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Jennifer Airs
Jennifer is addicted
to beads, passionate
about shape and
colour, and happiest
when planning a new piece of
beadwork.
Favourite flower? I love all
flowers, but adore spring flowers
such as narcissus and primrose for
their promise of summer to come.
Newest skill? I'm always working
on new ways to bead clasps
and have developed one fit for a
Hollywood star, that will appear in
a future issue of Bead Magazine.
www.jdjewellery.co.uk
Gill Teasdale
Gill is one of the

designers at
JillyBeads and loves
experimenting with
techniques and inventing new ones!
Favourite flower? Lily, because
of the way it opens in stages to
release it's glorious scent.
Newest skill? I've been
teaching myself all sorts of
fascinating beaded spirals...
www.jillybeads.com
Gillian Lamb
Designer, teacher and

author specialising
in small beads, fine
needle and thread!
Favourite flower? Iris Siberica
- long cool and elegant, I have
these in the garden.
Newest skill? I finally had time to
play with the Superduo/twin holed
beads and have been inspired to
create two lovely new, interesting
designs - great fun!
www.gillianlamb.co.uk
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Tracy Smith
A self-confessed
chocoholic, Tracy loves
to make silver and
copper jewellery and
even dreams about it sometimes!
Favourite flower? Anemone.
Newest skill? I've just learned
how to bezel set cabochons
which is something I've wanted to
do for a long time.
cinnamonjewellery.folksy.com
Julie Holt
Julie is a jewellery
designer, tutor and
founder of the Surrey
Jewellery School.
Favourite flower? Sunflower,
their beautiful sunny faces make
me feel happy whenever I look
at them.
Newest skill? Kumihimo loving
making braids with macram cord
for an easy to wear, casual look!
www.surreyjewelleryschool.com
Lesley Messam
Lesley is a Senior Art

Clay Instructor, PMC
certified as well as
Level IV in the Master
Registry programme.
Favourite flower? Hyacinth
because they smell gorgeous.
Newest skill? Trying out stone
setting in sterling silver clay, I love it!
www.silverwithlesley.com
Caron Reid
Caron enjoys weaving

on a bead loom, and
incorporating other
techniques such as
metal clay and wirework.
Favourite flower? Orchids, with
peony roses a close second.
Newest skill? My newest
technique is off-loom beading and
the latest trick is how to incorporate
Czech spikes within loomwork.
www.caronmichelle.co
Gemma Reilly
Gemma is the
Beads Unlimited
Jewellery Designer,
her job involves
designing and making projects for
magazines and their website.
Favourite flower? The daffodil as
it always looks so happy!
Newest skill? I have just got
some new nylon jawed pliers so
have been playing with some
wirework to try them out!
www.beadsunlimited.co.uk
Fiona
Abel-Smith
Fiona is an international
artist who loves
designing beaded art
jewellery with polymer clay additions.
Favourite flower? Early spring;
daffodil, late spring; peony, summer;
roses, autumn; anemones and
winter; hellebores.
Newest skill? New technique
that has me completely hooked is
'painting' with polymer clay, I am
loving it.
www.fionaabel-smith.co.uk
Sin Nolan
Sin has been

beading for over 10
years.She loves
Japanese beadwork
and 2 needle Right Angle Weave.
Favourite flower? Sweet peas
and lily of the valley. My Dad
used to grow them in our garden,
they remind me of childhood
summers and I love them for their
gorgeous scent.
Newest skill? I've recently
bought a pair of Wubbers and I'm
looking forward to having a play
with them and creating perfectly
formed wire-wrapped loops!
www.etsy.com/shop/SianNolan
Learn more about

the contributors
in this issue.
Anna Lindell
Anna is owner and

designer at Tigerguld.
She often lets the
beads decide what
they want to become.
Favourite flower? I love the
flowers on the mock orange
shrub, their scent is lovely. When
they bloom, I usually sit by them
with my beading tray working.
Newest skill? That would be
coiling, and I believe I will have
my training wheels on for quite
some time.
www.tigerguld.com
Nelli Rees
Nelli is an awardwinning British

lampworker, author
and regular contributor
to bead and jewellery magazines.
Favourite flower? I love all
flowers, and this is why I enjoy
making floral beads, imitating
flowers in glass. But if I have to
choose, I'd go for iris, clematis, lily
of the valley and gaillardia.
Newest skill? I have been
experimenting with gold leaf, putting
it over bright red and encasing it
into crystal clear; all I can say is that
it is extremely difficult to work with,
but I'm persevering!
www.nellireeslampwork.com
Diane Turner
Diane loves all things

sparkly and wherever
possible likes to
include Swarovski
Elements into her beadwork and
wirework designs for extra sparkle.
Favourite flower?
Fresia, the colours are so beautiful
and the perfume is intoxicating!
Newest skill? Learning to use a
colour wheel, seeing what colours
correspond etc. I'm getting some
amazing results with beadweaving.
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Fresh start for spring!
pring is in the air, so with that in

mind we decided it was a great
time to give Bead a fresh new
look! We hope you love it! We're
also celebrating spring with these fresh
new projects, brought to you by our very
talented designers. We're delighted to bring
you an array of fabulous and floral inspired
designs, that are guaranteed to have you reaching
for your beads.
Whether it's Gillian Lamb's totally adorable
'Diamond Boxes' or Sian Nolan's really wearable
and surprisingly quick to make 'Beaded Topiary
Balls', or one of our other beautiful projects, there's
certainly going to be
something to keep your
beady eye happy! I have
completely fallen in love
with Nelli Rees' 'Happy
Beads', the depth and
bright colours she has
captured in her glass
work is mesmerising
and now you can try your hand at creating these
lampwork beauties too!
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The Readers' Challenge this issue was

hugely successful and floral entries have been
pouring in from all over the place! You can
see which made it to print on pages 85-86,
but don't forget to check out all the entries
over on our Facebook page.
Despite spring being on our doorstep,
there's still a decided nip on the air, meaning
there's never been a better time to enjoy being inside
with your beads, whether it's catching some rays on
your bead mat in the
conservatory, a coffee and
beading session with friends
or taking a class - we hope
we can inspire you! Talking of
classes, if you've been
looking to learn a new
technique, make sure you
take a peek at our extensive
workshop timetable for The Big Bead Show (April 6th)
on page 52. Hope to see you there!
Happy Beading!
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Projects
12 Delightful Borgia Bangle
Try embellished tubular netting with
a core of strung beads
16 Flower Power Wire Earrings
Combine pretty Greek ceramic beads
and copper wire for a 60s inspired look
20 Loomed Channel Cuff
Create a loomed cufff in stages and
include larger beads for extra depth
26 Vintage Lux Collar
Create a classic collar using a variation
of right angle weave and crystal pearls
30 Dazzling Chandeliers
Use beads, chain and simple jewellery
making techniques to create earrings
36 Beaded Topiary Ball
Create a topiary inspired beaded bead
perfect as a dramatic pendant
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42 Delightful Daffodil Earrings

Add a touch of spring with these
sweet little polymer clay daffodils
46 Dotty Jasper Bracelets
Combine Jasper beads with matching
findings and Swarovski crystals
56 Magdalena's Beaded Bows
Create these totally cute beaded
bows for a brooch or pendant
60 Delightful Diamond Boxes
Try these fabulous parkly boxes which
are perfect as ornaments
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66 Floral Choker
This beautiful pearl and lucite necklace
has a wonderfully vintage feel
76 Happy Days Glass Beads
Create a vine with multi-layered petals
for these gorgeous lampwork beads
80 Spring Flowers Bracelet
Use metallic glaze combined with
metal clay for this floral bracelet
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Check out these exciting products from your favourite

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spring is in the air

New at Old Bicycle Shop are these really unusual 15 strand clasps.
They measure 38mm x 11mm with a spring tongue mechanism. They
are available in gold or old copper for 7.70 and Silver for 8.40.
As Easter is coming, they've also found some clasps which are similar
to Faberg eggs. These two strand clasps with a spring tongue
mechanism measure 16mm x 11mm. They are available in gold for
6.00 or silver for 6.50.
As always, postage to the UK is just 1 no matter how many
itmes you buy. See the full range of clasps and more at
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Are you looking for a miracle? Beads Unlimited stock a
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All sizes come in 10 sumptuous colours guaranteed to add a
spot of wonder and glamour to your designs. Prices are a
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wholesale quantities.
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Bead in Luxury
Bead On It bead boards, handmade in the USA, are perfect for
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is made with specially selected materials that interact very well with
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Digital Delights
New in the latest range of digital beading are these fab collections now
available as Apps for your iPad, and ePubs from Amazon and Barnes and
Noble. Making with Metal Clay, Beaded Steampunk, Perfect Pearl Jewellery
and Bead Like a Pro feature fantastic projects, movies, galleries and more!
Beaded Steampunk also includes exclusive projects never seen before from
Bead's editor Chloe Menage. Bead Like A Pro celebrates the first two years
of the British Bead Awards, with designer profiles, high resolution galleries
and award winning projects.
iPad users can search for these titles or for 'Ashdown' in the iTunes
store. Android users can find all of these in the Barnes and Noble
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CUSTOM STYLE
These funky new geometric kits from Craft Jam
include laser cut acrylic shapes and all the findings
needed to create your own on-trend pendant. The
Geometric Pendant Kit costs just 6 plus postage.
Craft Jam also offer a custom laser cutting service so
you can design and create your own unique tags for
adding to your handmade jewellery.
To see the full range of kits and find out more
about the custom tags visit craftjam.co.uk
Nylon Flawless
Nylon jaw, flat nosed pliers from Beads Unlimited are the perfect
solution for using with soft wire. They have a large surface area and a
firm grip but will not damage your wire or findings. Pliers start at
7.95 per pair with big discounts for small wholesale quantities.
For a flawless finish visit www.beadsunlimited.co.uk to see the
full range or call 01273 740777.
Great British Beading

The Great British Bead Show (GBBS) is one of the largest bead
events in Britain and attracts all levels of beaders from across the
globe. It is a biennial event organised by The Beadworkers Guild,
for their members. The next one is taking place this year at the
Staverton Hotel, Daventry. NN11 6JT from 9th-12th May. The
event includes a range of workshops across 4 days with
esteemed tutors, plus exhibitions, AGM and more.
The Bead Bazaar on Sunday 12th opens to the public from
10am-4pm. 5 Entry fee for non members, BWG members
must show current card for free entry.
For more information call 07837 649 712 or visit the
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Sad news
Here at Bead we were very saddened to learn of the sudden passing away of
Pat Neeve in February. Pat was an exceptional beader, who had won many
awards for her work. She was an active member of the Ermine Street Beaders in
Peterborough and had many friends. Pat was an adventurer with crafts and as
well as her mathematically inspired beadwork, her needlelace and freeform
crochet was second-to-none. She will be greatly missed.
Tell the world

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Chichester Road, Arundel, West Sussex, England BN18 0AG. Dont
forget to include all the pricing information and details!
Leather Look
Tierracast have launched a new range of findings making it

easy to create your own custom jewellery to follow the
current trend for leather bracelets and accessories.
Now available are a variety of spacers and barrel beads
designed to accommodate cord, large hole separator bars,
links, compression rivets and endings. The new closures
include the Classic and Z-Hook and new snap caps.
Ask for these quality Tierracast Leather Findings at
your local bead shop and see the full range at
www.tierracast.com
Donut
Dilemma
Ever wondered how to hang those lovely semi-precious
Donuts? Well Kernocraft have the answer with these lovely
new holders which are already proving really popular.
Available in a quality silver plated finish they cost 4.95
each and are limited in stock. Designed to fit a 40mm
donut, simply slide the bar into the centre of the donut and
then fold over to secure in place. Great for beginners, they
look stylish too.
To see these and the range of semi-precious donuts
stocked by Kernowcraft, or to order a free catalogue
visit www.kernowcraft.com or call 01872 573888.
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Covering a wide range of wirework , kumihimo and beadweaving,
classes are taught by in-house tutor Graham Halls, and specialist
tutors Chloe Menage and Jennifer Airs. Upcoming classes include
the dazzling Galaxy Ring and Pendant with Chloe Menage, and Cellini
Spirals with Jennifer Airs. Classes range from 2 hours to full day
depending on the subject.
All workshops are held at The New Forest Bead Shop in Highcliffe, places
are limited so early booking is advised.
For more details and to see the full list of classes and dates
please visit the website www.cjbeaders.co.uk or call
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beadwork
Designed by
Jennifer airs
DELIGHTFUL
borgia bangle
beadstore
(For a 17cm/7 inch bangle)
Blue/cream version:
15g Miyuki size 11
Seed beads 2019 A
beads (blue)
2g Miyuki size 11 Seed
beads 2021 B beads
(cream)
1g Miyuki size 11
Delica beads DB375
C beads (blue)
6g Miyuki size 15 seed
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(cream)
19 x 12mm round
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Grey/silver version - the
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4201 (silver) - B beads
DB863 (grey) - C beads
181 (silver) - D beads
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Size 12 needle
Size 13 needle
Toning bead thread
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Inspired by gorgeous Italian Renaissance clothing,

this bangle of embellished tubular netting with a core
of strung beads can be easily made over a weekend.
I worked this piece by making nets, embellishing them
and then pushing them over a string of contrasting
beads; you could make it by stringing the contrast
beads first and beading the nets around them. For a
15.5cm (6 inch) bangle you will need to work about 70
rows (your tension may differ from mine) with a core of
16 x 12mm beads and about 13g of A beads. For an
18cm (7 inch) bangle you will need to work about 82
rows, with a core of 19 x 12mm beads and about 15g
of A beads. For a 23cm (9 inch) bangle you will need to
work about 94 rows with a core of 22 x 12mm beads
and about 17g of A beads.
Tubular netting
2. Leaving the rest of the toning bead thread on the
spool, unspool about 1m of thread, condition it and
thread on a size 12 needle. Row 1: pick up (1B 1C 1B
4A)x6. Stitch through the first (1B 1C 1B) group to
make a circle as in Diagram 2.
Diagram 2.
Strung core
1. I picked up (1A, 4D, 1 clasp, 5D) on about 0.5m
(20 inches) of Fireline/WildFire and stitched back
through the A bead. My core beads have large holes
and I want the loop to stay outside the core beads and
provide a connection point to join on the netting - so I
picked up 1D and stitched back up through the A bead
as in Diagram 1 (A bead shown blue, D shown aqua). I
double stitched and added another two D beads in the
same way. String your preferred number of core beads
and attach the other part of the clasp as above.
For the chunky magnetic clasp I used 2 loops of D
beads through the cross bars of
the clasp; note that you will need
to unthread your needle and make
a small J shaped hook of your
thread end to pass it under
Diagram 1.
the cross bars.
3. Row 2: Pick up ((4A, 1B, 1C, 1B, 4A), stitch through

the next but one (1B, 1C, 1B) group) from row 1.
Repeat twice more. See Diagram 3 (newly added beads
have black outlines). You now have a ring of 3 nets:
stitch through the first 4A and the (1B 1C 1B) group
added in this row. See Diagram 3.
Diagram 3.
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toptips
Tension is the key to the tubular netting: your main
set of netting needs a slightly relaxed tension to ease

the passage of your needle through the C beads
when working the embellishment which will tighten up
your beadwork.
Switch to a smaller needle if your beads wont

pass easily over the needle: sometimes rubbing
synthetic wax onto the eye end of the needle, and a
gentle pull with a pair of pliers will encourage a tight
bead over the needle eye.
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See page 89
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Cylinder beads such as
Miyuki Delicas have larger
holes for their size than
other seed beads and are
used in this project to
provide a conduit for
additional thread paths.
4. Repeat row 2 until your bangle reaches the required

length. Be aware that the embellishment distorts the
main netting to make it gape open and so the final
embellished length will be shorter than the main netting
length is at this point.
Changing your thread
5. If you need to add in more thread, finish your thread
by zig-zagging back through 4A groups only (to reduce
the number of threads in the (1B, 1C, 1B) group), half
hitching a few times and then neatening the thread.
Unspool and cut either a 1m length of thread (to
continue to make more first nets) or a 2m length (to
work second netting, see below).
Embellishment
6. Each layer of main nets are embellished by 2 rows
of tubular netting. Thread up a size 13 needle with a
comfortable length of anchored toning bead thread.
Embellishment Row 1: stitch through the next main
netting (1B, 1C, 1B) group and pick up 6D. Stitch through
the next main netting C and back through the last D
added: then pick up 5D and repeat twice around. See
Diagram 4.
7. Embellishment Row 2: stitch through the first D

added in infill row 1 then pick up 5D, stitch through the
next main netting C and back through the last D added:
then pick up 4D and stitch through the last infill row
1 D bead and the next main netting (1B, 1C, 1B). See
Diagram 5.
Finishing off
9. Slide your core beads into the tubular netting and
join the two together at the clasp as in Diagram 6
through the D beads added at step 1. Stitch round the
edge of the netting and attach the next netting (1B, 1C,
1B) group to the next clasp D bead. Repeat, double
stitch and then double stitch through the three main
netting (1B, 1C, 1B) groups that are joined to the clasp;
fasten and neaten thread.
10. In the blue/cream version, the chunky magnetic

