A lot has happened since we last spoke. We relocated in December, and are now settled in to our new abode. We’ve added more Miyuki seed beads to our product range and more CRAW stitch items to the jewellery section. The biggest and most exciting piece of news is that…
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Add some sparkle to your handmade jewellery projects with our Czech fire polished beads. Buy now while stocks last! About Beads: Czech Fire Polished was last modified: January 12th, 2019 by Wendy Maddox
Beading macrame has never been so alive with possibilities! If you see a pattern or tutorial that you want to make, remember to send us your materials list. We will supply everything you need in a kit. The rest is up to you! Beading Macrame was last modified: October 6th,…
Bead weaving techniques: beaded bezels. Reuse stones and crystals by adding a bezel and make an interesting piece of jewellery. It’s easy when you know how Bead Weaving Techniques: Beaded Bezels was last modified: October 6th, 2018 by Wendy Maddox
Regular articles on great design ideas from some very talented beaders. Read on, learn more, and be inspired at www.thebeadfairy.co.uk/blogs/ Bead Weaving Inspiration: Beadopedia was last modified: October 6th, 2018 by Wendy Maddox
This bead weaving technique is easy to learn and very versatile. The stitch is also known as Ndebele. The angled line of the beads is like a fish bone. Hence the name herringbone stitch. There are several forms of this bead weaving technique: flat, tubular and twisted or spiral. Achieve…
Buying Miyuki Beads. You may only need a few beads for a particular project. Send us a copy of your materials list and we can provide just what you need. Buying Miyuki Beads was last modified: January 12th, 2019 by Wendy Maddox
Where did beads originate from? Since early man beads have existed in various forms such as pieces of bone, shells, and stones. Therefore it is safe to say that beads originate from wherever man does. A bead can be considered as anything that can be attached to decorate something else.…
If someone asked me what do you make with your beads, I would say I make bracelets, earrings, necklaces, pendants, rings, charms and the occasional beaded box or kaleidocycle, but I often wonder what other beaders make. After all, there are similar craft techniques that also use beads such as…
Hi Beaders. Peyote stitch is my favourite this week because it is so simple to learn. It is also versatile and can be used in many ways. Peyote pieces can be flat as in cuff bracelets, shaped as in squares, triangles etc and even multidimensional shapes. Beautiful flowers can also…
As a beader myself I am already addicted to the lovely colours, finishes and sparkles available in these little glass wonders. With no local bead supplier in the Fareham area, I buy online, but if I wanted to browse in person the nearest bead shop is in Southampton. As well…
Hi beaders. My favourite beading technique for this week is cubic right angle weave, often shortened to CRAW. Variations of the stitch involve adding facets to the beadwork as in modified right angle weave (MRAW) and prismatic right angle weave (PRAW) but let’s focus on CRAW for now. This lovely…
