January 24th, 2010
Learn the art of traditional Beadwork at Shiney Company in Bristol. The 6 week course begins on 18th February (Thursday evenings) and runs for 6 consecutive weeks from 7pm – 9pm. Each lesson costs just £20 including materials. During each 2 hour class you will learn a different technique. We will cover ladderstitch, brick stick, [...]
January 23rd, 2010
NEW Wire Work Necklace kits at www.shineyrocks.co.uk
Swirling Adventure featuring CRYSTALLIZED™ – Swarovski Elements.
A classic design for all occasions! Shiney Company’s striking freehand wire-work necklace is created from individual links connected with jump rings. The links are shaped with round nose pliers and 0.8mm wire. They take a little practice, but once you’ve mastered the technique, [...]
January 21st, 2010
If like me, you’ve admired this lovely bracelet designed by Margot Potter in the Beadalon adverts you’ll be pleased to know that I discovered the tutorial on their website and its FREE to download the PDF. Margot suggests using CRYSTALLIZED™ – Swarovski Elements Briolet beads and glass Czech Glass bead rounds, we thought you might [...]
January 21st, 2010
My favourite bead storage solution is this fab purple Craftmates Mega Storage Caddy. It has 8 x 2XL locking caddies and is designed so that the compartments won’t accidently open, spilling your beads. I also love the fact that you can open one compartment in isolation, tip out your beads and all the other sections [...]
January 20th, 2010
Get ready for Valentine’s Day with the February issue of Making Jewellery. They have 15 new projects for you, ranging from ‘easy’ for the total beginner to ‘advanced’ for the more experienced jewellery maker. And with a range of styles including steampunk, resin, enamel, PMC and chain maille, there’s something for everyone!
Why not start 2010 [...]
January 18th, 2010
Create Shiney Company’s 4 in 1 necklace combining chain with CRYSTALLIZED™ – Swarovski Elements pearls and Xilion beads.
Four individual necklaces make up this versatile design and unite stringing with some simple beadwork. It is easy to make and can be worn as 1, 2, 3 or 4 necklaces, depending on the occasion. We’ve combined fancy [...]
January 15th, 2010
Make fabulous fashion flower stud earrings with these 35p acrylic flowers. With a dab of GemTac, a pair of flat back stud earrings and these 28mm flat back flower beads, you can create a light weight, high fashion pair of stud earrings from just £1.60 a pair.
Upgrade the Silver Plated posts to Sterling Silver at [...]
January 15th, 2010
Check out the range of large faceted glass pendants for sale at www.shineyrocks.co.uk. You’ll find a leaf for your spring designs, hearts for valentines necklaces and some fabulous faceted drops too. They look great
simply added to a piece of leather, suede or chain, alternatively you could add them into your chunky strung designs.
You’ll need a [...]
January 14th, 2010
Lots of lovely new Miyuki 4mm Square Mixes now available at www.shineyrocks.co.uk .Use them in your beadwork or stringing projects. We’ve tied them into strands of monofilament, put them all together in a calotte and fastened with a crimp to create this colourful illusion necklace.
Take care when squashing crimps on monofilament. You must have them [...]
January 13th, 2010
Brand New Jewellery Kit designed by Shiney Company. As seen in the Jan 2010 issue of the Beadworkers Guild Journal. Click here to buy the kit…
Retro Rope featuring CRYSTALLIZED™ – Swarovski Element
This stylish, adaptable necklace comprises 3mm, 4mm, 5mm & 6mm Xilions (Article 5328) and Pearls (Article 5810) with Galvanised Silver Size 11 seed beads [...]