clasp is joined to the netting by a final row of 3 triple
stitched (2A, 1B, 1C, 1B, 2A) groups joined through the
main netting (1B, 1C, 1B) groups.
Variations
Different core beads will give a different effect (cushion
or briolette beads would work well, although they would
weigh heavy). 16mm core beads (perhaps for a very
chunky choker) would need main nets of 5A and infill
nets of 7D, 6D in row 1, 6D, 5D in row 1.
inspiration
I was inspired by the costumes whilst watching an
episode of 'The Borgias'- in particular a stunning
padded velvet jacket with diamond slits, showing off
bright silk underneath. I realised I could get a similar
effect with embellished netting and Miracle beads.
8. Repeat twice and stitch through the next main

netting 4A (1B, 1C, 1B) to embellish the next layer. You
may need to grab a 4A group and pull it into position.
Repeat embellishment rows 1 and 2 until all main netting
is embellished.
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WIREWORK
Designed by
Tracy Smith
FLOWER POWER
wire earrings
Combine pretty Greek ceramic flower beads, copper and wire to create
these long length, 60s inspired, flower power wirework earrings.
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x 0.8mm (20gauge)
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1. Cut a 30cm (12 inch) piece of 0.8mm (20 gauge)
2. At the point where the wires cross use chain nose
copper wire and straighten with nylon jaw pliers. Thread

a ceramic flower bead onto the wire and approximately
2/3 of the way along the wire, form a loop by crossing
both ends of the wires. Make sure the longer length of
wire is at the front of the bead. Do both earrings at this
stage to make sure the loops are the same size.
pliers to bend the shorter wire straight up and the

longer wire at a 90 degree angle.
3. Grip the top of the loop in your chain nose pliers so

both wires are together and begin to wrap the longer
piece of wire around the shorter piece to create 7 wraps.
Use your pliers to squeeze the wraps occasionally to keep
them tight and together. If you want to produce a mirror
image with the second earring, where the wraps run in
the opposite direction, bring the longer wire around the
short wire on the opposite side to the first earring before
starting the wraps.
4. Thread one of the 4mm copper beads onto the

shorter wire and pull the longer wire up and around the
bead, holding the bead in place with your fingers as you
wrap. Make a half wrap until the longer wire is at the
front of the earring again.
(optional)
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toptips
Sterling beads
would look great as

an alternative to the
copper beads. If you
plan to oxidise the
earrings, make sure to
oxidise the silver
beads before starting,
as they do not oxidise
well when in contact
with copper.
5. Thread the 5mm bead onto the shorter wire and

wrap the longer wire around it as before. Repeat with
another 4mm bead. At the top of the beads make 7
more wraps around the shorter wire. Trim the wrapping
wire with wire cutters and tuck the end in at the back of
the earring with chain nose pliers.
Use matching or
different coloured
beads as an
alternative to the small
copper beads
6. Trim the remaining wire so it measures approx.

13mm (0.5 inch) from the top wrap. File the end
smooth and using round nose pliers form a loop
sideways-on to the front of the earring. Centre the loop
and hammer gently with a chasing hammer and steel
block if required. Use your fingers and pliers to
straighten the earring if it has become slightly bent out
of shape whilst wrapping. Repeat to make second
earring.
inspiration
I knew these ower beads were exactly what I
wanted to use in my earring design but the large
hole meant I had to think of how to combine them
with wirework. The long loop means the beads hang
face-on allowing them to be seen properly. The wire
wraps around the copper beads add interest and
length to the whole design giving a real ower power
swing to your ears!
Using coloured
artistic wire instead of
copper would be a
great way to add some
zing to the design!
7. Use the remaining copper wire to make your own

earwires if desired, making sure to file the ends
smooth. Attach your handmade simple, fancy, or ready
made copper earwires to the earrings using chain nose
pliers. Leave the earrings shiny, or if you prefer an
antiqued look to your copper, oxidise in liver of sulphur.
Clean up with wire wool and polish.
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BEADWORK
Designed by
Caron Reid
LOOMED
channel cuff
Create a loomed cuff in stages, allowing you to add larger
beads for depth and extra sparkle for this totally tactile project.
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2.5g x size 11 Miyuki
Delica beads - DB35

Galvanized Silver
5g x size 11 Miyuki
round seed beads Silver
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5g x size 8 Toho round
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round seed beads
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Xilion beads for the
dangle
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headpins (20 gauge)
6 x 4mm Sterling Silver
jump rings (20 gauge)
2 x 4 inch/19mm
Ribbon clasp
1 x sterling silver
trigger clasp
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needles
6lb Crystal Fireline

(weft)
Nymo Size D (warps)

Scissors
Loom
Round nose pliers
Cutters
Chain nose pliers
E600 glue
1. To commence I warp the loom 7 threads wide, leave
4. Commence with the other size using a new thread.
a gap equivalent to the size of the bead to fill the gap,

warp 2 more threads (wide enough to take a size 8
round miyuki/toho bead), leave another gap equivalent
to the size of the bead to fill the gap, warp 2 more
threads (wide enough to take a size 8 round miyuki/
toho bead), leave another gap equivalent to the size of
the bead to fill the gap and then warp another 7
threads wide.
Continue looming your wefts until you have reached the

same length as the first side.
2. Each warped section is loomed individually hence

creating the channel effect. It is important to start with
the sides first and then work inwards, filling the gaps as
you go. I start about 4cm (1.5 inches) down the loom to
create the first side. I use Fireline for the wefts, for
warps 6 beads across, I normally use about one and a
half arms length, for a cuff measuring 5 inches long.
3. To create the tweed effect, I use an alternating size 11
Miyuki Delica bead and a size 11 Miyuki seed bead. The
first row will start with a seed, the second with the Delica.
Continue this pattern until you have your desired length.
5. To begin the first supporting side use size 8 seed

beads, this creates a part of the texture for the larger
beads. Start by placing the bead through the gap, then
weave each bead, pulling the Fireline firmly (not tight) to
secure in place. Continue the inner side until you reach
the length of your cuff. Commence the second inner side.
Ensure you start a new thread for each side you use.
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"Experiment with
bead combinations,
to add texture to
this cuff."
6. To complete the first channel, of accent a new weft
7. To ensure there is consistency to the pattern/texture
thread to one of the channels of size 8 beads, and loom a

pearl. For this part, I use 6mm Swarovski pearls.
you wish to create, work out the placement of the pearls/

crystals. Count the number of inner side beads, then to
create a gap, divide the number of 6mm beads into the
number of size 8 Miyuki seed beads this will give you
your placement. For a 5 1/2 inch cuff a 6mm bead was
loomed every third size 8 bead. To continue the channel,
weave through the size 8 beads until you get to the
third bead and attach the next pearl. To give the design
strength and to keep the slinky feel, each channel is
loomed individually, however if you wish you could do
these three channels together.
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8. Commence using a new weft on the outer centre

channels. I used 6mm round Swarovski crystals for this
cuff. Continue until you have completed both sides of
the channel.
12. To start one, thread your needle through two

beads in the outer rows to exit from the edge. Load the
three beads onto your needle that you will use for your
picot. Pass back through the second bead added,
(skipping the third bead.)
toptips
For this tutorial, the
side panels were
designed as a tweed
effect, however you
can use whatever
style you choose.
You can use only
Delicas or just size 11
round beads for a
smooth look.
For six beads
across you will need
seven warped threads.
9. To provide security for the channels, I loom

approximately four rows on each end of the cuff. To
start, I load on to my needle sufficient beads to fill the
gaps, do not overload the number of beads as this will
create bulging in your design.
One of the most

important things when
creating the channel
cuff is to plan ahead.
I usually select my
colour swatch and
have a few additional
'add-ons' that I can
alternate if I change
my mind working
through the steps.
I warped the loom
using Nymo Size D
thread in white.
Nymo creates a nice
slinky feel and comes
in a range of colours
to match your beads.
Edging
11. You cuff is now ready for the edging. This will
complete the overall look of the design I always edge
my cuffs whilst they are attached to the loom. This is a
simple picot edge. I use Size 8 Miyuki seed beads (to
match the inner channel), size 11 Miyuki seed beads
and size 15 Miyuki seed beads.
13. Pick up another Size 8 Miyuki seed bead onto the
10. When looming the gaps, pull the loose threads
needle and pull the thread through to tighten. This

creates your picot. Skipping two beads/rows up thread
down 2 beads, then bring the needle up through the
next two beads in your looming, pull the thread firmly.
Start the next one. Continue to the end for both sides.
(the excess weft threads) down between the beads.

Continue with your tweed pattern to create 4 rows. To
create even looming, work your needle back and forth
through the weft rows to strengthen the design.
14. Cut the piece from the loom. Attach the ribbon
clasp onto both ends using a small amount of glue and
closing with chain nose pliers. Secure your clasp to one
end and attach your chain to the other, or create a
chain using jump rings. To complete the design, create
drops or dangles using Swarovski crystals, to be
attached to the chain.
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BEADWORK
Designed by
Diane Turner
Project by Shiney Co.
Vintage
LUX COLLAR
Create a classic pearl collar using a variation of right angle weave,

combine seed beads and crystal pearls to stitch a beautiful and
timeless piece of jewellery.
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seed beads (opaque

are best)
66 x 3mm Swarovski
Elements pearls
322 x 4mm Swarovski
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Elements pearls
(Numbers may vary based
on neck size)
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See page 89
1. Begin with 3 meters of Fireline thread and leaving a
4. Sew around until you exit the 4mm that is on the
40cm tail, pick up 1 x 4mm, 1 x seed bead, 1 x 4mm,

1 x seed bead, 1 x 4mm, 1 x seed bead, 1 x 3mm and
1 x seed bead. Sew through the first 5 beads you added to
make a circle, exiting the 4mm as shown in Diagram 1.
opposite side to the 3mm, then pick up 1 x seed bead,

1 x 4mm, 1 x seed bead, 1 x 4mm, 1 x seed bead,
1 x 4mm and 1 x seed bead, then sew into the other side
of the 4mm that your thread is currently exiting, the next
2 x seed beads and the next 4mm (see Diagram 4.).
Diagram 1.
2. Pick up 1 x seed bead, 1 x 3mm, 1 x seed bead,

1 x 4mm, 1 x seed bead, 1 x 4mm and 1 x seed bead,
then sew into the other side of the 4mm that your thread
is currently exiting from. Sew through the next 4 beads in
the circle, exiting the 4mm as shown in Diagram 2.
Diagram 2.
3. Pick up 1 x seed bead, 1 x 4mm, 1 x seed bead, `

1 x 4mm, 1 x seed bead, 1 x 3mm, 1 x seed bead, then
sew into the other side of the 4mm that your thread is
currently exiting. Sew through the next 4 beads,
following the direction your thread is going, exiting the
4mm as shown in Diagram 3. Keeping your tension
fairly firm, repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have reached
the desired length, ensuring you have an odd number of
3mm beads. Work back through the piece following the
thread path to even the tension.
Diagram 4.
5. *Pick up 1 x seed bead, 1 x 4mm, 1 x seed bead,

1 x 4mm and 1 x seed bead, then sew into the first
4mm added in the previous step. Pick up a seed bead
(see the blue seed bead in Diagram 5.) and then sew
into the seed bead that sits to the right of the 4mm that
your thread is exiting, the 4mm, the next two seed
beads and the next 4mm.* Repeat from * to * until you
have completed the row.
Diagram 5.
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Diagram 3.
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inspiration
Diane was the winner of a competition hosted
between Shiney Company and Bead magazine with the prize seeing your design featured in Bead.
This winning design was inspired by a friend of
Dianes who owns a Vintage Clothing Shop. Diane
was influenced by vintage style and designed this
luxury timeless collar with her friend in mind.
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6. To complete the next row, work the same pattern

back along the row, exchanging the lower 4mm for a
5mm. See Diagram 6.
Diagram 6.
toptips
It may be wise to
check that your pearl

button ts snugly
through the loop
before you knot and
nish the thread, as
tensions will differ.
7. Sew around so the thread exits the last 5mm added.

Pick up a seed bead, a 4mm, a seed bead, a 6mm, a
seed bead, a 4mm and a seed bead. Sew through the
other side of the 5mm bead that your thread is exiting
and then along the two seed beads already in place.
See Diagram 7.
It's best to use

opaque seed beads,
as clear seed beads
can give an odd
effect as the thread
shows through.
Diagram 7.
8. Pick up a seed bead, then sew clockwise into the

3 seed beads that you have just exited, making a
square of 4 seed beads. Continue along through the
5mm and the next 2 seed beads. Pick up 2 x seed
beads and sew clockwise through the 2 seed beads
already in place to form a square of 4 beads. Sew
through the next 5mm. Pick up a seed bead, a 4mm,
a seed bead, a 6mm, a seed bead and a 4mm. Sew
clockwise through the bottom corner seed bead and
through the 5mm pearl and the next two seed beads.
9. Repeat step 8 and 9 until you reach the end of the

beadwork. If you have plenty of thread left, following the
path of the beads, exit the 4mm pearl added in the first
row, nearest the top edge. Otherwise, finish the thread end.
Adding the pearl button fastening
10. On a 60cm piece of Fireline, pick up a seed bead,
a 6mm, a seed bead, a 6mm, a seed bead, a 6mm,
a seed bead and a 6mm leaving a 25cm tail. Sew
through the first 6mm to join the beads in a circle and
continue through all the beads until the threads meet,
then tie a square knot.
11. Sew through the next pearl and seed bead.* Pick
up 4 x seed beads, a 4mm and 4 x seed beads. Sew
into the opposite seed bead (that sits between the 6mm
pearls)* the next 6mm, seed bead, 6mm and seed
bead. Repeat from * to * on the other side of the beads.
Sew through the next 6mm, seed beads, 6mm pearl,
seed bead and then through the 4 seed beads leading
and the 4mm pearl on one side.
12. Before fixing the pearl button to the necklace, put

the needle on the tail end and finish the thread. Continue
with the working thread and pick up 5 seed beads, sew
through the 4mm pearl on the top outside edge of the
necklace, then pick up another 5 x seed beads, before
sewing through the other side of the 4mm in the centre
of the pearl button. Sew through the seed beads and the
pearls several times, following the same path, to secure
the button. Finish the working thread.
13. Use the tail thread exiting the 4mm pearl at the
opposite end of the necklace, pick up a seed bead and
a 3mm pearl 9 times, ending with a seed bead. Sew
through the other side of the 4mm your thread is exiting
and then sew around the beads you added 3 times to
secure the loop. Finish the thread.
Diagram 8.
Here is Diane's
original necklace
which won the
competition.
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headpins
6 X 50mm silver
eyepins
2 X 4mm silver jump
rings
2 x Silver French
earwires
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1 Pair flat or chain
CHANDELIERS
Use beads, chain and simple jewellery making techniques
to create these shimmering chandelier earrings.
1. Make the top bead dangles by threading the

following onto a headpin: 1 x 6mm silver round metal
filigree bead, 1 x 6mm lilac round glass bead and
1 x 4mm pink bicone bead. Finish with a turned loop at
the top. Repeat to make 1 dangle for each earring.
2. Make the bottom side bead dangles by threading the

following onto an eyepin: 1 x 4mm pink bicone bead,
1 x 5mm round metal bead and 1 x 6mm lilac round
glass bead. Finish with a turned loop at the top. Make
3 more so that you have 2 dangles for each earring.
3. Make the bottom middle bead dangles by threading
4. To complete the bottom middle bead dangles
the following onto an eyepin: 1 x 4mm pink bicone

bead, 1 x 5mm round metal bead, 1 x 6mm lilac round
glass bead and 1 x 6mm round metal filigree bead.
Finish with a turned loop at the top. Repeat to make
1 dangle for each earring.
thread 1 x 4mm pink bicone bead onto a headpin.

