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I-Beads
3y ago
Pantone Colour of the Year: Greenery
Say goodbye to soft pinks and moody purples, Pantone’s 2017 colour of the year, Greenery, is a fresh and vibrant yellow green. They describe the colour as a “refreshing and revitalising shade” and we couldn’t agree more. There are many great ways to incorporate this colour into your jewellery designs and we have all the supplies you need. Here are some themes we have come up with that are perfect for incorporating this year’s fun spring colour into your design projects.
The “Lush Life” Look
We ar ..read more
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3y ago
Wire plays a huge part in creating jewellery pieces. May it be for stringing, wrapping or creating individual pieces just from wire, there is a vast choice of different wires on the market today. But which wire goes best with what idea? We thought we would try to shed some light on the maze that is beading wire. Our info will include some details on wire sizes, wire types, their suitability, tools and some jewellery making techniques.
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WHAT SIZE WIRE DO I USE?
Wire measurements can be in either mm or gauge ..read more
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3y ago
Who is the person who won our CELESTIAL NIGHT Beading Contest 2016?
It’s been a little while now since we announced the winners of our amazing CELESTIAL NIGHT Beading Contest 2016 and we are still feeling honoured to have seen so many beautiful designs pieces. The competition was big and it was a tough choice to select our 20 finalists. And not to mention selecting the 3 winners! After lots of discussing and debating we were able to make the announcement of who won on 07.12.2016. One design piece clearly stood out from all other creations and the name is “Asymmetric Constellati ..read more
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3y ago
Nowadays there are so many different necklaces and chains available and it#s easy to get lost in that choice. We at I-Beads may have only a small collection compared to other retailers, but our products are specially selected and can be used as a basis in all of your jewellery projects. Let us introduce to you:
Round Link Chains are perfect for necklaces, bracelets, earrings and more. They have a uniform density without restricting the freedom of movement of the individual rings. They resemble the Rolo Chain a little, but the individual links are all over rounded. Round Link Chai ..read more
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3y ago
We have been a certified Swarovski retailer for many years and have become a proud member of the Swarovski family. Providing a great service and high quality products has been a major part of our past, present and future. Therefore the story of how Swarovski has grown into the flourishing company it is today is part of our story. So we felt we should share this little gem with you.
In 1891 Daniel Swarovski envisioned creating a ‘diamond for everyone’ and made this dream a reality by inventing an electric cutting machine. This machine had such an accur ..read more
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3y ago
We all have certain habits when making jewellery, but is what we are doing right? Here are some useful tips from Beadalon on how to make sure you achieve the best results in your projects:
1. Don’t use chain nose or flat nose pliers when you are flattening crimping beads. Always use a crimping tool instead.
2. Don’t add a clasp without leaving enough wiggle room to move on the strand of beads. The beads need space to move once the clasp has been attached.
3. Don’t guess the size of the crimping beads & tubes you need. Always check the label on the beading wire&nb ..read more
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3y ago
Aaliyah Necklace
A light, ethereal pendant available in delicate pastel colours from I-Beads. The central Swarovski crystal Hamsa hand bestows on the wearer happiness, health and good fortune. In Hebrew, Aaliyah means what is sublime or ascending evoking a light and dazzling dawn. This Aaliyah necklace is a gorgeous, easy-to-make jewellery kit to buy as a treat or gift.
Our kit provides all of the required material to make this wonderful necklace. You will need scissors, tools for wire cutting, looping and closing as well as some glue (not provided with the kit).
Are you ready? Then follow our ..read more
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3y ago
This multi-strand Sophia bracelet with a magnetic clasp is available in bright festive colours from I-Beads. Mix and match the sparkling Swarovski crystals and cup chain with gold and silver plated chains and DMC threads to create your own unique bracelet. This is the perfect jewellery kit for anyone looking to start out in jewellery making.
Our kit provides all of the required material to make this wonderful bracelet. You will further need scissors, wire cutters, a threading needle and some glue which are not provided with the kit.
Are you ready? Then follow our easy step-by-step guid ..read more
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3y ago
Make your own stunning Swarovski hoop earrings with this Aurora earring jewellery kit available from I-Beads. Thread the sparkling Swarovski beads and pendants with fine wire to create unique glamorous earrings. Match with the Aaliyah necklace kit for a complete set!
Our kit provides all of the required material to make this wonderful earring duo. You will further need wire cutters and flat-nose pliers which are not provided with the kit.
Are you ready? Then follow our easy step-by-step guide in pictures on how to make these glamorous earrings.
We hope you enjoyed making these earrings ..read more
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3y ago
By popular demand, and to mark our 10 year anniversary, we have launched an amazing competition this year. The name of the contest is CELESTIAL NIGHT and as the name shows it involves the magical horizon at night. Get lost in the glorious sky with its mystical wonders. Dive into the ocean of stars and constellations and bathe in the vastness of the universe. And transform your inspiration into a unique jewellery piece using the fabulous TOHO seed beads in their myriads of colours. First place will get 10kg of TOHO seed beads and a fabulous selection of Beadalon products. The winnings for ..read more