beads we have been on the hunt for exciting ways to use them. Super Duo beads are big business in America and the UK has a lot of catching up to do, but lucky for us,...
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How To Make Your Own Jump Rings for Chain Maille
Finding Jump Rings suitable for Chain Maille can be tricky. Standard jump rings can be a great choice for anyone wishing to perfect their chain maille techniques but upon wearing the piece, skin to...
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Learn The Simple Multi-strand Neckalce Technique
The Simple Multi-strand Technique This simple necklace creates a really vintage glamorous look. Learn the simple multi-strand technique that creates a collar type look, both vintage inspired and bang...
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How To Use Flat Memory Wire In Jewellery Designs
Memory wire is a great material to work with and enables you to create such a variety of jewellery pieces. The newest addition to our memory wire range is the ‘Flat Plate’ wire; a wire that behaves...
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How To Make Christmas Tree Earrings
Christmas Tree Earring Kit with Swarovski Crystals £5.95 These cute Christmas Tree Earrings are just adorable, here at the Bead Shop we are going crazy about them, and will definitely be wearing these...
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How To Make Cute Bows with Swarovski Beads
Using Swarovski beads & pearls I love to use Swarovski beads to create dazzling necklaces, which are perfect for the party season. So with this in mind I decided to design something cute and...
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Neon Beads are Back! So With That In Our Beady Mind…
As a lover of Swarovski every new colour always catches my eye, but I have to say when I first saw the neon beads I was a bit unsure and instantly thought ‘80’s rave!’ if you’re feeling bold you could...
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How To Make a Raindrop Rose Necklace using Beads
Welcome to Tales from the shop This is where we get to show you the brand new creations that have sprung from our Manchester based shop. We wanted to create a statement piece using our favourite...
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How To Make Silver Hoop Earrings using Beads
This is where we get to show you the brand new creations that have sprung from our Manchester based shop. This week we have been inspired by the sparkling Swarovski Elements and couldn’t resist making...
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How To Make Wirework Beaded Hair Combs with Swarovski Pearls
Using Swarovski Pearls & Bicones For this jewellery making project we have used our favourite beads, the famous Swarovski Bicone Beads and Swarovski Pearls, to create a very beautiful hair comb....
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How To Make Earrings with Craft Wire
Summer time is fast approaching and we are eager to get creating new jewellery for you to show off in the sun! When I think of Summer I think of warm tones such as gold and bright colours to...
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How To Make Daisy Chain Jewellery using Seed Beads
As the Festivals and summer are fast approaching us I wanted to create something that would represent this time of year, with a floral theme and pastel colours. I remember making daisy chains on the...
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