Finish with a turned loop at the top and attach it to
one of the main bottom central bead dangles, using
the loop beneath the end bicone bead. Repeat to
make 1 dangle for each earring.
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nose pliers
1 Pair round nose pliers

1 Pair side cutters
Beading mat
supplyshop
All supplies widely
available
Also available as a
kit from Surrey
Jewellery School
See page 89
time&money
Make in less
than an hour
and for under 10.
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WIREWORK
toptips
When making the
top bead dangles
ensure the topmost
bead is no larger than
4mm otherwise the
chain will not fall
correctly.
5. Make the top half of the earrings as follows: Cut

2 x 2.5cm lengths of chain. Open 1 x 4mm jump ring
and thread on 1 x 2.5cm length of chain, 1 x top bead
dangle, 1 x 2.5cm length of chain, 1 x earwire. Close
the open jump ring. Repeat for the second earring.
6. Make the bottom half of the earrings as follows: Cut

the head off a headpin. Turn a small loop on one end
and thread on 1 x 3mm round metal bead, 1 x bottom
side bead dangle, 2 x 3mm round metal beads,
1 x bottom middle bead dangle, 2 x 3mm round metal
beads, 1 x bottom side bead dangle and 1 x 3mm
round metal bead. Finish with a turned loop. Repeat for
the second earring.
7. Connect the bottom and top halves of the earring as

follows: Cut 2 x 7cm lengths of chain. Open the end
loop on the right side of the central pin holding the
bead dangles of the bottom half together. Thread on
one of the chain ends from the top half created in
step 5 and 1 x 7cm length of chain. Close the loop.
8. Open the end loop on the left side of the central pin
holding the bead dangles of the bottom half together.
Thread on the remaining chain end from the top half
created in step 5. Thread on 1 x 7cm length of chain.
Close the loop. Repeat for the second earring.
9. Open the loop at the end of the bottom side bead

dangle on the left. Thread on the end of the chain hanging
on the right lower side of the earring. Close the loop.
10. Repeat step 9 attaching the lower left piece of

chain to the bottom side bead dangle on the right.
Repeat steps 7-10 to create the second earring.
To make the
construction a little
easier, hang the
earrings on a glass or
similar by the ear wire
when completing
steps 9 and 10.
Transform into
an evening look by
replacing the coloured
beads with silver and
black beads or crystals.
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BEADWorK
Designed by
Sin Nolan
beaded
topiary ball
beadstore
30 x 7mm Czech glass
flower button beads

(top-drilled)
60 x size 8 Seed beads
or 3mm round beads
1 x 14 or 16mm Clear
plastic bead for the
middle (optional)
0.6mm wire
For Pendant version:
A few extra flower or
leaf beads for dangles
Silk string or chain
Few Headpins
Jump ring
For Tree:
13x16 Wooden bucket
10cm long headpin
A few bugle beads
Acrylic craft paint
Fimo polymer clay
Create a topiary inspired beaded bead using Czech glass flowers

and small round beads, to use either as a dramatic floral pendant,
incorporated into your own jewellery designs or even as a cute ornament!
1. Using an 80cm length of nylon, thread a needle on
5. LH Weave through the last SB of the ring and up
each end. You only need to allow a small tail, about

3cm. Pick up 5 x seed beads (SB) and cross your
threads through the last bead added. Slide the ring of
beads to the middle of your thread so your working
threads are the same length.
through the very rst flower you added in Step 2. Pick

up 1xSB. RH Pick up 1xSB and 1xF and cross your
threads through the flower. That is the easy rst round
completed!
3
Diagram 1.
6
1
pick up 1xF and cross your threads through it.

2
Diagram 2.
Diagram 5.
5
2. Right hand (RH) Pick up 1xF, 1xSB, 1xF, 1xSB,
toolbox
0.25 or 0.35mm Nylon
Illusion cord
(monolament thread)
2 x size 10 Beading
needles
Scissors
Round nose pliers
Flat nose pliers
Awl
6. RH Pick up 1xSB, 1xF, 1xSB. LH - Pick up 1xSB

and 1xF and cross your threads through the flower
just added.
2
3. RH Pick up 1xSB, 1xF, 1xSB. LH - Weave through
the adjacent SB, this will be the next SB of the original

ring, pick up 1xF and cross your threads through it.
Diagram 3.
4. Repeat Step 3 twice more to make circles 4 and 5.
Diagram 6.
7. LH - Pick up 2xSB and weave through the adjacent

3 SBs to make a ring of SBs as in Step 1 (this might
feel a little unnatural as you are weaving in an anticlockwise direction). Weave through the rst SB added
in this step again, in the same direction.
Diagram 7.
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Make in under
two hours and
for under 10.
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Diagram 4.
1
6
1
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8. RH - Pick up 1xSB, 1xF, 1xSB. LH Pick up 1xF

and cross your threads through it.
Diagram 8.
12. LH Weave up through the very rst flower added

in Step 6, pick up 1xSB. RH Pick up 1xSB and 1xF and
cross your threads through the flower. See circle 21 on
Diagram 10. This concludes the second round. At this
stage your Topiary Ball should look uniform and spherical.
9
8
2
toptips
1
4
Never ip your work
11. LH Pick up 1xSB then weave through the

adjacent 4 SBs and again through the SB just added, in
the same direction. See circle 20 on Diagram 10.
over when working!
Keep track of the

step number you are
working (I always
count it in my mind as
I go), and if you have
to leave your work at
any time, write down
the step number you
have just nished.
adjacent SB and F. Pick up 1xSB and 1xF and cross

your threads through the flower.
Flatten the ends of
Diagram 9.
9. RH Pick up 1xSB. LH Weave through the
10
13. At this point you can add a 14mm clear round
your nylon thread with

pliers to make it easier
to thread your
needles.
2
3
Make sure your

ower heads are the
right way up!
bead inside your Topiary Ball. This adds a nice weight

to your bead and also helps it to keep its shape.
7
6
14. LH Pick up 1xSB. RH Pick up 1xSB, 1xF, 1xSB
and 1xF and cross your threads through the last flower
just added.
10. Repeat Steps 7-9, three more times to make

circles 11-19.
10
12
11
Diagram 11.
13
15
11
20
1
20
16
17
16
14
Diagram 10.
6
1
14
4
13
15
10
12
17
21
22
19
18
21
19
18
"Colour mixes
look great for
this project!"
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15. LH Pick up 1xSB, weave through the adjacent

4 SBs and again through the SB just added, in the
same direction.
26
13
23
27
14
28
15
1
20
19
22
17
19
29
30
18
Pick up 1xSB and cross your threads through it.

26
10
12
11
3
1
4
16
15
17
6
20
17
30
18
18
22
19
29
19
21
16
22
23
14
4
21
3
28
20
11
23
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Seed beads, acrylic
10
13
14
24
25
12
27
13
15
19. LH Weave up through the adjacent flower. RH
24
Diagram 13.
21
16
16. LH Weave through the adjacent flower, pick up

1xSB. RH Pick up 1xSB and 1xF and cross your
threads through the flower.
23
14
18
Diagram 12.
22
17
11
21
16
13
20
10
12
24
25
11
15
Diagram 15.
10
12
18. LH Weave through adjacent flower. Pick up

1xSB then weave through the adjacent 4 SBs and again
through the SB just added, in the same direction.
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Diagram 16.
17. Repeat steps 15-16 twice more, then step 15 again.

See circles 25-29 on Diagram 14.
continued over
Diagram 14.
26
27
24
25
10
12
11
2
13
3
28
15
faceted and glass

rounds widely available
Czech flower beads
from The Beads
Knees. Also other
colours available from
eBay and Etsy
Long headpins from
Bead Service
Silk strings from
Bijoux Beads
Wooden bucket,
paint, Fimo, cord and
wire from Hobbycraft
See page 89
23
6
1
14
20
16
17
29
21
22
19
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BEADWorK
20. Then weave your LH thread through the adjacent

4 SBs. Weave through the 5 SBs again and tie off your
thread. Weave the ends through the beads following
previously used thread paths until you are satised they
are secure. Snip off close to your work.
Diagram 16.
26
10
12
27
24
25
11
13
3
28
15
23
6
1
14
20
21
16
17
22
Topiary Pendant Necklace

21. To make the pendant add a wire wrapped looped
bail to your bead, adding some fringe beads at the
bottom if you wish. I used some toning Czech flower
and leaf beads. Then string your pendant onto a chain,
or silk cord.
Topiary Ball Tree Pendant
22. To make the Topiary Ball Tree rst paint a wooden
bucket form with some silver acrylic paint, I gave mine
two coats. Make a very small hole through the bottom
of the bucket, I used a Tulip Awl to do this as the wood
is very soft. Using a 10cm long headpin, go up through
the bottom of the bucket. Thread on some bugle beads
then add your Topiary Ball. Make a wire wrapped loop
at the top. Fill the bucket with some Fimo clay.
19
29
30
18
31
inspiration
A couple of years ago my husband and I visited
the Hampton Court Flower show. What stuck in
my mind, apart from the wonderful brick chimney
stacks on the Palace, were the orderly rows and
intricately detailed ower heads of the Alliums.
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POLYMERCLAY
Designed by
Fiona Abel-Smith
DELIGHTFUL
beadstore
Polymer Clay in the
following amounts and
colours (I used FIMO and
have put the colour
numbers in brackets, but
any brand of polymer clay
would work well):
14g of light yellow clay
(10g no.10 Lemon, 4g
no. 0, white)
14g of dark yellow clay
(no.16 Sunflower)
7g of light orange clay
(2g of no.42 Tangerine,
5g of no. 16 Sunflower)
7g of orange clay (no.
42 tangerine)
Liquid clay
Polymer clay varnish (if
required)
5mm stud earring
findings
toolbox
Ceramic tile (or other
flat, non porous surface)

to work on
Pasta Machine (or a roller
and a few playing cards)
Tissue blade
Blunt ended knitting
needle
Clay bead needle/or
blunt ended darning
needle
Super Glue
Facial tissues
Wet wipes and tissues
to clean hands and tools
time&money
Make in less
than two hours
and for under 5.
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daffodil earrings
Add a touch of spring to your day with these sweet little polymer clay
daffodils, perfect for practising your canes and making into earrings.
1. Roll a thin log of the light orange clay to about

7-8mm diameter and cut off a piece 2.5cm long. Put the
darker yellow clay through the thickest setting on a pasta
machine and wrap this around the light orange log. This
is now your cane. Take the light yellow clay and put it
through the pasta machine on its thickest setting, wrap 2
layers of this light yellow around your cane.
2. Roll the cane to smooth any joins in the clay and

then flatten it with your fingers to create a long thin
plank of clay, about 1cm wide and 7.5cm long, not
including the wastage, (this is the uneven bit at either
end where the outer clay has receded). Removing the
wastage, cut the remaining clay into 3 even pieces and
lay them on top of each other.
3. Along both lengths of your pile of clay, squeeze the
4. Repeat the pinching down both sides you did in step
edges until you create a slight diamond shape. Then

flatten the whole piece again until it is about 1cm wide
and 6cm long (excluding the wastage which should be
removed). Cut into 2 equal pieces and stack one on top
of the other.
3, to create a diamond shape across the core of the

cane, and keep reducing in this shape till you have a
piece that, when a slice is cut from the cane the cross
section will be about 1cm long by 0.5cm wide. Put the
cane to one side to rest.
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POLYMERCLAY
toptips
When reducing a
cane, keep it to a
manageable size by
cutting it in half
whenever it gets more
than about 8cm long.
Then just reduce one
half as required.
If you nd it hard to
reduce a cane in a
diamond shape, roll it
until it reaches the
correct diameter rst,
and cut off a piece
about 4cm long. Cut
off both the ends so
you can clearly see
where the pattern is,
and then pinch both
sides down the whole
length to create a
diamond shaped
cane.
Keep twisting the
cocktail stick as you
push it through the
clay, and let this
twisting motion and
the point of the stick
do the work for you.
Hold the clay as lightly
as possible in your
ngers, and this way
you should be able to
get good movement
through the clay
without distortion.
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5. Put the orange and dark yellow clay separately through

the pasta machine on the thickest setting. Cut a rectangle
from each measuring 4cm x 2cm, lay one on top of the
other and cut thin slices down the length of the clay.
6. Place the strips roughly together so the stripes

alternate and then twist them into one big length.
7. Roll and lengthen this cane until it is about 12cm

long, fold in half, roll and reduce again. Repeat until you
have a roll of clay with fine stripes of colour running
along its length. Cut off a piece of the cane and roll it
until it is about 0.5cm in diameter. Cut 2 x 1cm pieces
and thread a cocktail stick through the length of each
piece to create tubes.
8. Working on a wad of folded tissue, place the tube

side down on the tissue, and use the flat side of a clay
bead needle, or blunt ended darning needle, to create
fluted indents along the inside of the tube. This will
widen the opening and give the look of a daffodil
trumpet. Cut off the bottom end to give you a 7-8mm
long trumpet. Repeat for the second piece.
9. Make 4 small balls from the light yellow clay, 0.5cm
10. Cut 12 thick slices from your petal cane (at least
in diameter and flatten them all within a piece of tissue.

Working on a tissue from this point on, lay 2 of these
discs over each other so they overlap. The top disc is
where you will put your petals; the bottom disc is where
you will place your earring studs, to make them sit more
comfortably in your ears.
2mm each). If wished, use your fingers to carefully

blunt the cut edges of the petals.
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Polymer clay and
earring findings from

Shiney Co
Tools and varnish
from George Weil
See page 89
11. Lay 3 petals at a time onto your clay discs,

(Daffodil petals sit in 2 layers of 3,) then add the other
3 petals and gently press them all into the backing
discs at the centre with a blunt ended knitting needle.
13. Make 2 very small balls of light yellow clay, just

big enough to sit in the bottom of your trumpets, and
push them into place with the knitting needle.
12. Add a drop of liquid clay to the middle of the

petals and then gently place your trumpets on top. Use
the blunt ended knitting needle inside the trumpets to
gently press them into the petals underneath.
14. Cook as per the manufacturers instructions, on

top of a tile/foil/piece of card in the oven. Once cooled
add 2 layers of clay varnish (if required) and very
carefully add the 5mm stud earring fittings to the back
with some superglue. Add the studs towards the top of
the earring, to allow an easier fit on the ear.
toptips
You need to make
your petals fairly thick

or you will be in
danger of them
breaking off when you
put the earrings on or
take them off.
If you do not have

any liquid clay then a
drop of PVA glue
could be used
instead, although the
liquid clay is
preferable as it gives a
stronger bond.
inspiration
To me, daffodils are the harbingers of spring, so
when asked to think about spring owers, they
were the obvious choice. Obviously daffodils are
fairly standard in colour, but you can alter the
intensity of the yellows, make less difference
between the petal and trumpet colours, or you can
go down the narcissus route, and use a paler petal
with orange trumpet.
Variation
If you want to use fishhook earring findings instead of
studs, make a small loop of clay between the 2 discs
over a cocktail stick, and keep the stick in place until
you are ready to cook your earrings.
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BEADSTRINGING
Designed by
Gill Teasdale
jasper bracelets
DOTTY FOR
beadstore
7 x 12mm Dalmatian
jasper gemstone rounds
21 x 6mm Dalmatian
jasper gemstone rounds
16 x 6mm cheerio
spacers gunmetal
8 x 9mm cheerio
spacers gunmetal
4 x 4mm rounds
gunmetal
24 x 1 headpins
gunmetal
2 x 2 medium gun
metal eyepins
10 x 7mm jump rings
gunmetal
1 pair fishhook earwires
gunmetal
2 x crimp beads
gunmetal
2 x wire guardians
gunmetal
1 x circular toggle
gunmetal
Swarovski Elements:
5 x 6mm Sand Opal
Xilions
5 x 6mm Jet Xilions
5 x 6mm Crystal Bronze
Shade 2x Xilions
toolbox
30cm x 7 strand Bright
Beadalon
Chain nose pliers

Round nose pliers
Side cutter pliers
supplyshop
All supplies from
JillyBeads
Also available as a kit

See page 89
time&money
Make in less
than an hour
and for under 15.
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Use Dalmatian Jasper combined with matching findings and

Swarovski Elements for this dainty bracelet, and why not try
Picture Jasper for an earthy variation.
1. Slip a 6mm jasper onto a headpin. Grip the pin
5. At this point check the bracelet will fit comfortably
close to the bead with chain nose pliers and bend it

over by 90 degrees. Trim the bent length to 7mm using
side cutter pliers and roll into a loop using round nose
pliers. Make eight more Jasper dangles and then make
nine Xilion dangles, using three of each colour.
around your wrist, remembering to allow for the toggle.

