Shine Online July 2018
Statement Style Make statement Summer jewellery with tassels, chain and brand new charms
FREE GIFT
Featuring
Make a cute stack of macrame bracelets with seed beads and tropical charms
NEW GLASS
Page 20
SUMMER PROJECTS EMBOSSING STAMPS SWAROVSKI CRYSTALS BEADING WEEK
UPDATE YOUR STYLE WITH THE LATEST CRAFT SUPPLIES Explore another style of jewellery making with NEW ImpressArt tools and stamps
www.beadsdirect.co.uk
Contributors
JULY 2018 Holly Designer, crafter, marketing assistant and editor of Shine magazine
Leah Customer service manager, jewellery maker and new mummy to baby Lily
In this month's issue we've gathered some of our favourite trending designs for July and lots of new craft materials for you to get creative with this Summer. Whether you make to sell or just love updating your own look, we know that there's no better feeling than the accomplishment that comes with gifting, selling or wearing your own finished accessories! We know exactly how that feels and we love inspiring you with seasonal designs and crafty items that can help you add a personal touch to a project you've put effort in to. If you're looking for more ways to personalise your projects, make sure you don't miss the latest glass beads on page 18, your new birthstone charms on page 10 and our brand new stamping collection on page 8! We hope you enjoy this month's issue,
Vicki
The Beads Direct Team x
Tea drinker, dog lover and managing director at Beads Direct
Connect with us! Got a beady question?
Katrina
Laura
Gardener, Instagrammer and marketing assistant at Beads Direct
Disney fan, baker, tea maker and purchasing assistant at Beads Direct
Call us on 01509 218028 or drop an email to service@beadsdirect.co.uk
In this season's issue Page 4 New Summer range of tassels, cords and tropical charms
Page 6 - project Create a colourful necklace with coin chain and a Swarovski crystal charm
Page 8 Discover the growing collection of ImpressArt tools and stamps
Page 10 Personalise your jewellery with cubic zirconia and constellation charms
>> MAKE ME << Create a pair of elegant Cathedral Window Earrings Page 11 Get ready for International Beading Week with free projects online
Page 12 - project Create an elegant pair of drop shape earrings with Swarovski beads
Page 14 Check out the latest customer makes on the Let's be social page with Vicki
Page 16 - project Design your own colourful bracelet with bright Summer crystals
Page 18 Browse some gorgeous sand and sea inspired beading materials
Page 20 Get your hands on July's brilliant free gift and make a cute bracelet stack
NEW FOR SUMMER There's so many new directions to take with the beautiful charms and cords that have just arrived. Take a look at Katrina's holiday-ready necklace project on the next page for more ideas on how you can use tassels, charms and crystals.
Floral prints and colourful festival tassels are trending again for Summer and we can't get enough of them! We're sewing tassels and pom poms onto everything from hats and hairbands to sandals and anklets. These pretty flower cords are just perfect for gluing into cord ends for a simple bracelet showcasing your favourite part of the print. Try wrapping the cord around your wrist 2 or 3 times and securing the ends together with a magnetic clasp for a cute wrap bracelet. You can also add slider beads and charms along the cord or sew on some beads to add more texture and colour.
1 metre of floral cord for just
ÂŁ2.99
Add a splash of colour Make statement holiday jewellery with bright fabric materials such as tassels, cords, pom-poms and patterned ribbon! SHOP ALL TASSELS
Psst! Get your FREE pineapple charms with this month's free gift on page 20 These fun pineapple charms can add a pop of colour to any Summer accessory. They measure just 15mm and can be used as connectors through the hole at the top and one of the holes at the bottom.
Mix and match materials from different crafts for a new style Click on any design to learn how to make it!
The brand new painted feathers are the latest additions to our growing craft range and can be used in your jewellery making as well as your other hobbies. Make a single feather into a charm with a simple cord end glued onto the stem. This can then be attached to all sorts of projects such as bag charms, pendants or even dreamcatcher decorations!
Pack of 5 craft feathers for just
ÂŁ2.99
Fan Tassel Necklace Make a shimmering necklace using tassels, charms and coin chain perfect for your Summer holidays
>> CLICK HERE TO GET ALL THE MATERIALS YOU NEED <<
BEADING LEVEL
BEADING TECHNIQUES Cutting chain with jewellery pliers Using jewellery making glue
beginner intermediate expert
Opening and closing jump rings with jewellery pliers
STEP 1 Cut a length of chain 28 inches long. Attach the two halves of your clasp to either end with jumprings.
STEP 2 Attach two jumprings to the fan tassel charm. Find the centre of your chain and link each one onto the chain, so that you have two circles in between each jumpring.
STEP 3
Katrina loves...
