May 25th, 2011

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Eastenders Actress Gemma Bissix models Shiney’s jewellery

Actress Gemma Bissix models Shiney

Eastenders, Hollyoaks and Dancing on Ice star, Gemma Bissix models Shiney Company’s fruit jewellery in a recent photo shoot with photographer Rachel Raphael. Make your own fruit necklace with our handmade polymer clay fruit bead charms available from Shiney Rocks Online Bead Shop.

May 4th, 2011

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New SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS stretch bead bracelet jewellery kits for beginners

swarovski elements purple stretchy bracelet bead jewellery kits from shiney rocks

Stacking stretchy bracelets is very fashionable right now with many high street stores selling bundles of bracelets in colours to go with every outfit. We decided to make our own luxury version with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS crystals and pearls and a little touch of extravagance by adding a SWAROVSKI pendant too! These definately beat anything you [...]

April 23rd, 2011

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Polka Dot Stud Earring Jewellery Making Kits at Shiney Rocks

Hot Pink and White Polka Dot Stud Earrings Jewellery Making Kit

    Go dotty and make these fabulous stud earrings with our new Polka Dot Button Earrings, jewellery making kits. ONLY £3.95 and includes buttons, earring fittings, adhesive and full instructions. I can’t stop wearing my black and white dotty pair! Once you’ve made one pair, you’ll want them in every colour.     Buy [...]

April 23rd, 2011

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More Evening Jewellery Class dates added to Stroud schedule

Pink Button and Wire Necklace - Jewellery Making class in stroud

Join our Jewellery Making Workshops in Stroud on Wednesday evenings. You will get to make a variety of different styles of jewellery including this lovely wired button necklace. It’s great fun and at only £20 per session including beads, it offers great value for money. You don’t need any previous experience to come and join [...]

March 31st, 2011

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Jewellery Making Classes in Stroud – Wire wrapping stones on 15th April

Stone wrapping

Learn to make jewellery on our Friday morning jewellery classes held at Shiney Company, 27 High Street, Stroud, GL5 1AJ. A popular class is our stone wrapping class taking place on Friday 15th April from 11 am to 1pm. It cost just £20 and includes all materials. You’ll learn wire work techniques and how to [...]

March 28th, 2011

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Using folding cord ends (folding crimps) – Jewellery Making Tips

Silver Plated Folding Cord Ends

Adding folding cord ends also known as folding crimps to ribbons and leathers can be challenging, especially if you are using 2 cords at once. We have discovered a few techniques that might help you to achieve a neat and secure finish without the need for another pair of hands! Firstly, make sure you even [...]

March 27th, 2011

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New Polymer Clay Fruit Bead Charms at Shiney Rocks

Polymer Clay Fruit Bead charms

Go bananas for these hand-crafted fruit beads made by Gillian Wilson specially for Shiney Company. We’ve got red apple bead charms, green apple bead charms, strawberries, a water melon slice bead charm, oranges, lemons, pears and my favourite the banana. I like to keep an eye on what the designers are up to and Prada [...]

March 23rd, 2011

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10% Discount Day this Saturday at Shiney Company Bath

Shiney Members 10% Discount Day this Saturday BATH 5 Saville Row, Bath, BA1 2QP Tel: 01225 332 506 If you aren’t a member you can join on the day – it’s FREE to join This Saturday 26th March – Bath Shop (in-store only) 10% off everything including class bookings made in-store on the day! Plus [...]

March 10th, 2011

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Swarovski Beadwork Bangles by Julie Palmer

Swarovski Pearl Bangle by Julie Palmer

Thank you Julie for sending us some images of your beadwork. Julie made these fab Swarovski Crystal and Pearl Bracelets after attending a beadwork class in Shiney’s Bristol Bead Shop recently. Aren’t they great! Inspired by the class, Julie made another one using both Swarovski Crystals and Pearls. Very classy in the jet and black. [...]

February 23rd, 2011

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Wire Work Jewellery Classes in Stroud Friday Mornings

Wire wrapped semi precious stones

Wire-work jewellery classes – Only £20 including all materials, use of tools and tuition Come along and join us in Stroud on Friday mornings for our 2 hour wire-work jewellery classes. You can book the classes by calling 01453 753609, by visiting the bead shop at 27 High Street, Stroud, GL5 1AJ or by going [...]