If it needs to be slightly bigger, thread an extra 6mm
Jasper. To make it even bigger, re-thread the beads
adding an extra 6mm jasper at the beginning of the
sequence as well.
2. Open a jump ring by gripping with two pairs of

pliers and sliding the edges sideways away from each
other. Hook it onto a 9mm cheerio and then slip on
three Jasper dangles. Close the jump ring securely by
sliding the edges back together again. Make two more
cheerio and Jasper dangles in this way, then three
cheerio and Xilion dangles (use one of each colour on
each cheerio).
6. Slip a crimp bead onto the end of the Beadalon and

thread on the wire guardian and remaining toggle end
as in step 3. Pass the end back down through the
crimp bead and the last couple of beads threaded. Pull
through all the excess Beadalon so that no slack can be
seen between the beads along the bracelet and at the
toggle end. Squash the crimp bead and trim away the
excess Beadalon.
3. Slip the end of the Beadalon through a crimp bead
Earrings
7. To create the earrings make three different coloured
Xilion dangles as in step 1. Next, onto an eyepin thread
a 4mm round, a 6mm cheerio, a 12mm jasper, a 6mm
cheerio and a 4mm round. Turn a loop as in step 1,
hanging it onto the loop of an earwire before fully
closing.
then pass the end through and around the horseshoe

shape of a wire guardian. Hook the loop on one of the
toggle parts onto the wire guardian and Beadalon, then
pass the end of the Beadalon back down the crimp
bead a short way. Squash the crimp bead using chain
nose pliers. The Beadalon tail will be hidden inside the
first couple of beads threaded.
4. Thread a 6mm cheerio, a 6mm jasper, a 9mm

cheerio with dangles, a 6mm Jasper, a 6mm cheerio,
and a 12mm Jasper. Repeat this sequence five times,
alternating the Jasper and Xilion cheerio and dangles.
On the fifth repeat omit the 12mm Jasper.
8. Open a jump ring as in step 2 and hook it onto a

9mm cheerio and the eye on the eyepin. Close the
jump ring. Open another jump ring and thread on the
three Xilion dangles and then hook the jump ring
through the same cheerio. Close the jump ring and
make second earring to match.
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toptips
To make the Pretty
as a Picture Jasper
Bracelet and Earrings
simply substitute
picture jasper for the
Dalmatian jasper,
antique gold findings
for the gunmetal
findings and Topaz,
Light Colorado Topaz
and Topaz Blend for
the Sand Opal, Jet
and Crystal Bronze
Shade Xilions.
Spend time making

sure all excess
Beadalon is pulled
through the crimp
bead before
squashing the last
crimp bead.
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BEADFACTS
By
Lizzy Clark
Jasper cabochons
from Kernowcraft.
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JASPER
Jasper is a prolific stone and frequently used in jewellery making. If you were
inspired by Gill Teasdale's Jasper bracelets on the previous page, then read
on, as semi-precious expert Lizzy Clark explains more about this stone.
asper is the name of a variety of

stones which are Quartz base and
contain other minerals. It is
prolific and can be found in most areas
of the world.
The name Jasper originates from
the Far East in Ancient times and
historically the term Jasper was used to
mean Quartz. Indeed, it is accepted
that the clear Jasper that is mentioned
in the Bible was in fact clear Quartz.
Although you will find numerous
varieties of Jasper they are generally
classified in three main types - red,
yellow and green. Red Jasper is actually
a russet, brick red colour and obtains its
colour from Iron Oxide held within the
Quartz. Iron Oxide in a slightly
different form makes Yellow Jasper appearing as solid yellow when it is
evenly distributed within the quartz, but
often found in layers. In this form we
refer to the Yellow Jasper as Landscape

or Picture Jasper. Green Jasper owes
its colour to the presence of Chlorite
within the Quartz. Sometimes the
Green Jasper, or Heliotrope as it is also
known, also contains Iron Oxide - this
is commonly known as Bloodstone.
Dalmatian Jasper is so called because
of the deposits within the stone in spot
like markings, reminiscent of the
dalmatian dog with its white coat and
black spots. If you look closely you will
see Dalmatian Jasper is in fact a yellowish
stone with brownish black markings and
is sometimes known as Apline.
You can often find Jasper used as a
generic term and used very loosely, so
be careful when buying beads as many
jasper beads are mis-named and may
actually be something completely
different like Unakite for example.
Jasper was a popular material

favored by the Ancient Egyptians from
jewellery and decorative wear, to
amulets and carved scarabs. Today we
see Jasper used extensively in jewellery,
from chip stone bracelets to polished
cabochons, and Jasper beads are used in
many different shapes and sizes.
Properties
As with many semi-precious stones and

minerals, Jasper has over the centuries
had many properties attributed to the
different types. Red Jasper is said to be
good to help with determination,
strength of will, helping us to achieve
by dogged determination. Yellow Jasper
is said to imbue courage and endurance,
to be positive and help us to digest
ideas and concepts. Green Jasper is said
to have an anti-inflammatory effect and
detoxify our body. You could see
Dalmatian Jasper as a stone for balance
- black and white, Yin and Yang.
Left: Picture Jasper
tumble stones from Lizian.
Right: Tumbled Dalmation
Jasper from Lizian.
er beads
Red Jasp wcraft.
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Lizzy Clark owns semi precious stones and

crystals shop 'Lizian' in the heart of Nottingham,
and has been selling stones and making semi
precious jewellery for over 10 years.
www.lizianblog.com
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beadfacts
By
Amanda Pickstock
Top Tips for
submitting
Projects
Would you love to see your design featured in Bead magazine?

Amanda Pickstock from Shiney Company shares her knowledge and
explains the best way to go about getting yourself in print.
meet so many beaders who have the

skills and the ideas to have their
designs featured in Bead;
unfortunately they just lack the
confidence to take it to the next step
and put their ideas forward. I want to
give you some easy-to-follow
guidelines and friendly advice to help
you realise your potential and see your
design up in lights!
So youve got an idea, or maybe you
have already made something that you
think would make a great magazine
project. Ask yourself what inspired you?
How did the design come about? Its
fine to be inspired by the work of
others, as long as you dont copy it! If
you feel happy and confident that this is
truly your design, then you are a step
closer to your submission.
Originality
A note about originality: This first

step can often be a barrier to putting
your idea forward. I have heard it said
that 'no design is original' and I have
had experience of this myself. I recently
sat for hours designing a beadwork
project inspired by Elizabethan times
that I was hoping to submit to Bead.
Next thing I know, I opened a copy of a
US bead magazine and there it was, my
original design, different colours and a
few other variations, but essentially it
was what I had spent hours over. How
could this be, when I designed this
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myself ? I had to laugh, as this was a

prime example of my earlier point.
Remember its not about inventing a
new stitch or technique (great if you
do); it is about drawing on your
knowledge, experience and the
inspiration around you to design
something from the heart!
The guidelines below are here to
help you as you plan your piece, but
dont let them hinder your creativity!
Just remember to put yourself in the
mind of the magazine and the reader,
after all, you are a reader!
You cant be precious about your

design. Remember that others will
make it and create their own variations.
Do you think the design will have
wide appeal? Of course this is totally
subjective, however, you might want to
share your idea with a few close friends
and ask their opinion.
Be realistic about your skills. The
design doesnt have to be highly
complicated, just appealing.
Consider the beads you use and
the order in which you use them. For
example if you string a multi-strand
necklace (as I recently did for a Bead
Magazine project), on your first make,
you might have lots of random beads
creating the design (I did). If there are
lots of different beads in a random
order, it might look great, but how easy
is it to write the order to string the
beads in? There will be far too much

text to explain the order of the beads, so
this isnt a good idea. Also, if someone
wants to recreate the project they might
have to buy a packet of beads for just
one or two and this makes it too
expensive for someone to make. Limit
the different types of beads and create a
repetitive pattern.
Keep a tape measure to hand. It
helps to measure pieces of wire or
thread as you go. It might help to have
a look at some recent copies of Bead
Magazine and take notice of how the
project steps are written.
Take a photograph of your
project idea - make sure the photograph
is sharp and clear, in good light. A good
photograph will not only make your
piece stand out, but it also confirms to
the editor that you will be able to
provide good step by step photos for
your project.
Contact the magazine, clearly
outlining your idea. Send a photograph
and dont be offended if on this
occasion its not suitable for the
magazine. It isnt personal!
seemore
See page 68 for more tips for getting
your work printed.
More information on seeing yourself in
Bead magazine can be found on the
'Get Involved' page of our website.
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DESIGNER
PROFILE
Hayley Wright
Whimsical Ways
Stephanie Stevens meets Hayley Wright, owner of whimsical and stylish handmade
jewellery company Romantic Eccentric and finds out the secret of her success.
enowned for her stunning

silverwork and creative flair,
Hayley Wright is a designer on
the ascent. Her successful jewellery
business 'Romantic Eccentric' has
gained her national recognition, but
success hasnt come without hard graft.
There was once a time when Hayley
was unsure of her future and it wasnt
through lack of enthusiasm. With a
fierce passion for art and design, Hayley
already held a degree in Fine Art from
Wolverhampton University and was
studying for a further degree in
Gemology, when she found what was to
become her calling. Whilst studying
and working, she managed to find time
to undertake a silversmith course.
Within an hour of her first class,
Hayley knew it was what she wanted to
do for the rest of her life.

Having already studied for some years,
Hayley decided she could not justify the
cost of another full-time course. Instead
she chose to continue her silversmith
studies part-time alongside further
specialist courses. This way she could
support herself and develop her skills.
Learning along the wa
The old adage goes every day is a school

day and this was most certainly true for
Hayley. It wasnt just in class that she
thrived: "I have taught myself a great
deal and sometimes had to learn by
my mistakes."
She would often spend weekends
watching other jewellers work, and
evenings on forums picking up the latest
tricks of the trade. Most importantly,
Hayley loves to
sketch her design
ideas, helped along
by her cats.
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Hayley invested in a few small hand

tools and began experimenting with
designs daily. Clearly unafraid of hard
work, it is this dedication to her craft, all
achieved whilst raising a young son, that
led her to where she is today.
What we now know as Romantic
Eccentric; Hayleys hugely successful and
ever-expanding online business, began
with a few posts on social networking
sites. Her quirky and unique designs
quickly grabbed the attention of many
and she soon found herself inundated
with design requests. She began to list
on handmade websites, gaining yet more
business, before taking the plunge and
investing in a website of her own.
Multi-tasking
Since that time, two years filled with hard

work and dedication have gone by and
made Hayley the head of her own
company. She works from her home in
Wolverhampton, splitting time between
an outdoor cabin in the summer and an
indoor studio in the winter months. It fits
her busy lifestyle as a single mother
perfectly. Often she will work through the
day, pack up for the school run and then
resume after her son has gone to bed. "I
often work till the early hours of the
morning. Its when Im most creative."
Specialising in silver, Hayley has
built up an impressive list of talents.
Seeing the design process through from
beginning to end, her skills include
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Left: Award
ceremony worthy
Atlantis necklace.
Right: sterling
silver and enamel
toadstool ring.
cutting, shaping, texturing, model

making and casting, alongside the day to
day skills required to run a business.
Whilst learning the practical side of
management isnt always exciting, its
something Hayley would recommend to
anyone looking to run their own
business: "It means you wont have to
pay someone else to do it and allows you
to work more effectively".
Hayleys even learnt to photograph
her pieces, making her quite the one
woman show!
Whimsical and enchanting
Looking at Hayleys enchanting

collections, its easy to lose yourself in a
fairytale land. Each design has otherworldly beauty about it. "Im totally
obsessed with Alice in Wonderland" she
tells us. "Lots of what I make has an
enchanted, whimsical feel to it".
Whilst once warned to reign in her
imagination, it is standing out from the
crowd that has sealed Hayleys success.
"Im having a lot of fun at the moment. Its
OK to be different and quirky. Im allowing
myself to design whatever I fancy."
She often works with beads as well as
the semi-precious gemstones which she
loves, incorporating them into fun and
unique jewellery pieces. It would be fair to
say that 'unique' is the perfect description
for Hayley's jewellery - her snowglobes in
particular are so quirky and individual they
are one of her most popular lines. For
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these Hayley creates miniature silver

animals or toadstools, which are painted
with enamel, and then encapsulated with
real moss, inside a hollow glass globe, set
on a sterling silver base.
Always ready to experiment, Hayleys
new collection, released later this year, is
what she would describe as more subtle
and grown-up than some of her other
designs and will include engagement
and wedding rings. This is one of the
ways in which work brings her most joy.
"The thing I like about silversmithing is
its often a sentimental craft. The pieces I
make will outlive me and may be passed
through families or exchanged as symbols
of love at weddings. I feel honoured to
play a small part in some of the most
special occasions of peoples lives."
Hayley's passion for what she does
shines through, and she's even sharing it
with her son: "I'm currently teaching my
10 year old forging, he can now beat
spoons out of copper rods, I'm hoping
he might be a black smith!"
Of course she made a special

necklace to wear for the evening;
'Atlantis', and it has now become one of
her favourite pieces!
Her plans for the future include
helping other designer makers turn their
hobbies into successful businesses. She
said: "I believe there is demand in the
market because people have over
indulged in mass produced items and are
now seeking out bespoke items to own
something original."
SEEMORE
To see more of Hayley's work visit

www.romantic-eccentric.co.uk
Painting the
toadstools for
a snowglobe.
Success and recognition
Hayley has already had a great deal of

success - as well as being a finalist on the
BBC TV programme 'Handmade
Revolution', Hayley also was selected as a
finalist in the Morgan Foundation 2012
Entrepreneur Awards. She said: "It felt
amazing to be recognised for my work
and I met so many inspirational people at
the ceremony."
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BEADSHOW
BigBeadShow
APRIL 6 TH 2013
Stick the date in your diary, buy your tickets and grab your shopping bags,
this April's Big Bead Show at Sandown Park, Surrey, is one not to be missed
- it's bigger and better than ever before!
here's so much happening at The

Big Bead Show this April, we've
struggled to fit it all in these
pages! As well as the usual fantasic array
of exhibitors (more than you'll find at
any other UK bead show!) we've got
more taster workshop than ever before,
plus brand new full day masterclasses
with two of the UK's top tutors!
Now happening over two days, full
day classes will be running on Friday
5th April, with the show and taster
workshops taking place on Saturday 6th
- it's the perfect chance to make a
weekend of it!
We have a full demonstration
timetable, with exciting products and
techniques being shown, from big names
in UK beading. Learn more about
polymer clay with Bonnie McGough,
PMC with Helen O'Neill, kumihimo
with Riverside Beads and wirewrapping
with Minerva Crafts. Plus Linda Jones
shows you how to get great effects on
wire projects with a Whammer and Sue
Heaser will be signing copies of her new
Metal Clay Techniques book. Phew!
The Beadworkers Guild will be in

attendance with their inspiring display,
featuring outstanding pieces of
members' work. This year for the first
time we will also have a bead groups
area, where you can meet members from
local beading clubs and see some of
what they have been creating.
See the website for ticket

prices, more info and for
booking, don't forget you can
also take advantage of group
booking discounts and
early bird deals.
igbeadshow.co.uk
.theb
www
Sandown Park, Esher, Surrey
Melanie de Miguel's bead show tips
It's a good idea to go with a

shopping list of the things you actually
need, then when you've bought
everything you need, tear it up and
enjoy yourself.
Be resigned to the fact that you
will see things that fire up your creative
juices and therefore will want to spend
lots of money.
Be prepared to spend lots of time

bumping into old beading buddies (and
new ones), and everyone staring at each
other's chests while talking.
Wear your own beadwork so that
people can stare at your chest too.
After you've spent some money, sit
down in the caf area and get out all
the goodies you've bought. It won't be
long before others join you and do the
same, then you can see the things you've
missed, and go and buy those too.
Work your way around the show
for a third time, just in case you missed
something the second time.
As the show is about to close, rush
like a maniac back and forth to those
stands where you were dithering and
buy the damn beads!
Actually enjoy the fact that beady
purchases tend to be quite small and
store easily in your handbag, so that
when you get home and he enquires as
to what you bought, you can just shrug,
smile sweetly, hold up your bag and say
"Not much really".
showworkshops
Photograph by Richard Downton
For workshop booking and more

information please visit the website
www.thebigbeadshow.co.uk or call 01903
884988. Places book up fast so advance
booking is recommended.
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All tools and materials are provided for

taster classes, and for masterclasses you
will be sent a shopping list prior to the
event. Kits will also be available to
purchase on the day.
Get 25% off your show ticket if you buy it
together with a workshop.
Please note that the show is open for
masterclasses only on Friday 5th, no
shops will be trading on this day.
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Photograph by Richard Downton
WORKSHOPS
ops last
All taster worksh
14 in
1 hour and cost on the day,
advance or 18 e stated.
unless otherwis
Steampunk Charm Bracelet with Jema Hewitt

Explore altered art steampunk style. You'll learn
two new techniques involving paint, printing,
shrink plastic and embossing on metal with Sizzex
dies, then put everything together with beads and
charms to make a stunning steampunk bracelet!
Sponsored by Beads Direct
Chainmaille 1 with Julie Holt

Experience the ancient art of Chainmaille
with this taster session. You will learn how to
open and close jump rings correctly, add beads,
and make these beautiful earrings based on
the popular Byzantine weave.
Sponsored by Surrey Jewellery School
French Beading with Katie Dean

In this taster session you will learn the basic
techniques used in this ancient art, to make a
range of wire and bead owers which can be
displayed in a colourful bouquet. Perfect for a
wedding, brooch or special ornament.
Sponsored by Beads Unlimited
Chainmaille 2 with Julie Holt

Get to grips with chainmaille and learn how to
create these surprisingly simple earrings based
on the popular Byzantine weave. Julie will show
you the correct way to open jump rings, how to
add beads and you will leave with a nished pair.
Sponsored by Surrey Jewellery School
Viking Knit with Anna Lindell

Learn the technique the Vikings used to make
highly valued chains using colourful wire. The
workshop time allows for starting a chain and
learning the technique, you'll learn everything you
need to know to complete the piece at home.
Sponsored by Beads Unlimited and Fru Prla
Wirework Rings with Linda Jones

Perfect for beginners or even those with some
experience, this fun workshop will give you the
condence to work with wire. You will create
several rings in the class and learn how to wrap,
create spirals and add decoration. Sponsored by
Beads Unlimited & London Jewellery Supplies
Hair Decoration with Julie Ashford

Learn how to make a beautiful hair decoration
perfect for any occasion. Make a pretty spray of
decorated stamens with this simple technique, take
away a finished hair comb and a new technique for
decorating all sorts of hair accessories.
Sponsored by The Spellbound Bead Co.
Make a Fashion Necklace with Chu-mei Ho

Learn to make your own bead and chain
masterpiece. You will learn a mixture of basic wire
wrapping techniques as well as the basics with
working with beads and chain. You will leave with
a nished fashion necklace and some new skills!
Sponsored by London Jewellery School
Everyday Sparkle Ring with Sin Nolan

If you have always wanted to have a go at two
needle right angle weave, this is the ideal project
to get you started. Create this wearable sparkly
little ring using crystal bicones and seed beads,
we bet you will want to make more!
Sponsored by Cookson Gold
Polymer Clay with Bonnie McGough

Learn the basics of polymer clay with enthusiastic
tutor Bonnie McGough. Create canes and nd
out how to apply them, to create your very own
fantastic beads and pendants to take away
and bake at home.
Sponsored by Staedtler Fimo
Chandelier Style Earrings with Chu-mei Ho

