Author: The Artisan Duck

Hello and welcome to my blog. My name is Hannah and I am a jewellery designer and maker living in Nottingham, England with my husband, two children and one very cheeky rescue cat. I have tried many different crafts and styles of jewellery making but I have a particular love for working with polymer clay and bead weaving. I am now fortunate enough to write tutorials for Bead and Jewellery Magazine, I have written online tutorials for Beads Direct and my work has been featured in Mollie Makes magazine. Alongside my tutorial work I run an Etsy and Redbubble shop and sell my jewellery locally at fairs and in shops. I am also an Illustrator with a tendency to lean towards whimsical and magical artwork. I my spend most days dreaming of new projects fuelled by many cups of tea, chocolate and audio books. Thank you for visiting my blog and I hope to see you again soon. Hannah x

Seed Bead Daisy Chain Bracelet Tutorial

Seed bead daisy chain bracelet tutorial

In this easy bead weaving tutorial I show how to make a beaded daisy chain bracelet with size 11 seed beads. This charming bracelet is a perfect beginner bead weaving project as I show all the steps needed from adding the beads, tying the knots to adding the clasp. If you are still in the mood for summer jewelry making but you don't have white or yellow beads then this would look cute is purples and pinks but if you are looking towards Fall/ Autumn crafts then switch the colours towards earth tones. The best bit about this daisy chain is that it won't wilt within a few hours of being made!

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Easy Bead Weaving Seed Bead Bracelet – A Beginner Friendly Tutorial

Right angle weave bracelet tutorial using seed beads

Learn the basics of right angle weave with this easy seed bead bracelet tutorial. I show how to build the right angle weave section and then add stability and extra detail with extra beads along the outer edge. This tutorial uses size 11 seed beads but feel free to experiment with larger beads and faceted beads - they all work well. This is a very beginner friendly tutorial and a great introduction to bead weaving jewelry making.

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Easy Seed Bead Strung Bracelet – A Beginner Friendly Tutorial

Easy seed bead strung bracelet tutorial

In this easy bracelet tutorial I show how to use size 8 and size 11 seed beads to create a two stand bracelet that splits and comes together at points along its length. This is a very beginner friendly tutorial as I show how to use beading wire, crimp beads and calottes to make a professional looking wearable item of jewelry.

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Easy Seed Bead Linked Bracelet – A Beginner Friendly Tutorial

Beginner friendly seed bead bracelet tutorial

A beginner friendly seed bead tutorial to make a striking seed bead linked bracelet. This easy tutorial is perfect for those looking to make easy seed bead bracelets and for those looking for inspiration on how to use their stash of seed beads. This bracelet needs size 8 seed beads, jump rings and a clasp. So, grab your beads and pliers let's get making.

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Make an Easy Polymer Clay Mokume-Gane Ocean Background Tutorial

Polymer clay Mokume Gane Ocean background tutorial

Create a stunning polymer clay Mokume-Gane ocean background with this easy tutorial. Follow the detailed instructions and let your imagination run wild with this unique technique. Make your own beautiful ocean background for any project with this step-by-step guide! This tutorial uses translucent clay and alcohol inks to produce a watery background for all your summery polymer clay makes.

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Polymer Clay Square Heart Cane Tutorial

Statement multicolour heart earrings in navy blue and pastel coloured hearts

An easy polymer clay tutorial showing how to make a square heart cane and how to use it in jewellery making. This fun and fresh polymer clay cane features mini pastel hearts set against a backdrop of navy blue clay. This is probably the easiest cane I have ever made so it is perfect for beginners. I adore the results. Keep it pretty and pastel to make jewellery for everyday or go red with the hearts for some very eye catching Valentine's Day jewellery.

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