A free bead weaving tutorial showing how to make a beaded heart using cubic right angle weave (CRAW). This bead weaving tutorial shows how to get started with cubic right angle weave, how to change directions and how to join two ends together to make a continual loop. The finished project is a wearable 3d heart pendant necklace.
I am sharing a little love this Valentine's with this free brick stitch trio of hearts necklace tutorial with video and pdf pattern. Brick stitch is such a fun and easy stitch to do so even if it this brick stitch trio of hearts looks a little complicated I promise, once you have mastered the stitch, you will fly through this handmade bead weaving necklace in no time.
Learn how make polymer clay vintage inspired books. This tutorial will take you step by step to make a piece of jewellery reminiscent of old fashioned fairy tales with mysterious worlds and adventures. These lovely books may also be used as home décor.
A concise look into the history of the Zodiac to celebrate the launch of my new handmade Zodiac and semi precious necklaces. I discuss what a Zodiac sign is, the use of constellations in ancient times and show pictures of my Zodiac necklaces.
A free bead weaving tutorial showing how to take a basic peyote stitch triangle and turn it into a bold statement necklace. Complete with instructions on how to make a two strand twisted rope necklace to finish your peyote triangle necklace.
A few week ago I was asked again by Beads Direct to design a piece of jewellery and write a tutorial for their website. I was required to use beads from their new stock. Before replying I had a quick look through their 'New' section and found the most gorgeous Agate beads in so many... Continue Reading →
Hello! I've continued (mostly) with beading weaving over the last week or so. As mentioned in my previous post I have made my snowflake necklace in 2 other colours. I made these a little simpler with only 3 rosettes to each necklace. I also started a really basic necklace that just grew as I went along.... Continue Reading →
I have had a little time to play with my new beads. I have to say that I am totally in love with the superduo two hole beads I bought, so much so that I keep finding myself drooling over all the pretty colours on line and trying to find new ways to use them.... Continue Reading →
I've realised this week that I should start taking photos of my makings as I go along rather than waiting till I have finished. Common sense, I know, but I get so absorbed in what I am doing that logic escapes me. Anyway, here are the recent pieces of jewellery made with some of the... Continue Reading →
I've been lost recently under a pile of craft stuff. I've been decluttering the house (and I've been ruthless!) but I was adamant I wasn't going to go through any of my craft items. I was convinced that I needed everything I had and that everything had a home. Only when the rest of the... Continue Reading →
The Artisan Duck 