You will learn how to make professional quality
statement earrings using a range of beads
combined with chain and wire. This session is
suitable for complete beginners and those who
have done some basic jewellery making before.
Sponsored by London Jewellery School
Funky Fish Tassel with Julie Ashford

An introduction into the wonderful world of
making beaded tassels with needle and thread,
you will learn tassel construction and branched
fringing, these make a great beach bag charm or
cute decoration for the home.
Sponsored by The Spellbound Bead Co.
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Earrings for Beginners with Chloe Menage

Bead's editor will show you all the essential
techniques needed and introduce you to a variety
of ndings and tools to help you on your way.
Perfect your loop making techniques and create
several earrings in different styles.
Last
chance
Trio Triangles with Liz Thornton

These triangles in peyote stitch are simple (just
three rounds and you're done) but very effective.
You will only make one or two in the class, but
will go away with lots of ideas for how to combine
them to make bracelets and pendants.
Claim
your
Metal Clay Shell Pendant with Sue Heaser

Silver clay is a fabulous material that is pure
silver in clay form. Learn how to use homemade
moulds to make a beautiful pure silver shell
pendant that will be red and polished during the
workshop. Suitable for all abilities.
2 hour class, 40 in advance, 45 on the day
FREE
BIG
BEAD
MASTERCLASSES
sses will
NEW Masterclariday 5th
take place on F . They cost
April, 10am-4pm pre-booked.
85 and must be
SHOW
Eclectica! with Melanie de Miguel

As the name suggests this piece is
composed of a wild collection of exciting
crystal components, cleverly connected
to form a bracelet or necklace. Rivolis
are beaded using a fast and innovative
technique that allows them to be
embellished in a staggering variety of ways
so you could also use them separately as
light catchers or Christmas decorations!
Students will work through varieties
called the Wagon Wheel, the Atom, Aurelia
and the Cog, each of which can be
reinterpreted by substituting different sizes
or types of bead and even Rivoli, to produce
startlingly different effects!
The class is suitable for intermediateadvanced beaders and some prior
experience with Peyote, Herringbone,
Netting and Right Angle Weave would be
very helpful.
TICKET
APRIL 6TH
Were giving away one adult

ticket to the April 6th
Big Bead Show to every reader.
Simply visit our website
www.thebigbeadshow.co.uk
and click on the FREE TICKET
button. Well then email you
your free adult ticket, valid
only for entry after 12 noon.
Code to enter: BEADAHOLIC
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Polymer Clay with Bonnie McGough

Come along and spend the day with
expert tutor and passionate polymer clay
enthusiast Bonnie McGough. Allow her to
guide you through the fun and exciting
medium of polymer clay.
The perfect class for someone
completely new to clay or looking to perfect
their techniques; students will learn how to
properly condition clay, blend colours and
create canes.
Techniques covered will include the
Skinner blend, leaf canes and jelly roll
canes. Once you have perfected the
techniques you will be able to put them
all together to create some colourful and
dramatic focal beads similar to those
pictured. Allow your creativity to blossom
and create your own bead designs too
with these fabulous techniques. Beads
will be taken away to be baked at home
before being added to all your jewellery
designs. Youll absolutely love the
results of this class!
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For the green bow:
3g x Miyuki size 15
seed beads Transp.
Olive Gold Luster (1889)
- A beads
3g x Miyuki size 11
Delica beads Lined
Amber Peridot Mix
(DB983) - B beads
1g x Miyuki size 11
seed beads Transp.
Light Topaz AB (251)
- C beads
For the pink bow:
3g x Miyuki size 15
seed beads Dyed
Semifrosted Silverlined
Light Cranberry (1627)
- A beads
3g x Miyuki size 11
Delica beads Transp.
Light Taupe Luster
(DB1485) - B beads
1g x Miyuki size 11
seed beads Transp.
Light Red AB (DB254) C beads
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Fireline 4lb
Needles size 11 or 12
Scissors
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Create these totally cute beaded bows using peyote stitch, they are
surprisingly quick to create and make perfect brooches or pendants.
4. Pass through the A bead on row 6. Then pass the
The upper left side of the bow

1. On 2m of Fireline, add a beadstopper on the middle
and thread the needle on one end. Pick up 14 x size 15
seed beads (A beads), this makes the middle of the left
part of the bow, and becomes the first two rows of
Peyote. Pick up 2A and pass back through the second
to last bead of the first 14 strung to make a picot.
Continue working in Peyote stitch by adding 1A until
you reach the end of row 3.
needle between the A bead just passed and the next,

making a loop around the thread. Pass back through
the A bead just passed, as well as the last A bead
strung on row 7. See Diagram 3. Work row 8 by adding
1A, 1B, 2C, and 1B.
7
Diagram 1.
Diagram 3.
2. Diagram 2 shows the pattern for rows 47. Start row
5. Work row 9 by picking up 2A, then peyote 2C, 1B
4 by picking up 1 size 11 Delica bead (B beads) and 1A.

Pass back through the last A bead on row 3. Continue
this row by adding 6B beads for the next 6 stitches (black
thread path). Start row 5 by picking up 2A, pass back
through the last B bead strung on row 4. Continue this
row by adding 5B and 1A (purple thread path).
and 1A. Pass through the A bead on row 8. Make a

loop around the thread between the beads as described
in step 4, then pass back through the A bead just
passed as well as the last A added. Work row 10 by
picking up 1A, 1B, 1C and 1B. See Diagram 4.
Diagram 4.
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Diagram 2.
3. Start row 6 by picking up 1B and 1A, and pass back

through the last A bead on row 5. Continue this row by
adding 1A, 1B, 3 x size 11 seed beads (C beads), and
1B (pink thread path). Start row 7 by picking up 2A,
pass back through the last B bead on row 6. Continue
this row by adding 3C, 1B and 1A (orange thread path).
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6. Work row 11 by picking up 2A, then peyote 2B, and

1A. Pass through the A bead on row 10, make a loop
around the thread and pass back through the A bead
just passed and the last A strung. Work row 12 by
picking up 1A, 1B and 1A. Keep tension on the beading
thread so that your beadwork starts forming a small
dome on your fingertip. See Diagram 5.
8. Work row 13 by peyoting 2A. Now, pass the needle

through all A beads on the right hand side of the
stitched pyramid, then pass through the B bead and
turn back through all A beads again. When exiting at
the top, add 1A. See Diagram 7.
Diagram 7.
Diagram 5.
9. Pass the needle through the next 3 beads on the

7. Now its time to sculpt the top of the bow. Keep a
good tension. Complete the last peyote by passing
through the second A bead on row 11, make a loop
around the thread and pass back through the A bead
just passed and the last A strung. See Diagram 6.
Diagram 6.
left hand side of the pyramid. Add 1A, pass through

the next A bead on the vertical edge of the pyramid.
repeat to add 3A and pass through the next 2A on the
final stitch. Pull the thread tight so that the beads snug
up. See Diagram 8. You have now completed the top
left side of the bow.
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beadwork
The lower left side of the bow
The lower left side is made in the same way the top left
side of the bow, with a slight change in the pattern. In
order to make the pattern easier to read, the lower left
side rows are called -1, -2 and so on until -11 which
forms the lower tip.
14. Work row -9 by adding 1A, 1B and 1A. Pass through

the A on row -8, make a loop around the thread and pass
back through the A just passed, as well as the last A
added. Work row -10 by adding 2A. See Diagram 13.
10. Work row -1 by peyoting 6B. Pick up 1A and 1B,

make a loop around the thread between the 1A and 1B
on row 2 made in the beginning of the top left side.
Pass back through the 1B and 1A just added. Work row
-2 by adding 1A and 5B. See Diagram 9.
Diagram 9.
11. On row -3, add 1B, 3C, 1B and 1A. Pass through
the A bead on row -2, make a loop around the thread
and pass back through the A bead just passed, as well
as the last A added. Work row -4 by adding 1A, 1B and
3C. See Diagram 10.
Diagram 13.
15. Now you will form the tip of the bottom left hand
side. Keep the thread tensioned while working. You
should be exiting from the A on row -9, make a loop
around the thread and pass back through the A just
passed, as well as the last A added. Add 1A, then pass
through all A beads on the lower right side of the
inverse pyramid. See Diagram 14.
Diagram 14.
Diagram 10.
12. Work row -5 by adding 1B, 2C, 1B and 1A. Pass

through the A on row -4, make a loop around the
thread and pass back through the A just passed, as well
as the last A added. Work row -6 by adding 1A, 1B and
2C. See Diagram 11.
The left ribbon

16. The ribbon is made with the same technique;
regarding turns on the thread, to make the sloping edge
of the ribbon, and making the beadwork form a dome
on your finger tip by keeping tension on the thread
while working. See the pattern on Diagram 15,
description is a bit shortened from here on out.
Diagram 11.
13. Keep a tension on the thread so that your

beadwork forms a dome on your fingertip. Work row -7
by adding 1B, 1C, 1B and 1A. Pass through the A on
row -6, make a loop around the thread and pass back
through the A just passed, as well as the last A added.
Work row -8 by adding 1A and 2B. See Diagram 12.
Diagram 15.
17. Pick up 14A, this is the length of the ribbon and

Diagram 12.
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the first two rows of Peyote. For row 3, peyote 7A. Turn
by passing the needle between two A on the lower left
hand side bow, around the thread, and pull the thread
tight, pass back through the last A bead strung. Work
row 4 by adding 1A and 5B.
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18. Work row 5 by adding 1A, 4B and 1A. Turn by

passing the needle between two A on the lower left hand
side bow, round the thread, and pull the thread tight.
Work row 6 by adding 1A, 2B and 2C. Pass back through
the last A bead strung ( from now on you will not fasten
the ribbon to the Lower Left Side of the Bow any more ).
Row 7 is made of 1A, 2C, 1B and 1A. Pass through the A
on row 6, turn around the thread and go back through
the A just passed as well as the last A added.
19. Work row 8 by adding 1A, 1B and 2C. Row 9 is
made of 1A, 1C and 1B, 1A. Pass through the A on row
8, turn around the thread and go back through the A just
passed as well as the last A added. Work row 10 by
adding 1A, 1B and 1A. Pass through the A on row 9, turn
around the thread and go back through the A just passed
as well as the last A added. Work row 11 by adding 2A,
make a pass and turn as described before. Add 1A.
20. Now you will complete the edge of the ribbon.
Pass the needle through all As on the lower edge. Turn
around the thread between two As, then retrace back
through the beads just passed. Pass through all the As
on the upper edge and exit through the top A. Do not
end the thread. See Diagram 16.
21. Follow step 219 to complete the right side of the

bow. When you are done, you should have a complete
bow with two working threads sticking out as shown on
Diagram 18.
Diagram 18.
Finishing up
The last touch is to add a ribbon over the middle of the
bow. This is made in Right Angle Weave and Peyote.
toptips
Keep a tight thread
22. Thread needles on both of the threads. On the left
tension to make the

beads form the shape.
needle, add 2C. Pass the right needle through the same
beads from the other direction, crossing the threadpaths
inside the beads. Add 1A on each needle, and 2C on
the left needle. Pass the right needle through the 2C,
crossing again. Repeat one more time.
Alternate between
coloured and silver/
gold size 15 beads on
the middle and the
edges, to make the
sections of the bows
stand out.
23. Pass each needle through the orange highlighted

beads on Diagram 19, from the inside out. Pull the
threads tight, making the Cs position themselves on top
of the middle Bs.
Diagram 16.
The right hand side of the bow

The right hand side of the bow is made with the same
pattern as the left side, except for one change. Instead
of adding Bs in the middle of the bow, you pass through
the existing ones.
21. Remove the beadstopper and thread a needle on

the other half of the thread. Follow step 1, but do not
snug up the beads to the As on the left side of the bow.
Leave 1mm of thread so that you can make room for
passing through the Bs in the middle of the bow on
step 2 instead. See Diagram 17 for the middle B beads
that are highlighted.
Diagram 19.
24. Use Peyote and add 3A on both sides of the

middle ribbon. See Diagram 20. Pass the needles
through your beaded bow and end the threads.
You can attach a pin on the backside to make
a brooch, or hang the bow in a necklace chain.
Diagram 20.
Diagram 17.
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Designed by
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These cute little sparkly boxes are perfect as ornaments or for storing
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58 x 4mm Czech fire
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17 x 4mm pearls
- E Beads
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Size 10 beading needle
Size 12 beading needle
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Scissors
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See page 89
This delightful little box is made up of one repeating

motif. Practise making one or two of these motifs
before starting on the box. You need a tight tension and
will find that this improves dramatically after making a
couple of testers, then you will be ready for the box. If
you dont want to make a box, simply join them
together for a necklace or bracelet or make some
earrings. One motif on its own uses about 75cm (30)
of thread. To work a 5 sided box start with at least
350-360cm (11 to 12 feet) of thread.
3. Small Loop - Pick up 3B, 1D, 3B. Make a loop and

move on to come out of the next bead in the first circle.
Pull together fairly tightly. Repeat steps 2 and 3 all
around the circle to repeat the pattern 4 times in all.
Finish by passing through 2 of the Centre (C) beads as
usual. See Diagram 3.
Diagram 3.
Starting each motif

1. Pick up 8C. Pull them together and leaving a tail
long enough to sew in, tie them into a circle. Do not go
through a bead.
Diagram 1.
Motif base
The base is very important please follow carefully. It is
made up of alternate large loops of 5A, 1D, 5A and
small loops 3B, 1D, 3B.
4. Push the big 5-bead loops from step 1 to the front

and let the small 3 bead loops from step 2 fall to the
back. Hold your work with your thumb firmly on the
middle of the diamond. Pull together tightly. It will be
floppy dont worry! See Diagram 4.
Diagram 4.
2. Large Loop - Pick up 5A, 1D, 5A. Make a loop and

move on to come out of the next bead in the first circle.
See Diagram. 2.
Diagram 2.
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Joining the loops

5. On this round you are simply joining the loops
together. Needle through the first 4 beads of the 5
beads of this large loop stack. See Diagram 5.
Diagram 5.
7. Keep the large loop on top, pass down through the

4 beads of the large loop, then through the centre circle
bead and up through 4 beads on the other side as
shown in Diagram 7. Pull tightly as you work. Repeat
steps 5-7 all around the circle (4 times in all).
Diagram 7.
6. Now, keeping the large loop on top, pass down

through 3 beads of the small loop, through the centre
circle bead and up through 3 beads on the other side.
See Diagram 6.
8. Needle around to come out of a D bead of a small

loop (one with 3B beads either side.) See Diagram. 8. Do
not try to press this piece flat - it should be a little 3D.
Diagram 8.
Diagram 6.
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9. Pick up 5A, 1C, 5A. Pass through the next D bead

of the small loop See Diagram. 9. Repeat all the way
around. If these outer loops are not large enough - add
extra A beads each time.
13. To begin the 2nd motif, bring your thread out of a

side D bead. See Diagram 14.
Diagram 9.
Diagram 14.
toptips
It's best not to use
a thread that is any
thicker than the one
suggested- you will
not get through the
beads, as there are
quite a few passes.
14. Pick up 3B; 1C; 3B. Pass back from the other side
10. Go around these beads again but do not pass
through the C bead. Pull thread tight and push the C
beads into a point. See Diagram 10.
If you use a thinner

thread then you may
not get a good
tension to keep the
box rigid and will need
to dip it in a stiffener.
Once you have
mastered the box, try
making the original
diamond with different
types, colours and
numbers of beads.
Diagram 10.
11. Final step for 1 motif - needle through into one of

the centre circle beads, at the base of a 5 bead loop.
Pick up your central E bead. See Diagram 11.
through the bead you are coming out of. Needle around
to come out of the C bead.
15. Pick up 7C. Make a circle of the C beads, tie a

half hitch and pass through 1C. Now continue to make
your motif starting with a large loop, following steps
2-8. Be careful when joining, make sure that you are
going up and down the correct group of beads each
time. Match the pictures (or diagrams) to your work.
Diagram 11.
12. Pass through the opposite bead in the centre

circle, back sewing in a figure of 8 to secure. See
Diagrams 12 and 13.
16. Turn over and pass through (PT) the 3B beads to

get to the edge. You now share the 5A, 1C of the edging,
so pass through these. See Diagram 15 for thread path.
When passing through the C bead, make sure you go
through from the correct direction, keeping all the beads
in a straight line.
Diagram 15.
Diagram 12.
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Diagram 13.
17. Pick up (PU) 5A and PT the next centre D bead. Work

2 corners as before and finally a shared corner and only
pass up 5A then pass through the C bead of previous motif.
Work step 10 but think carefully about how you do this.
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18. Add your central bead as in steps 11-13. Finally

needle across to the outer C bead to start another
motif. Dont forget to add a central bead in the same
direction as the previous motif before you start the
next diamond!
Five-sided box
19. For a 5-sided box - you need to work a total of 4
motifs and then join the ends together, creating the 5th
side as you go (or you could join these 2 sides now for
a triangular box).
20. Make 4 complete diamonds and work step 14 to

begin the 5th one, then make the next 3 loops as usual.
As you make the 5th loop, (it should be a small loop)
join it to the first diamond. This loop shares the D bead.
21. Make the final 3 loops as before. Now work steps

5-10 to complete, filling in the outer edges with the
relevant beads.
23. Work steps 2-8 but each small 3 bead loop will
share the D bead with one already in the side base
diamonds. Now join the other loops as usual.
Foot stand (optional)

24. As you go around the edge beads, at each corner
on top of the C bead, add 2A, 1E (or D), 2A to make a
small foot stand. Pass through those 6 beads again to
reinforce before moving onto the next corner.
25. Either before or after finishing the base - put in a

centre bead using your thread left from the start. Tie off
and neaten the ends or if you have sufficient thread
needle to the top edge.
Shaping
To shape the top of your box we will needle around the
top edge outline and pull this into a star shape adding
beads at each corner to help.
26. Exit 2A beads (either way) before the C bead.

