How To Make... Jewellery

4 Simple ways of making cameo necklace’s using cameo mounts.

The Bead Shop — Thu, 17 May 2012 15:38:14 +0000

Tags: Cabochons, cameo mounts, Cameos, Fimo Flowers Beads, Flat Backed Flower Beads, Glass Pearls

First is this sweet simple necklace looks great with the soft pink glass pearls they add that old vintage look, and for the pendant we have used a few Swarovski gems and a fimo flower, these are glued with epoxy glue into a cameo mount. To make this necklace even more special and different we have added the toggle on the side instead [...]

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Adding glamour with Czech faceted round glass beads

The Bead Shop — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:14:00 +0000

Categories: Inspirations

Tags: Bead caps, Czech Glass Faceted Beads, metal charms, Spacer Beads

These pretty beads will add glamour to any outfit. The Czech faceted round glass beads are available in a wide variety of colours and come in either 4mm or 6mm sizes. For the necklace and bracelet pictured, we have used patterned spacer beads, metal charms and bead caps to create an eye catching, unique piece [...]

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Create a cute ribbon necklace using Dahlia flowers

The Bead Shop — Tue, 15 May 2012 11:15:04 +0000

Categories: Inspirations

Tags: Cameos, Flat Backed Flower Beads, Glass Pearls, Ribbon, Ribbon Clamps, Swarovski Bicones, Swarovski Faceted Drops

We have used different sized flat back connectors and then with epoxy glue set in the resin dahlia flowers and rose cameos, to create this cute necklace. They are connected with Swarovski crystals and pearls, finished off with ribbon for a softer effect. The Swarovski drop adds a bit of sparkle.

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Creative cameo & flower charm necklace

The Bead Shop — Mon, 14 May 2012 12:35:46 +0000

Categories: Featured Articles, Featured Creative, Inspirations

Tags: Bead caps, cameo mounts, fimo flowers, Flat Backed Flower Beads, Glass Pearls, Shamballa Beads

We have used a mixture of the cameo mounts to create this bright and colourful vintage style charm necklace. The pictured pendants are just pictures cut from magazines and on the centre pendant we have used clear glass cabochons glued over the top; hypo cement is best for this. We glued jump rings onto the [...]

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8x10mm Glass Rondells Beads

The Bead Shop — Thu, 10 May 2012 16:15:07 +0000

Categories: Beads

Tags: Glass Rondells Beads

Finding the right bead for your next jewellery item can be overwhelming with the thousands of different bead types on offer. We want to make choosing beads as easy for you as possible and each week we will continue to give you advice and tips to help you with your jewellery designs. One [...]

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Add a touch of bling with glass Rhondell beads

The Bead Shop — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:34:25 +0000

Categories: Inspirations

Tags: Czech Glass Faceted Beads, Glass Rondells Beads, metal charms, Rhondell Diamante Beads, Swarovski Bicones

These glass Rhondells are great for adding a touch bling to any piece of jewellery and are complimented well with Swarovski crystal. In addition to the glass rhondells we have used Swarovski crystal and pearls, rhondell diamante beads, Czech faceted round glass beads and metal charms along with black and antique brass steel plated chain.

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Glitter beads add sparkle to any piece of jewellery

The Bead Shop — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:19:38 +0000

Categories: Featured Articles, Inspirations

Tags: bird charms, Diamante Beads, heart beads, metal charms, Round Pearlescent Glitter Beads, Stardust Beads, Swarovski Bicones, Toggle Bracelet

These beads will add a subtle sparkle and glitter to any piece of jewellery, mixed with charms to make bracelets. With this bracelet We have used antique metal charms, glass heart charms, stardust beads, Swarovski 4mm Rhondell Diamante Beads and a champagne toggle bracelet.

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Glass Pearl Necklace Set

The Bead Shop — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:37:26 +0000

Categories: Inspirations

Tags: Bead caps, Glass Pearls, Pendant Bail, Swarovski Bicones, Swarovski Drop Pendants

Glass pearls are a great alternative to the more expensive Swarovski pearls, they come in many different vibrant colours. The glass pearls are perfect fillers and can be mixed in with Swarovski crystals.

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Vintage Style Earrings by Lesley

The Bead Shop — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 12:54:46 +0000

Categories: Featured Creative, Reader's Jewellery

What have you made and why do you like it?Using these lovely fancy copper bead cones from The Bead Shop, alongwith some red candy jade, I made these vintage style earrings. What inspired you?The tibetan style cones have very pretty intricate detailing and Ithink they make fabulous earrings. Which type of beads you have used [...]

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Kumihimo Jewellery by Wendy

The Bead Shop — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 12:49:11 +0000

Categories: Reader's Jewellery

What have you made and why do you like it?Bracelets and Necklaces What inspired you?I was introduced to ‘Kumihimo’ while visiting my cousin in Canada, shehas lived in Hong Kong and studied Weaving & braiding while there. Ireally am hooked on it now and enjoy trying new ‘patterns’. I am onlyjust starting to find supplies [...]

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