Making your own tiara and accessories
If you are a complete beginner there are several ways to get started. You may have clear ideas in mind, but need help with materials and tools; visit your local bead store and see if there is a tiara maker in store who can offer advice.
Research the web! A google [...]
It’s that time again… Wedding season is here and for all sorts of reasons people want to come along and learn how to make dazzling tiaras, fascinators, crowns and crystal hair pins. Not only are we thinking about bridal accessories, but with the explosion in Prom wear, you might discover a great little earner if [...]
We are all hoping for an Indian Summer this year and in preparation you’ll need some ethnic jewels to add sparkle to the summer fashions. Jazz up something from the high street with Shiney Company’s vibrant Bollywood style earring designs made with rich gold plated wire and CRYSTALLIZED™ – Swarovski Elements.Follow our Step by Step [...]
A must for CRYSTALLIZED™ – Swarovski Elements fans! Visit the community area of the Create Your Style website. It’s got forums and design ideas, plus you get to chat to other crystal fanatics and share your latest designs, ask questions and pass on tips. http://www.community.create-your-style.com/
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5 essential top tips for jewellery making
Do your research
Decide if you want to bead with tiny seed beads and a needle or whether stringing, knotting and working with wire suits your creative desires! Local bead stores are a great source of information and may specialise in one of these areas, sell kits with instructions or [...]
Create these fabulous Cocoons as use them as Christmas tree decorations or add them to leather or ribbon to make a stylish necklace… featuring CRYSTALLIZED™ – Swarovski Elements
Easy to make and require only minimal tools and materials
Materials and tools needed
· Snipe nose (chain nose) pliers
· Wire cutters
· A selection of beads or crystals
Step 1
Take [...]
Wrapped Loops
Make stylish and professional jewellery by replacing loops and jump rings with secure wrapped loops. It looks professional and makes for a very secure finish. Whether you make for fun or to sell, it’s worth learning this technique to improve the quality of the jewellery you design and make.
Tools required
Round nose pliers
Snipe nose [...]
Free Crystal Bracelet Tutorial
Crystal Octagon Bracelet – FREE jewellery making tutorial featuring CRYSTALLIZED™ – Swarovski Elements
Materials and Tools
Snipe nose pliers
Flat nose pliers
11 x 14mm Article6404 CRYSTALLIZEDTM – Swarovski ElementsOctagon Stone
12 x medium sized jump rings
1 x Twisted Oval Toggle clasp
Step 1
Firstly, consider the size of your bracelet. 11 stones connected with 6.8mm diameter jump [...]
