Projects

Please view our projects below and have a go! Display alphabetically or newest first.

Berry Nice

Create this fruity necklace to add a splash of colour to any summer outfit.
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Mini Peyote Purse

Make this mini purse for a bridesmaid in peyote stitch complete with glass heart beads for a romantic touch. Top Tip: If you have trouble with knotting, try using a thread conditioner such as thread heaven. An adult version of the purse can be made, simply by making a longer strap.  ...
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Miracle Spacer Bracelet

This spacer bracelet is easy to make and looks fabulous with any outfit! Top Tip: Securing the crimp with crimping pliers may take a bit of practice so you may want to have a go with a spare crimp and a piece of tiger tail first.
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Vintage Rose

Create this vintage rose necklace using subtle antique chain and findings for an up to the minute fashion statement. It is cheaper for a wholesale packet of 20 glass stubby round beads, so you will have some left over to make into whatever you choose.
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Seaside Flowers

This is an easy project with colourful results. Glass hearts, millefiori donuts and lustred ovals are easily combined by simple knot work on coloured leather to give a vibrant feel to this jewellery set. This design is ideal to personalise, simply choose different colours when selecting your...
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Larger Than Lace Necklace

Give a new twist to netting stitch by mixing the bold with the delicate. Chunky wood beads are covered with dainty rocailles to make this stunning necklace.   N.B. Click on the picture to enlarge the diagrams
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Peacock Jewellery Set

This peacock inspired jewellery set, with brightly coloured plastic coated wire and gold tube is quick to make with fantastic results. Choose some different coloured wire to give it your own unique look.
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Mandala Bracelet

Make this marvellous mandala bracelet for some great wrist action
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Golden Lace Necklace

This delicate lacy necklace will make a beautiful addition to your best dress or any bridal outfit. Please note that the glass pearl mix contents may vary. Customise your projectWe have given the exact bead sequences we've used on this project. However, as you will have a variety of pearls ...
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True Blue Double Cluster Necklace And Earrings

This is an easy to make necklace with lovely results. It looks fab worn casually with jeans and a plain black T-shirt.
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Daisy Peyote Jewellery Set

This cute project is featured in issue 1 of brand new, fashionable beading magazine MAKE JEWELLERY on sale 24th March 2009 
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Seascape Bracelet

Remind yourself of sunny days by the sea with this aqua toned bracelet
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Tubular Belles Necklace

Make up your own unique pattern for each tube bead to ensure a truly original necklace.The tube beads are made with even count peyote stitch and then strung together with silver rocailles and glass beads.
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Planets Jewellery Set

The chain in this set is made up of different sized, handmade jump rings, which are hammered flat (hammering not essential). Glass beads are added on eye pins to give a splash of colour. You will also learn how to make your own catches.Try different colours or sizes of beads to give this set your...
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Spring Necklace

This lovely necklace with its fresh colours will put a spring in your step. NOTE: The necklace shown here is 60cm long but, if you have bought the suggested quantities, you will have plenty of beads to make it longer if you wish. If you need a better look at the diagrams, click the picture to...
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DECORATIVE TASSELS

These tassels are a great way to make your home furnishings look unique and sumptuous.
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Cluster Necklace And Earrings

This is a quick and easy to make jewellery set with stunning results. Feel free to use more or less beads to customise your design!  
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Waste Not Want Not Bracelet

This is a great bracelet to make from leftover rocailles from previous projects. NOTE - FINISHING OFF AND ADDING NEW THREADWhen you start running out of thread simply weave the remaining thread back through the piece knotting at various points until you run out. Trim any excess. To add a piece...
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Reindeer & Tree Christmas Decorations

These cute decorations are easy to make and make a lovely addition to any Christmas tree. UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED, ALWAYS BEGIN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WIRE. Opposite ends of the wire are shown in different colours (red and blue) to make it easier to follow.
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CHRISTMAS SNOWFLAKE

This sweet snowflake decoration is quick and easy to do and will make a lovely addition to any Christmas tree.   
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Pearly Pink Jewellery Set

Go ‘pearly and girly’ with this pretty jewellery set in shades of pink and burgundy! This project appears in Crafts Beautiful October 2008 issue. On sale 22nd August 2008. Earring Tip: Make the earrings first to ensure that you have enough beads to make a matching pair. Necklace Tip: ...
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St Petersburg Necklace