**Pick up 2A, miss 2A, 1C, 2A. Pass through 3A, 1D,
3A**. Repeat around the edge from ** to ** on all 5
sides. Pull together very tightly to form the star shape
and pull the C beads into a point. It may help you tie a
knot at intervals as you work this round.
To make the base of your box
22. Since the box (and therefore the base) has 5 sides
we need to start the base star by picking up 10C
beads on a new length of thread. Leave enough thread
at the start to sew in a centre bead - as at step 11.
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Catch
27. Bring your thread coming out of a C bead and
make a catch. Pick up 3A, 1E, 1 A. Pass back through
the E bead and 2A. Pick up 1A. Pass back through the
C bead, go through these beads in the same way again
to reinforce. Fasten off and neaten end.
31. Passing through the D bead of the small loops this

time, work step 9. As you work - weave over and then
under the previous set of beads added in step 29. (I used
B beads in this picture only to show this step clearly).
32. Work step 10, then needle to the centre - ready to

decorate with loops of beads.
Lid
28. Once again the box has 5 sides and so we need to

start the diamond by picking up 10C beads. Leaving a
tail to work a loop for the catch later, work steps 2-7 of a
basic diamond. This time you will work 5 sets of large
loops and 5 sets of small loops, then join them together
as before. Needle through beads to exit from a D bead.
33. Decorate across the centre with a loop of 2A, 1E,
2A and then around this with 5 loops of 1A, 1E, 1A.
29. Work Steps 9 and 10, this time it will make 5 points.
34. Lastly! Attach or hinge the lid of the box to the
30. Next bring the needle out of a D bead at the top

of a small loop. (Picture shows the back to help
identify the D bead)
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base at three points along one edge. Make this opposite

the catch on the base. I ladder stitched the 2 corner C
beads to the corresponding C beads on the star points.
I made the 3rd join from the D bead in between, to the
star point in between, adding a 1A each side for fitting.
Needle your thread through to a point on the lid
opposite the hinge and matching up to the catch and
make a small loop (approx. 11A) to close the box.
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This beautiful necklace creates a wonderfully vintage feel.
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1. Thread a 6mm pearl onto a headpin. Bend the
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Hold the loop with the pliers and wrap the remaining
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Repeat for 84 more 6mm pearls.
onto a headpin. Bend the headpin around in the same

way as the pearl. Repeat for your remaining 4mm
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3. Use your pliers to bend a loop at one end of your

memory wire, add a jump ring and close the loop.
4. Thread 10 x 6mm pearls, 4 x 8mm pearls, then one

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toptips
This set takes a little
time, but is definitely
worth the effort!
Always use memory
wire cutters, using
normal cutters for
memory wire can
damage the jaws.
5. Mix up all of the beaded headpins and thread them

onto the memory wire in a random order, next thread on
the rest of the pearls to mirror the first half of the necklace.
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6. Trim the memory wire 1cm above the last bead,

bend into a loop, add a jump ring and close the loop.
Attach a trigger clasp to the jump ring.
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By
Amanda Pickstock
Top Tips for
writing
Projects
Would you love to see your design featured in Bead magazine?
Amanda Pickstock from Shiney Company shares her knowledge
and explains more about writing projects for magazines.
e've already looked at how to go

about submitting projects to
magazines on page 49. So, now
your design has been accepted - what now?
You will be asked to send in a digital
document containing clear step by step
instructions. You will also need to
include either step by step photos or
diagrams, depending which is most
relevant, along with your finished
samples so they can be photographed by
the magazine.
Here's some things to bear in mind:
Look at the detail and examine
your finishing. It will be photographed
closely - many designers have been
surprised by the tiny flaws the Bead
camera reveals!
Make it several times. Each time
you make it, the chances are you will
discover an easier way to do something
or a tip you can share with the readers
to help them.
Check, check and check again!
Read your instructions carefully. Get
someone else to read your instructions
and make the piece if possible.
Think about the colours you have
chosen and how they might photograph
on a white background. Silver thread/
beads/wire with clear crystal and white
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pearls may be beautiful, but they are

challenging to photograph well, as are
pieces created entirely in black. Choose
colours that are appealing and will bring
out the best of your design. Make it in
more than one colour scheme if you can.
This will widen the appeal and make the
magazine spread 'pop'.
How complicated is the design
and can you accurately describe the
process you went through to make the
piece? When I say accurately, this
doesnt mean that you have describe
every tiny detail word for word, but be
able to outline each key step with
precision so that someone reading it can
replicate your design. Bead will edit the
project steps, so it doesnt have to be
perfect, just something you are confident
they can work with.
When you are writing your
instructions, you have to assume that the
person reading them knows nothing.
Some techniques will be covered later in
the magazine, so liaise with the editor so
you know what should be included.
Does it need diagrams or step-bystep photographs to help the reader
make the piece or can it be described
with words only? Bead usually prefers to
include one or the other in most cases.
If it needs diagrams, can you sketch

them for someone else to illustrate in
the magazine, or are you able to provide
your own computer drawn diagrams?
Try not to make it too expensive;
you want a piece that people can afford
to make.
Keep a note of all the materials you
used and the quantities, and where you got
them from. It's important in magazine
projects that people source the materials.
It's all very well using a beautiful vintage
focal pendant but if it's impossible to find
again then it's no good!
Lastly, stick to the deadline given
by the editor and if any challenges arise
ensure you keep in communication.
I hope you feel encouraged to put
forward your ideas to be showcased in
Bead. When a design is featured, its
really exciting to know that you can
potentially inspire many others to make
something that you created. Have fun
with it.
seemore
See page 49 for more tips for getting
your work printed.
More information on seeing yourself in
Bead magazine can be found on the
'Get Involved' page of our website.
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SHOPPROFILE
WE MEET
purple moon beads

This issue we take a trip to the sunny Isle of Wight and Chloe Menage
meets Pauline and Geoff, the team behind Purple Moon Beads.
urple Moon Beads is situated in

the pretty Victorian seaside
resort of Ventnor on the Isle of
Wight. As well as having a shop
bursting at the seams with beading
paraphernalia, they also sell online
through their website.
Owners Pauline and Geoff can
regularly be found at bead shows
around the south of England,
including the Big Bead Shows at
Sandown Park, Surrey and have full
details of all their up-coming shows on
their website.
A love of jewellery making drove
Pauline to open the Isle of Wight shop
back in 2010, and they now stock
everything from wire, findings, seed
beads, Czech glass, tools, books and

more, but are known for their
speciality of Chainmaille supplies and
kits using anodised aluminium rings.
A great team
The business is run by husband and

wife team Pauline and Geoff Martin,
Pauline being the bead addict and
Geoff the chainmaille nut. They both
teach workshops and Geoff puts
together a variety of kits.
Pauline and her friend Ana started
the business almost eight years ago, as
they worked in a solicitors office and
wanted to brighten up their formal
workwear. From there, commissions
were obtained and their stock grew,
they started selling the beads as well as

making jewellery. They then progressed
to undertaking bead shows, which
expanded to setting up a website.
Pauline and Geoff moved to the Isle
of Wight in February 2008 and purely
because of the logistics, Geoff became a
partner in place of Ana. Geoff s
involvement had begun a couple of
years earlier by chance. The ladies had
purchased a chainmaille kit which used
large gauge rings, difficult to open and
close. Geoff was able to do the heavy
work and has been addicted ever since.
When the stock started to take over
their home they found a shop in
Ventnor and opened on 1st May 2010.
Jewellery deisgns
As well as selling beads, Pauline and

Geoff continue to sell handmade
jewellery, under the name of 'Knight
and Day'. Together they make and sell
chainmaille designs in a variety of
metals and weaves. They sell these
through the shop, website and craft
fairs, as well as making to commission.
Geoff loves to push himself to
create new and fun designs, both
wearable and sometimes just for fun,
like the yacht above which uses rubber
o-rings and anodised jump rings. The
pair both firmly believe that the
business should be about having fun in
the hobby, whilst ensuring that the
customer receives excellent service and
friendly help and advice.
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Oh we do like to
bead beside the sea!
Ventnor beach.
d
Sharing their passion
Now they run regular workshops in the

shop, usually on Tuesday evenings in
both beadwork (taught by Pauline) and
chainmaille (with Geoff ). The classes
are hugely popular and details of
forthcoming courses can be found on
the website. Keen to accommodate
mainland inhabitants Geoff says:
Visitors to the Island can also contact
us to arrange workshops during their
stay, which we try fit in to their other
travel plans where possible.
Treats of the trade
The shop has seen several changes over

the last few months, as the pair strive
to fit in all the beads. Geoff told us:
The search for new items of stock and
ideas for classes keeps us on our toes.
At the moment we are desperately
Kumihimo is just
one of the classes
available.
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trying to find room for a small sofa for

those partners to relax on, whilst the
beaders browse.
Pauline and Geoff s passion for
beads and jewellery making means for
them work is never dull and even
includes some travel perks - last year
they treated themselves and took a long
sought after trip to the Bead and
Button show in the USA. Pauline said:
We learnt new techniques which we
have carried forward to our workshops
and had a marvellous time!
However for them the most
rewarding part of their job is their
customers: Compliments from
customers about the shop and meeting
so many interesting people really makes
our job worthwhile.
They love to see what their
customers have been creating, and the

millions of different uses for beads in
craft projects. Geoff said: Our
customers are always up for some show
and tell and it is fascinating to see the
variety of projects they come up with.
contact them
You can visit Purple Moon Beads:
39 High Street, Ventnor,
Isle of Wight, PO38 1RZ
Their opening hours are:
Winter - 10am-4pm Monday to
Saturday, Wednesday 10am-1pm
Summer - Monday to Saturday
10am-4.30pm.
Visit the website
Email Purple Moon Beads on
enquiries@purplemoon-beads.co.uk
or call 01983 852473
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BOOKREVIEWS
Got a book for review? Send it FAO of Chloe to
the address at the front of the magazine or email
chloe@beadmagazine.co.uk for more information.
There are so many books to choose from in the world of beading and jewellery making.
Every week new books arrive in the Bead office, take a look at some of the latest arrivals.
BEADED NOSTALGIA
BEAD BY BEAD
By Anja Schlotman-Bakkenes
By Alice Korach
ISBN 978-90-5945136-0
48 pages, full colour, 8.95
ISBN 978-1-57421-660-8
51 pages, full colour
A selection of projects
designed specifically
for size 10 Miyuki Delica
beads. Mostly bracelet
designs, there are also
some cute earrings, pins
and stitched necklaces,
which incorporate the size
10s, with other sizes of
Delicas and beads. The author has included some nifty
tips and tricks to help you get your beadwork looking
polished and professional. Suitable for beginnerintermediate beaders.
There are some really pretty

beadwork designs with a vintage
feel in this book. Projects are
diagram based with minimal
written instructions. Produced in
the Netherlands, the instructions
are given in Dutch, English,
German and French. Projects
include bracelets, pendants,
bezelled cabochons and
feature some really unusual
designs, with lovely vintage
colour schemes.
Available from Spangles4Beads

www.spangles4beads.co.uk
01638 742024
LIVE WIRE JEWELRY

By Katie Hacker
ISBN 978-1-4403-1278-6
Includes 30 vibrant designs

using coloured wire. Some lovely
ideas incorporating bright beads
and crystals, for some colourful
and contemporary designs.
Projects include techniques like
coiling, wrapping, twisting and
weaving wire, for everything
from earrings to bangles and
statement necklaces.
EXPLORING RESIN
JEWELRY
By Heidi Boyd
ISBN 978-1-4403-1872-6
128 pages, full colour, 16.99

This book has some really
manageable projects and fun
ideas for creating resin
jewellery. Each project includes
clear step by step photos and
materials list, with brands or
suppliers for all the funky
papers and cards used, so you can easily re-create the
projects shown. Includes a great methods and techniques
section, so it's ideal for someone new to playing with resin.
BEADED FANTASIES
By Sabine Lippert
ISBN 978-1-4547-0246-7
The book that has been taking the beading world by storm, Beaded Fantasies
includes 30 of Sabine's fun to make and elegant designs. Featuring her popular
Granada and Scheherazade designs, all of the projects use peyote and right angle
weave. There are some truly glorious projects, with inspiring colour schemes and all
give a dazzling finish. Sabine's passion for beads shine through in this book and it
is guaranteed to inspire and fire up your creative juices. Projects include coloured
diagrams and are suitable for intermediate-advanced beaders, as well as the more
adventurous beginner.
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Winners will receive a crystal trophy and fabulous
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for your work through displays in Bead magazine,
on bead.tv and at the Big Bead Show in October.
Last year was truly fantastic with hundreds of creative
entries. 2012 winning pieces can be seen in issue 43 of
Bead Magazine and on www.thebigbeadshow.co.uk
THE CATEGORIES
Bead Work - Jewellery
Bead Work - Non Jewellery
Wirework and Chainmaille
Crystals
Handmade Glass Beads and
Components
Polymer Clay
Beyond Beads and Mixed Media
Jewellery
Best in Show
To enter please visit www.thebigbeadshow.co.uk and click
on the British Bead Awards button for full entry details and an
application form. Or call Elizabeth on 01903 884988 or email
Elizabeth@ashdown.co.uk
Initial entry is by photo which must arrive by 16th August 2013.
Winning pieces will be on display at the Big Bead Show on
19th October 2013.
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lAmpWORK
Designed by
Nelli Rees
Happy Days
GlaSS BEaDS
beadstore
For the variegated vine:
1 x rod each of Effetre in
these colours...
Transparent Teal Green
(026)
Special Colour Intense
Black (066)
Opaque Dark Turquoise
(236)
Opaque Lime Green (212)
Silvered Ivory stringer
(Dark Ivory (276)
wrapped up into silver foil
and pulled into stringer)
For the beads:
1 rod each of Effetre in
these colours...
Opaque Petrol Green
(218) for about 15 beads
Opaque Bright Acid
Yellow (416)
Opaque Coral (420)
Opaque Dark Ivory (276)
Opaque Dark Turquoise
(236)
Transparent Striking
Orange (072)
Transparent Mid Amber
(012)
Transparent Dark Amber
(016)
Crystal Clear (006)
time&money
Make in less
than half an hour
and for under 10.
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Create a true to life variegated vine, combined with multi-layered petals in

warm oranges and lemons, for these gorgeous encased floral glass beads.
1. Warm up the end of your transparent teal green rod

in the flame and apply, in this order, stringers of: lime
green, silvered ivory, intense black, dark turquoise,
lime green again, and so on. Heat the part of the rod
with the stringers until its molten and pull into a
medium-thin variegated stringer.
2. Pull all of the colours needed to make the bead into

stringers, including crystal clear, but with the exception of
the petrol green. Make an oval-shaped middle sized base
bead out of petrol green. Dont worry too much about its
shape, as you are going to double-encase it later.
3. Apply your variegated vine to the base bead. I made

it in my favourite arabesque design which I slightly
distort for this bead, but any pattern will do.
4. Melt the variegated vine pattern completely in and

encase the bead with crystal clear.
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polymerclay
toolbox
2.4mm mandrel
Bead release
Protective mask to
work with silver foil
Metal marver
Burnishing tool
Needle-nose pliers
Tungsten pick or a
spare mandrel to
make indentations
Bead reamer
Torch set-up
Didymium safety
glasses
A way to cool beads
(kiln, fibre blanket/
vermiculite)
5. Put a group of five dots in bright acid yellow to one

side of the mandrel. Make them quite large. They will
form one of the yellow flowers.
6. Put another group of five yellow dots on the

opposite half of the bead closer to the other side of the
mandrel. Melt the two groups of dots in.
7. Apply smaller dots of crystal clear on top and towards
8. Put small dots of coral on top of the yellow and
the centre of the yellow flowers. They should be only a

little smaller than the yellow dots. Melt them in.
clear dots right in the centre of yellow flowers. Melt

them in.
9. Put two groups of three small ivory dots on each

side of the bead in between the yellow flowers. Melt
them in. For this design I heat each of the groups of
dots in turn, making sure that the bead doesnt
overheat and that the dots in each group form a flower.
10. Put smaller dots of mid amber on top and towards

the centres of the ivory flowers. Melt them in.
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safe
Always make sure

that you are safe
when lampworking,
with appropriate
clothing, ventilation
and eye protection.
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toptips
These beads are
encased twice, after
the variegated vine
application and after
the owers are
created, to separate
owers from the
branches and to add
more depth.
11. Put tiny dots of striking orange on top and around

