Memory wire is a great material to use when making jewellery, for necklaces, bracelets and even rings and earrings. It holds it shape really well as it’s really strong (it’s fairly hard to cut with ordinary jewellery pliers!) and it’s great for stringing on beads. I like combining glass pearls and Swarovski crystals when making […]
Archives for June 2013
Beaded Rings: A Couple Of Projects I Made
After posting my last Crafty Links article on Ring Tutorials, I thought I would do a quick post on a couple of beaded rings I made last year. This first one was a blue Swarovski Pillow Top Ring and I followed the pattern by Off The Beaded Path. It had a silver fire polished round […]
Ever Wondered What It’s Like To Own A Bead Shop?
As a bead fanatic, I’m always on the look-out for great bead shops – both bricks and mortar shops and online suppliers. Although beads can be more cost effective if purchased online, I am a huge believer in buying from a physical shop as you can touch and feel the beads and get lots of […]
Make Wire Jewellery: Wire Heart Component for Earrings or Pendants
It’s been a while since I last posted a tutorial, in fact it’s been a while since I was able to spend some time crafting! Sometimes life just gets in the way of doing the things we love! But anyway, today I have another tutorial for you on how to make wire jewellery. This is […]