This necklace uses St Petersburg stitch. Once the stitch is mastered the necklace is surprisingly quick to make
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Mini Mandala Jewellery Set

This is an easy to make ensemble that will compliment many outfits.
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English Rose Table Decoration

This beautiful rose uses French beading techniques. It makes a fabulous table decoration for a celebration dinner party. In this project you will learn two common French beading techniques – a basic frame and continuous crossover loops. This project appears in the October issue of Beads...
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Rainbow Circles Bracelet

This bracelet of many colours will brighten up your day even when the sun’s not shining! This project appears in Bead magazine October/November issue. On sale 17th September 2008.
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Dagger Necklace

This is an easy to make necklace with sparkling results. This project appeared in Bead Magazine August/September issue. On sale 23rd July 2008.
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Egyptian Blue Bracelet

Colour was very important in ancient Egypt and this bracelet takes its inspiration from there. The word for turquoise was mefkat meaning joy or delight, blue indicated the heavens, and gold represented the sun or the skin of the Gods. This bracelet is easy to make with exotic results!
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Spiral Necklace

A stunning necklace for a special occasion on a Summer evening. This project first featured in Beads And Beyond, Issue 8, May 2008 - published 10th April 2008.
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Vintage Style Necklace

This necklace takes its inspiration from the Edwardian era with fresh, light colours and an informal, feminine style. To give a really professional finish this necklace uses crimping pliers. In two simple moves you can tightly press the crimp shut and press again to fold it into a neat circle....
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Autumn Leaves Necklace

Use right angle weave to make this intricate necklace of Autumn leaves in warm gold and topaz. Note: Finishing off and adding more thread. At some point, when you are making the embellishments, you will start to run out of thread. To finish off, weave your remaining thread through the beads...
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Party Princess Tiara, Necklace and Bracelet Collection

Three dainty projects that every little girl will love. Easy to make with lovely results. All perfect for a party princess or a pretty bridesmaid. This project appears in the August issue of Crafts Beautiful - on sale 27th June 2008.
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Clematis Tiara

This stunning tiara allows you to be really creative. Keep it simple or go over the top with twirls and beads! This project first featured in Beads And Beyond, Issue 5, February 2008 - published January 2008.
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Spring Charm Bracelet

Shake off the Winter blues with this lovely bracelet bursting with the colours of Spring. It is surprisingly easy to make and you can be sure your bracelet will be unique due to the random mix of beads. This project first featured in Beads And Beyond, Issue 6, March 2008 -...
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Decorated Champagne Flutes

This project uses even count tubular peyote stitch decreasing as you go up as the glass thins and increasing as it gets wider. The amount of rocailles you use will depend on the width of the glass. This project first featured in Beads And Beyond, Issue 9, June 2008 -...
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Millefiori Magic Necklaces And Bracelets

This is an easy project with colourful results. Millefiori and AB moon beads are suspended on beading wire with crimps to make 2 dainty necklaces and a bracelet in a modern style. This project is featured in the July 2008 issue of Crafts Beautiful - on sale 27th May 2008.
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Emerald Silk Strand Necklace

An easy to make necklace with lovely results. This project is perfect for the beginner. The fancy glass is a random mix. Beads may vary from those shown here. This guarantees you a truly unique necklace every time! This project first featured in Peoples Friend, June 7th 2008 -...
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Night Skies Necklace And Earrings

This is a very easy project, perfect for both the eager beginner and the seasoned professional. This project first featured in Quick and Crafty's bead supplement -Bead Dazzle, April 2008 - published 21st March 2008.
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Pearly Dew Bracelet

Master the art of chevron stitch when you make this beautiful pearly bracelet. This project first featured in Beads And Beyond, Issue 9, June 2008 - published 8th May 2008. ADDING MORE THREAD At some point you will start to run out of thread. To finish off, weave...
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Peyote Ring Collection

These rings are quick and easy to make. They all use even count flat peyote. Once you know the stitch the possibilities are endless! In this project we how you how to make the large daisy and leaf ring. All the others are variations on this theme. To make the thinner rings, add 4 beads instead of 6 ...
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