the very centre of yellow and coral flowers. It would be
best if they stay separate and dont melt into each
other. These are the emphasis dots to create the illusion
of depth and make the flowers look very true to life.
12. Put tiny dots of dark amber on top and around the
centre of ivory flowers. Again, these are emphasis dots.
Melt all the tiny emphasis dots into the middle of both
the ivory and the yellow flowers.
13. Apply dots of dark turquoise randomly around the
14. Spot heat the centre of each of the yellow and
bead. It is nice to put them in groups of three to create

a sort of a branch, but you can put them anywhere
where there is space but not too close to the flowers,
as they could distort. Melt these dark turquoise dots in.
ivory flowers and make a sizeable indentation for the

bubble.
While making
indentations for the
bubbles, be careful to
maintain the shape of
the owers. I spot
heat the centre of the
rst ower, make an
indentation and then,
instead of working
with the ower next to
it, I turn the bead and
spot heat the centre
of the ower on the
opposite side: this
gives time for the rst
half of the bead to
cool down a little.
15. Encase your bead with crystal clear. The bead

itself should be relatively hot, but the crystal clear glass
needs to be almost running. Flame anneal the bead and
put it into the kiln, fibre blanket or vermiculite.
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METALCLAY
Designed by
Lesley Messam
SPRING
beadstore
25g Art clay
Pebo Prisme Fantasy
glazes
flowers bracelet
Create cute cut-out flowers with metal clay and add colour with a
metallic glaze for this elegant bracelet with a matching clasp.
1mm sterling silver wire
toolbox
Art clay paste
Work surface
1mm spacers
Roller
4 x playing cards
Badger balm
2 x texture sheets
Water pen and water
Medium flower cutter
Large flower cutter
Medium circle cutter
Small circle cutter
Extra small circle cutter
Tissue blade
Straw
Sanding pads 180, 220
and 280
1. Roll out 25g of clay between two 1mm spacers,

with two playing cards under each slat. Remove the
playing cards and place one texture sheet on the tile,
then the spacers, the clay and another texture sheet.
Roll firmly once for perfect texture both sides.
2. Use a medium shaped flower cutter to cut out 6

flowers, place them to one side to dry. Re-roll the clay
as in step 1 but with no texture then use two circle
cutters to cut out little washers. This time you will need
seven of them, put them to one side to dry.
3. Once all the pieces are dry give them a really good
4. Re-roll the clay between 1mm spacers with no
sand and refine with sanding pads 180, 220 and 280.
Now attach the washer to each of the flower centres,
using plenty of paste and water. Make sure there are no
gaps as the paint will seep through later.
texture. Cut thin strips about 3mm wide with a tissue

blade. Bend them over a straw or paint brush, then cut
those to length. These are the connecters for the
bracelet, you will need to make 14 of them.
Rubber block
Kiln
8mm mandrel
5mm mandrel
Flush cutters or
piercing saw
Soldering equipment if
you can solder
Silver polish
Silver cloth
Brass brush
Pipette or fine brush
time&money
Make in a
day and for
under 50.
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5. Once the bails are dry, sand and refine those. Attach
6. To make the toggle re-roll the clay and texture as in
two to the back of each flower, making sure you use

plenty of paste as these need to be strong. Allow them
to dry again and then re-paste. You will have two bails
left over for the toggle and bar.
step 1. Then use a large flower cutter to cut out the

shape, then take the centre out with a small circle
cutter. Now with a needle tool cut out two small
rectangles opposite to each other. This is where the bar
continued over
will pass through the toggle.
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METALCLAY
supplyshop
All supplies from
Messams
Prisme from The PMC

Company
See page 89
toptips
Do test colours for
the Prisme Fantasy
paints then you can
see the true colours.
7. Re-roll the clay out and texture as in step 1. Use a

medium circle cutter to make the bar, you can check
the circle size by placing it on the toggle, as long as it
is the same size as the opening on the toggle then it
will pass through. Once again attach the bails to the
toggle and bar, making sure the bar bail is in the centre
and the toggle is to one edge. Then add the final
washer to the bar. Leave to dry.
8. Once all the parts are a dried completely, give them

all a really good sand using the sanding pads 180,220
and 280. Place them on a fibre board in the kiln at
800C for 30 minutes, allow the kiln to cool thoroughly
before removing.
9. Whilst the bracelet parts are firing in the kiln, make

the jump rings. I am using an 8mm and a 5mm
mandrel (or a knitting needle will do), with 1 mm
sterling silver wire. Wrap a tight coil around the
mandrels. You can then cut them with double flush
cutters or a piercing saw. You will need 1 x 5mm and
7 x 8mm jump rings.
10. If you can solder, then solder the bracelet together

and pickle. Brass brush, then go through the sanding
pad grades once more. Use a silver cloth loaded with
silver polish to polish to a high shine. For those who
cant solder, attach your jump rings now.
This project would

also look lovely kept
plain, without the
added colours.
For a charm or
pendant make an extra

ower and follow steps
1 to 3 but make a little
hole at the top for
hanging. Then nish as
in step 8-11.
Adding the colour

11. In a well ventilated room mix the paints with a
straw, then using a pipette or a fine paint brush fill the
little washer wells with the colour of your choice. I have
used red and onyx. Leave these to dry for 72 hours.
Then your bracelet is ready to wear.
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r
Give it a go...
The British
Bead Awards
Helena Tang-Lim won

1st prize in the Crystals
category 2012.
Lesley Messam's
'The Peacock's
Feathers'.
Get your entry in for the British Bead Awards 2013, don't be
shy, give it a go! Will you be one of this year's winners?
he British Bead Awards are one

of the highlights in Beads
calendar. Last year the standard
of entries was fantastic and now were
calling for designers to enter this
years awards.
There are eight categories and The
British Bead Awards are open to everyone
from around the world, whatever your
experience. So why not give it a go! Not
only do winners get the kudos of winning,
you will also see your piece printed in our
Winners' Gallery in Bead magazine, you
get a snazzy engraved award, a
subscription to the magazine and Bead.
TV and a goody bag of beady treats from
our lovely sponsors worth over 80. On
top of this all the finalists will have their
work displayed at the October Big Bead
Show for our thousands of visitors to see!
All entries are judged anonymously,
by a panel of experts across all the fields.
We've changed the categories a little for
this year so take a look and why not
give it a go!
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The categories are:
Beadwork Jewellery: Any form of

stitched jewellery using thread and bead
stitches, e.g. seed beadweaving, bead
embroidery etc. Amended this year to
encompass all the new types of small beads
now available eg Tilas. Superduos, Peanuts.
Beadwork Non-Jewellery: Any form
of stitched ornament, clothing or accessory
using thread and bead stitches.
Wirework and Chainmaille Jewellery:
Main material used must be metal wire
or jump rings.
Crystals: Can be jewellery or nonjewellery but the main material used
must be glass crystal beads.
Handmade Glass Beads and
Components: Individual beads, sets or
components made of glass e.g lampwork.
Polymer Clay: Jewellery or nonjewellery, main material used must be
any brand of polymer clay.
Beyond Beads Jewellery: Finished
jewellery made using other materials e.g.
glass beads, metal clay, semi-precious,
felt, fabric, shrink plastic, metalwork.
Best in Show - Selected by the visitors

to the Big Bead Show.
How to enter
Download an entry form and send it

along with images of your chosen piece
of work to Elizabeth King, either email
elizabeth@ashdown.co.uk or post to it
to: Bead Awards, Unit 5E, Park Farm,
Chichester Road, Arundel, BN18 0AG.
The deadline is Friday August 16 2013.
The entry fee is just 10 per submission
and must be paid upon entry.
For full rules and entry information
and to download the entry form visit
www.thebigbeadshow.co.uk and click on
Bead Awards.
Anne Mathers won
Best In Show in 2011.
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workshops
Birchington
We have a choice of six beading classes a week
and we also run specialist workshops.
Thanet Beads & Beading Classes 07877873370. www.patriciabeads.co.uk
Looking for Workshops/Classes in your area?
BRISTOL
DORSET
Bristol
All Seasons Bracelet with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS
beads, 45 including all beads and materials.
Shiney Company - 0117 3009800
www.shineyrocks.co.uk
Christchurch
Beaded Wire Jewellery for Beginners with
Graham Halls, from March through to October.
Beadweaving Workshops with Jennifer Airs,
Thursdays from March to December 2013 and
Chloe Menage, Sundays in March and April.
Various other courses available.
CJ Beaders - 01425 279992
www.cjbeaders.co.uk
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes. Monthly workshops with guest
tutors from around the UK.
Also weekly evening classes with Sylvia Fairhurst.
Witch Beads - Tel: 01908 311243
or check website for details
www.witchbeads.com
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
Peterborough
Introduction to wirework - 20.
Level 1 Coiling gismo - 20.
See website for other courses.
Riverside Beads - 01778 346810
01778 380238 / 07904 032411
www.riversidebeads.co.uk
CO. DURHAM
Darlington
Bead Club meets 3rd Saturday each month 10.30am
- 2.30pm. Day, evening and weekend classes for all
ages/abilities throughout the year. Phone Michelle
for details.
Not The Norm - 07710218354
www.notthenorm.co.uk
CORNWALL
Hayle
Seed bead workshops, peyote, brick, RAW,
loom work, regular weekly classes, catering for
beginners and improvers in a relaxed and friendly
atmosphere. Please telephone to book.
G J Beads - 01736 751070
www.gjbeads.co.uk
DERBYSHIRE
Belper
We do workshops throughout the year from an
introduction to jewellery making to bead weaving,
wireworking and polymer clay. Leaflets available
please call.
Clare's Beautiful Beads - 01773 599818
www.claresbeautifulbeads.com
For details on how to be included
in our Workshops/Classes listing,
contact Maria on 01903 884988
or email maria@ashdown.co.uk
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EAST SUSSEX
Brighton
Jane Lievens, our friendly, resident tutor, hosts
our popular classes on Wednesdays and regular
Saturdays covering everything from basics to wire
and much more.
The Brighton Bead Shop - 01273 675077
www.beadsunlimited.co.uk/classes
Eastbourne
At the Eastbourne Bead Company we offer
workshops in Beading, Wirework, Chainmaille, P M
C, Bead embroidery, Lampworking and Tiara making,
day and evening classes.
The Eastbourne Bead Company - 01323 647409
www.theeastbournebeadcompany.co.uk
HAMPSHIRE
Winchester
Jewellery making techniques, including stringing,
wirework and knotting. Lampwork glass
beadmaking also available. Contact Simon or
Michele for prices and availability.
WORLD OF BEADS - 01962 861255
www.worldofbeads.co.uk
ISLE OF WIGHT
Ventnor
We offer a variety of classes for beginners
and intermediate levels in bead jewellery and
chainmaille making on most Tuesday evenings
7pm 9pm.
Purple Moon Beads - 01983 852473
KENT
Sevenoaks
We hold work shops 4 times a week, check
website for full details. Program changes monthly.
Beads Amor - 01732 740 925
www.beadsamore.co.uk
Folkestone
Regular bead-weaving workshops run by Lin
Shields
07766 531158. linshields@talktalk.net
LANCASHIRE
Accrington
Beadweaving workshops
with projects ideal for
new beaders. All materials
provided. Ring or check
our website for full details.
Halfpenney's - 01254 236049
www.halfpenney.co.uk
Manchester
Weekly Classes From 15, ranging from complete
beginners to advanced, they include Tiara making,
bead weaving, wire work, Russian Peyote stitch, and
many more.
The Bead Shop - 0161 833 9950
www.jewellerymaking-classes.co.uk
NORTH YORKSHIRE
York
Regular workshops with Sylvia Fairhurst
Witch Beads. - Tel: 01908 311243
or check website for details
www.witchbeads.com
STAFFORSHIRE
Lichfield
Beginners, Beginners Plus, Creating with Wire,
Christmas Decorations and Stocking Fillers are just
some of the courses taught by our experienced and
enthusiastic tutors. See the website for full details
and current availability
The Spellbound Bead Co - 01543 417650
www.spellboundbead.co.uk
SURREY
ESHER
Masterclasses on Friday 5th April with top tutors
Melanie de Miguel and Bonnie McGough.
Great variety of one hour taster classes on Saturday
6th April covering range of techniques.
The Big Bead Show - 01903 884988
WOKING
Fun, friendly classes for all levels of experience in a
wide variety of jewellery making techniques.
Individual and customised tuition, jewellery making
parties and metal clay firing service available.
Surrey Jewellery School - 07896 727798
WALES
Cardiff
We aim to teach all abilities with projects to suit the
latest trends. Book with us for two hours at a time
convenient for yourself.
SHIMA BEADS - 02920 569693
www.shimabeads.co.uk
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"In spring, the Swedish landscape is filled

with fields of wood anemones, and in some
places it looks like the snow is still on the
ground. Kids bring home large bouquets to
their famillies, and thats when we know
spring has finally arrived! I used Rizos and
seed beads to create these double petal
wood anemones with CRAW, and joined
them together with some freeform stitching."
Michelle Burt, Northamptonshire
These bracelets are part of my lotus flower collection.

I have some customers who like 'big and bold' pieces
but still want elegance. These pieces are created
using polymer clay lotus flowers (not made by me) and
a mix of crystal, crackle glass, glass pearls and cats
eye beads."
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Cornwall "I own and run a
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shop, and I have been making jewellery
for about five years. I made this charm
bracelet using a silver plated bracelet,
lucite flowers and leaves, millifiori
glass, crystal and plastic beads. There are
Tibetan charms, a bottle of fairy dust and a
toadstool with a fairy door. All the colours
remind me of spring and the promise of
things to come."
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BELOW: Loraine Davies, Llanelli "In spring I look

forward to the delicate blush pink of apple blossoms. My
inspiration was a large 20mm x 30mm rose quartz cabochon
which I framed with copper and gold coloured seed beads,
embellished with small glass flower beads, pink and green drops
and magatamas for buds and leaves. I used clear open cupped
flowers spaced with 3mm Citrine Swarovski bicone crystals for
the dangles. The final result ended in a brooch but I sometimes
like my jewellery to serve more than one purpose, so I designed
a necklace to suspend the brooch from."
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Carol Paris, Aberdeenshire "I hope

you like the little fuschia earrings I made from a design
by Liz Thornton and Jill Devon. They are worked in brick
stitch and were quite fiddly at times. I am fairly new to
beadweaving so I feel a real sense of accomplishment
having completed these."
RIGHT:
SUBMITTING ITEMS
You can email photos to chloe@beadmagazine.co.uk.
Please add 'Challenge' in the subject line.
See page 89 of this issue for more information on submitting photos. Please
note deadlines and themes are subject to change occasionally.
ABOVE:
LEFT: Helen Lang "One of my

resolutions this year was to enter at
least one Readers' Challenge! I really
wanted to capture spring in this
bracelet, so in order to achieve it I used
pale green lucite leaves and created
various styles of flowers by layering
different styles, shapes and colours of
lucite flowers. The paleness of the
green leaves really makes the bright
flowers stand out."
Ccilia Zapata, France
"I recently discovered the 'Shabby Chic' style and

totally fell in love with it! So this is my expression of
the flower power, romantism, mysticism, the magic.
The back is made with a white elastic lace which
makes the necklace tight (not strangled!). When I
wear it I feel like a Duchess!"
Akemi Blackmore,
Cheshire "Lily of the valley is
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one of my favourite spring flowers.

I used two different peach colours
instead of white for this necklace."
Visit our Facebook

page to see more
fabulous entries
This theme really captured your

imagination! Unfortunately we
didnt have space to print all the
entries, so we have created an
album on our Facebook page
where you can see them all!
Rose Heesom,
Cheshire "This bracelet is made
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Debbie Webster, Somerset "Here is my

entry, the 'Golden Frost' necklace made with enamel
brushed Lucite leaves and flowers and a bit of Swarovski
sparkle for the Spring Flower Power challenge."
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from lucite flowers and leaves with

same coloured pearl beads in each
flower. The pastel colours are just
right for the spring."
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on the piece. (Make sure you include all your contact details.) Due to space we may only
be able to show one picture per contributor. We love to hear from our readers and try to
print many of the letters we are sent. Although we may not be able to respond to every
letter personally please be assured that all letters are read.
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Noticeboard
Local Groups
BEDFORDSHIRE
Dunstable Beaders Once a month, on Saturday, 1-4pm
at Priory Information Centre, Priory Gardens, High
Street South, Dunstable, Bedfordshire. Contact Ann Rust
on 07980 198015.
BERKSHIRE
Berkshire Beaders Calcot, Reading, 3rd Monday of the
month, 7.30-9.30pm. Contact Barbara on 0118 948 3877
or visit www.berkshire-beaders.org.uk
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
Addicted to Beads Meets alternate Tuesday evenings,
7.30-9.30pm. Moulsoe Village Hall, just off junction 14,
M1. Contact Sylvia Fairhurst on 01908 311243 or email
sylvia-fairhurst@o2.co.uk
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
Newmarket & Cambs Beading Group 4th Monday of
the month 7.15-9.30pm at Trinity Church, Burwell.
Contact Kari Karolia on 01638 745490 or email
kari.karolia@gmail.com
CHESHIRE
South Cheshire Branch of the Embroiderers Guild
3rd Thursday of the month at 10.30am in the Scout and
Guild Hall, Cheshire Street, Audlem, Cheshire. Contact
Jan Aldersay on 01270 619753.
CLEVELAND
The Maritime Bead Group 2nd Saturday of month,
10.30am-2.30pm at the Annexe, Wharton Terrace, Hartlepool,
TS24 8NS. Contact Myra Robertson 01642 479564 or 07735
478319 or email: myra.robertson@yahoo.co.uk
CORNWALL
Celtic Beaders Meets on the 1st Saturday of each month,
10am-4pm. Contact Patsy Betts on 01736 363755
or p-betts@sky.com
COUNTY DURHAM
Darlington Bead Club meets the third Saturday of the
month, 10.30am-2.30pm at Northern Beads, Unit 10,
Whessoe Road. Phone or text Michelle on 07710218354
or 01325 480028.
DEVON
Crafty Little Beaders Meet the 3rd Thursday of the
month, Bitton House, Teignmouth, from 7.30-9.30pm,
contact Dawnn Harris on 07871 228 200.
DORSET
Batty Beaders 4th Monday of the month, 10am-12.30pm
at Stitchcraft Beads, The Studio, Chaldicott Barns, Tokes
Lane, Semley SP7 9AW. Tel 01747 830666
East Dorset Polymer Clay Group meets 1st Sunday
alternate months. Southbourne, Bournemouth
10.30am-5pm. Contact Kerrie 07962067506 for details.
ESSEX
Clacton Bead Queens Meet once a month in Clacton
town centre 11am-1pm. Contact Teresa Stephenson
beadqueens@hotmail.co.uk or 01255 436531.
Anglia Bead Club Colchester 2nd Wednesday
of every month, 79pm at Mason's Hall, Barracks Street.
Contact Wendy Buck on 01206 867971.
Daisy Beaders Meets at our favourite local pub in
Colchester, 2nd Thursday of each month, 10am-2pm and a
Saturday. Ring Victoria 01206 240174 or Sue 01206 304726.
HAMPSHIRE
Jillys Beading Club Mondays 6pm-8pm at Hobbycraft,
Solent Retail Park, Havant. Call 0845 0516554 for info.
Basingstoke Meets 3rd Saturday of each month
at Kempshott Village Hall, 10am-2pm. See
www.silvertreedesigns.co.uk or call Rachel on 07969
804825 after 2pm.
CH Beaders Meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday
evenings of the month and every Friday in Gosport,
6.309.30pm. Contact Gilly on 02392 525739, or
gillyjon.utting@ntlworld.com
Needles & Pins Craft Group Meet every Friday,
10am-12pm. Havelock Community Centre, Southsea.
Contact Shirley on 023 9282 5481 or email
shirley@shirleymundy.co.uk
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Beadalicious Group Meets in Havant on the last

Saturday of the month, 2.15-4.30pm. Contact Gloria
Bastable gingerjive@yahoo.co.uk or call 077171 54621.
Busy Beads Bursledon 2nd Wednesday of every month,
10-4pm at St Paul's Church, Southampton. Please ring
Lynda Marshall on 01489 787166 or 07711 551422.
Colbury Memorial Hall 2nd Monday in the month,
7.30-9.30pm. Contact Sue Garvey 01489 784615 or
Jackie Smith 02380 734596.
Craft Devils, Southampton Meet the 4th Sunday of
every month 10am-4pm. Contact Julie at Craft Devils
02380 436333 or email groovyju@btinternet.com
HERTFORDSHIRE
Budding Beaders Bassingbourn Village College
Community Centre, Nr Royston. Tuesdays 7.30-9.30pm
for DIY projects and 1st Saturday of the month
10am-1pm for a workshop with visiting tutors. Contact
Julie 01763 853257 or juliefarquhar@btinternet.com
www.buddingbeaders.org.uk
Dangerous Beaders Watford, 1st Tuesday of the month,
10am-2pm. Contact Sandra Fox on 01923 223144 or
sandra.fox297@gmail.com
KENT
Bromley Beaders 3rd Wednesday of the month, 2pm, in
central Bromley, less than 5 min from Bromley South
Station, 16 min from Victoria. For more details call
Adrianne Laidlow on 020 8290 5670.
The Bead Up Meet the 1st Monday of the month,
7.00-9.30pm in Ashford. Contact Siggy on
07719 335015 after 3pm.
The Beadtogethers meet bimonthly on a Tuesday
7.30pm-10pm at Pluckley Village Hall, near Ashford.
Dates for this year: 21st June, 16th August and 11th
October. Contact Sue Ticehurst 01233 840361.
Medway Beaders meet monthly on the last Sunday, in
Chatham just off the high street. Contact Dee at
wingrovesmith2010@yahoo.co.uk or call 07843230950.
LANCASHIRE
Fylde Coast Crafters Meets 1st Saturday of each
month at Spencer Court Day Care Centre. See
www.fyldecoastcrafters.co.uk or contact Jan Tilley
at jantilleyuk@yahoo.co.uk
Cedar Beaders Tuesdays, in the Pig Barn at Cedar Farm,
Mawdesley, nr. Chorley. Morning group meets 9.30am12.30pm, the afternoon group 12.30pm-3.30pm. Contact
Marlene on 01282 772896 or marlenembirtwell@aol.com
Toll House Beaders 1st Tuesday of the month 7-9pm
and the 3rd Saturday of the month 10am-3pm in the
Village Hall, Higham. Contact Pam on 01282 455469 or
email pam.hunt3@btopenworld.com
Beadweaving-4-Fun 1st and 3rd Thursday of the
month. 1.30-4pm at The Bead Room, 26 Melbourne
Street, Clayton-le-Moore. Contact Pam Hunt on 01282
455469 or email pam.hunt3@btopenworld.com
Halfpenneys Group Meets monthly 1st and 3rd Thursday
at Halfpenney's, 26 Melbourne Street, Clayton-le-Moors,
BB5 5LS. , 79.30pm, 3 per visit. Contact Kathryn 01254
236049 or email kathryn@halfpenney.co.uk
LEICESTERSHIRE
Vale Beaders Usually 1st Saturday of month at
Hickling Village Hall. Contact Elizabeth 01949 81501,
Jackie 01664 822364 or Lynn 0115 914 0927.
The Need to Beaders 2nd Thursday of the month,
7.00-9.30pm at the Methodist Church, Windsor Street,
Burbage, Hinckley. Contact Elaine Moore on
01455 634965 or Elaine Gay on 01455 637136.
Abacus Bead Emporium Hinkley, Leic LE10 1DD
4, 10.30-1pm, Tues and Fri. Call Annette 01455 444494.
LINCOLNSHIRE
Bead & Banter Ashby, Scunthorpe, Wednesday
10am-2pm Fridays 10am-2pm and 6-9pm, Sundays
4-8pm. Contact Dawn 01724844993 or 07709129827
or dawncumming48@yahoo.com
Beading Lincs Five Saturdays a year, Franklin Hall,
Spilsby, Lincs. Contact June Caldwell on 01790 754073.
Boston Beaders 3rd Saturday of each month, 1-4pm at
the Black Sluice Centre, London Road. Contact Louise
01205 350085, or email louiselody29@btinternet.com
If youd like to feature in

future issues please email
chloe@beadmagazine.co.uk
or ring us on 01903 884988
Lincolnshire Ladies That Bead Meets every 8 weeks.

7-9pm. For more details contact Carol Ingamells 01522
807297 or email carol.ingamells@hotmail.co.uk
LONDON AND ONLINE
London Beadwork Meet up group once a month. See
www.groups.yahoo.com/group/londonbeadworkmeetup to
join the online group or contact Sanya on 020 8592 5842.
MERSEYSIDE
Budding Beads Southport. Beading Social, Mondays
12.45pm-2.45 bring your own project and meet likeminded beaders. See www.buddingbeads.co.uk or ring
Karen/Tracey 01704 808933 for further details.
Formby Beaders Every Tuesday during term time at
Formby Methodist Church, Elbow Lane Formby.
1.30-3.30pm. Contact Kimberley 07904 209609.
MIDDLESEX
Hampton Beaders meet at the White House, Hampton,
every 3rd Wednesday in the month, 10am-1pm. Contact
Jane at jah241@hotmail.co.uk or Pat on 0208 394 2469.
NORFOLK
The Norwich Bead Group Two groups, alternate Tuesdays,
10am-1pm and alternate Thursdays 10am-1pm at URC,
Ipswich Road. Call Elizabeth 01603 717384 or email
elizabeth@eadwyere.plus.com
Bumble Beaders Alternate Tuesdays, Hinks Meadow
Village Hall, Taverham, Norwich, 7.309.30pm. Contact
Cathy on 01603 869663 or email c.sellick@virgin.net
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Kettering Beaders 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month
7.30-9.30pm. For more info and full programme call Jane
Revell on 01536 519016 or visit ketteringbeaders.co.uk
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Bridgford Beaders Meet monthly on Tuesday, 10am-1pm
at The Rushcliffe Arena, Rugby Road, West Bridgford.
Contact Lynn on 0115 9140927.
The Beading Clinic BeadbyBead, West Bridgford, 1st
Friday and 2nd Wednesday afternoon of each month.
Call Patty McCourt 0115 981 9643 or email
patty.beads@googlemail.com
The Bead Group Every Wednesday 5-7pm at The Bead
Shop, 7 Market Street, Nottingham. Find them on
Facebook or email Sandi at sparkletwin2010@yahoo.co.uk
OXFORDSHIRE
Banbury Beaders 1st Thursday in the month. Contact
Marion 01295 261595 or marion.davis@hotmail.co.uk
SHROPSHIRE
New group in Newport. Meets once a month contact Cintia
Gough on 07812610305 or email jeanie@jeanieg.co.uk
SCOTLAND
Auld Reekie Beaders - Edinburgh - meets once every 2
months on a Saturday at Stevenson College. 4 for the
day. Contact Joyce Johnston for more details
joycejohnston@blueyonder.co.uk
SOMERSET
Frome Beaders 2nd Thursday of the month, Frome
College, Block M, Room 3, 7-9pm. Contact Julie Hunt on
01373 302011 or Sarah Jeffries 01373 300017 or email
jeffries.sarah@googlemail.com
STAFFORDSHIRE
Brewhouse Beadin 2nd Wednesday of month, 1-3pm at
the Brewhouse Arts Centre, Burton upon Trent. Phone
Rossella Cottrell on 07979 912 502 for more details.
Needwood Beaders Meet approx. 6 times a year at
St James Church Hall, Barton Under Needwood, Nr
Burton upon Trent. Also run weekly classes. Contact
Vivien Macpherson on 01283 547887, email
vivien@jvmac.co.uk or visit www.needwoodbeaders.co.uk
SUFFOLK
Newmarket District Beadwork & Jewellery Making Group
Meets one morning and one evening per month. Call
Lizzy 01638 723153 or lizzy4458@btinternet.com or
Terry 01638 601413 or tessalmc@ntlworld.com
SuffEx Bead Club Old School in Long Melford on the 1st
and 3rd Thursday of the month10am-12.30pm. Contact Mary
Powell on 01787 372020.
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Top tips for brooches
I have a little tip for stabilising a heavy brooch, I use

nylon earring stops! This works on any favourite brooch,
by putting one stop on the brooch pin after the fabric,
before closing the pin, this will prevent the brooch
slipping off the fabric should the pin accidentally open.
This brooch doubles up as a pendant so on either side of
the necklace bail I have placed a nylon earring stop which
holds it in place.
Loraine Davies
Editor Responds
What a great tip, the perfect way to
minimise the risk of losing your
favourite brooch, thanks for sharing
Loraine! You can see more of Loraine's
clever brooch on the Readers' Challenge
pages (p85-86).
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Crafty duo
I made my own version of Maureen

Taylor's Smarties Bracelet from Issue 44.
I used drops instead of magatamas as I
was stash busting and I beaded a little
peyote toggle to close it as I didn't have
toning clasps in my stash. It's a lovely
tactile piece which looks great on.
We have had a lot of fun trying to
name the piece as well - everyone seems
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from frogspawn to tapioca, bubbles and
lava lamps!
My daughter, Eilidh, who is 11, made
her version of Trudi Lee's Gossiping
Goddess bracelet, which was featured on
the Readers' Rainbow Challenge page of
the same issue.
We both love the magazine and look
forward to it popping through the door.
Carol Paris
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your versions, so do send them in! It's great
to see Carol shares her passion for beading
with her daughter and Eilidh has done a
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Beetle drive
Could you please let me know if the Hippie Beadle in Issue 44 is available
anywhere as a kit or pattern? It is one of the nicest things I've seen. I love
the VW Beetle, I had three!
I love looking at all the lovely things in your magazine and can't wait for
them to come out.
Sue Whitby
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We're glad you loved Anna
Lindell's fun 'Beadle' in her
profile. We asked her about
it and unfortunately the
pattern isn't available, she
said: "The Beadle is a
freehand project, I stitched
one bead at a time, switching between size 11 Delicas and size 15 seed beads to
make the beading fit around the body of the model car." Look out for more of
Anna's projects though in future issues, as well as her lovely Magdalena's Bows
in this issue.
Sunbursts for spring
I wondered if you would include my

latest necklace in your Readers' Gallery.
It's made with Chalcendony, Czech
Glass and bronze sunburts, chain
and findings.
Kerry Lindsay
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You can talk to us on Facebook,
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Snippets of what our readers'
have been making include:
Tricia Smith via Facebook I'm

making the Helter Skelter bangle
(Issue 44) but only about a third of
the way through it!
Kim Brown via Facebook Stretch
rings for Mom's with kids who
have congenital heart defects like
me, I did a great fundraiser for a
children's heart charity!
Sian Nolan via Facebook I've

started a new needlecase design,
inspired by one of my beading friends!
Bead Mad Jen via Facebook OU
marking done - now a few days left
to play with beads!
Alexandra Cooper via Facebook
Karen Johnson via Facebook
I've been making beaded dragonflies,

I've got lots of ideas for them.
Memory wire bracelets for
my daughter.
Editor Responds
We love the colour combination that Kerry
has used, mint is really popular right now
and perfect for spring!
Take it with you
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My latest idea for beading on the go is

to use an A5 folder with zip wallets
from Paperchase. Perfect for storing my
current projects!
Carol Passaro
tree-tastic
I thought you might like to see my

latest glass fusing make, inspired by
the glass project in the Issue 43 of
Bead. I used frit instead of the
dichroic glass in my version. These
are so fun to wear! Thanks for a
brilliant mag.
Tricia Smith, Cambridgeshire
Editor Responds
Great job Tricia, the frit gives a totally
different look!
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READER'S
PROFILE
Tia Hutchinson
A quirky 'googly
eye' phone charm
helps raise funds
for eye cancer
research.
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Meet the little girl who is an inspiration to us all, she's using her
talent for jewellery making to help her best friend, and raising
bucket loads for charity too.
ia Hutchinson is a very special

young lady. There arent many
seven year olds who run their
own handmade jewellery businesses in
their spare time, once theyve finished
their homework, of course. There are
even less who would do it for no profit
to themselves, with all the proceeds
going to charity.
Since starting her business Tia has
raised a massive amount of money for
her selected charities, over 1,000 last
year - a huge amount considering her
small size! This little girl's generous and
passionate persona has been recognised
this year by her local Mayor, with a
'Spirit of Enterprise Award' for her
fantastic entrepreneurial spirit.
Tia, with some help from her mum
Lisa, tells us more about 'Tias Treasures'
and her reasons for starting it.
Tia and Demi
- the best of
friends.
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"I am Tia, I am seven and I make

jewellery, which I sell at events to raise
money for charity. I raise money for
CHECT (Childhood Eye Cancer Trust)
and CLIC Sargent. I raise money for
these charities because my best friend in
the whole wide world called Demi had
Retinoblastoma. This means Demi had a
poorly eye, she went to hospital lots and
lots and lots and was very brave. When
she went to hospital I made her lots of
jewellery and me and Mummy put it
through her door for when she got home.
Demi then got two poorly eyes and now
she cant see. It made me sad because she is
my best friend in the whole wide world,
but I will help her.
I like to make bracelets, necklaces,
keyrings and bag charms. I make
jewellery after school when I have done
my homework and sometimes my friends
and my cousin come round we make
things together. I love making jewellery!
We have also been selling coloured
wristbands; Pink to represent CLIC
Sargent and Blue to represent CHECT
(Childhood Eye Cancer Trust).
Two very kind ladies called Sarah
and Carla from Sassie Gems helped me by
donating me lots of beads when I first
started Tias Treasures. Sarah and Carla
would sell my items in their shop to help
me raise money for the charities. A kind
lady and man called Gill and Fred from
Gilfreds Restaurant helped me too, by
selling items in their restaurant to help
me raise money for charities. Another kind

lady called Rachael created my logo and a
kind man called Craig created my
website. Mummy works on the website
and also the Facebook and Twitter pages.
So far Tias Treasures has raised
1,125.34 and we hope to beat that amount
this year by selling lots of jewellery at events
and hopefully organise a few of our own
fundraisers. We have so far arranged two,
one in July 2012 which raised just over
300, and the other in October 2012 which
raised just under 400."
SEEMORE
To find out more about Tia's efforts visit

www.tiastreasures.net
Some of Tia's
handmade phone
charms and keyrings.
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West of England Bead Fair
Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 8BJ
Guest Bead Artist Huib Petersen from the USA
Have a go Sessions
Tel: 01747 840213

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