The spacing of the other charms is entirely up to you! We kept the design asymmetric. Along the right side we attached a feather charm 2 inches away from the centre tassel. Leave 1.5 inches, then attach your zodiac constellation charm.
STEP 4 Leave another 1.5 inch of chain before adding your tassel, 2-inch gap then add your feather charm, ending with a 1-inch gap before another feather charm.
Floral Fantasy Blue Floral Fabric Round Cord 6.5mm
STEP 5 On the opposite side leave a 3-inch gap and your crystal setting charm. Leave a 1.5-inch gap and add a feather charm. Then leave a 2-inch gap before adding a tassel. Finish by adding another feather charm1-inch from the tassel.
STEP 6 Apply a drop of Gem-Tac glue to the crystal setting and set your crystal into place. Allow to dry for up to 24-hours before wearing your necklace.
Blue Beauty
Blog Feature
Preciosa Czech Glass Mix Metallic Dark Blue 20g
Make an elegant sterling silver Monstera Leaf necklace with Katrina's super quick project on the BD blog
Fabulous Facets READ KATRINA'S BLOG PROJECT
Preciosa Pressed Cathedral Beads Turquoise 10mm
Start your new hobby with ImpressArt embossing stamps from just ÂŁ8.69
SUMMER STAMPING We're so excited to show you our latest collection of metal stamping tools and bases. The ImpressArt starters range at Beads Direct is a great place to start if you want to learn how to embellish your own charms, tags and bracelets with letters, words, quotes and symbols.
Perfect your stamping skills with large packs of 16 tags and 20 hearts!
There are a few different metals that you can start embellishing as soon as you have your hammer, block and your chosen stamps. Our starter bases are perfect for wearing as pendants or attaching to charm bracelets. The aluminium tag charm is great for making your own pet collar tags. Some flat bases don't have a threading hole meaning they can be glued onto another flat base such as to the middle of a bangle. Use the ImpressArt hole punching pliers with blank bases like this aluminium heart and make your charm hang at whichever angle you want. With your pack of 20 hearts, you can punch to make pendants and connectors with multiple threading holes.
Once you've got the hang of writing with your new alphabet and symbol stamps, you can make your designs stand out with the ImpressArt black antique enamel marker pen. Simply rub the pen over your stamped surface and leave for a few minutes before wiping off the excess with a paper towel. This leaves the acrylic ink inside the stamped symbols where it will dry in place. Try using the pen to make different parts of your designs stand out against more delicate textures and patterns you create. This amazing tool is an essential for marking precisely with your 3mm stamps. Simply place your chosen stamp in the jig and hold it firmly while you hit it with the hammer. The jig helps you achieve a clear impression and protects your fingers while you work!
Look out for more NEW ImpressArt stamps, tools and metal bases in the next few weeks at Beads Direct! SHOP ALL IMPRESSART
The star and heart stamps are a great place to start if you want to make more decorative designs. Why not a message with your letter stamps and embellish around the words with cute stars?
BEAUTIFUL BIRTHSTONES January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
It's so easy to add a personal twist to an elegant sterling silver design. These cute sterling silver cubic zirconia birthstone charms can be added to a matching colourful design or a simple silver piece to draw the eye to a hint of colour.
Why not use these cubic zirconia charms as accents to a decorative clasp attached to an extension chain or jumpring? You could also use them as part of the main focal point between constellation charms or letter charms.
Crystal Birthstones Use our handy Swarovski crystal guide to find out which Swarovski crystal colour matches your birthstone!
September October
November December
FIND OUT ABOUT YOU SWAROVSKI BIRTHSTONE
JOIN BEADS DIRECT FOR
INTERNATIONAL BEADING WEEK 2018 Its almost International Beading Week and we're getting ready to celebrate all things beady with brand new designs, new product launches, video tutorials, competitions and so much more! Keep up to date with the daily Beading Week news on the BD Facebook page or sign up to our mailing list to get all the news straight to your inbox!
ARE YOU ON THE LIST? Stay up to date with each day's competitions, special offers, free projects and all the other beading week celebrations! CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP TO THE BEADS DIRECT MAILING LIST
Get your hands on free projects before International Beading Week begins on the IBW website.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE FREE PROJECTS
Amethyst Drop Earrings Create a delicate pair of statement earrings with Swarovski pearls, crystals and magatama beads
>> CLICK HERE TO GET ALL THE MATERIALS YOU NEED <<
BEADING LEVEL
BEADING TECHNIQUES Simple bead stringing Looping a headpin with jewellery pliers
beginner intermediate expert
Using round nose and flat nose pliers
The image of the earrings shows how you can get a slightly different look if you thread your magatama beads on in the different directions. Keep this in mind as you add your beads. STEP 1. Unclip the wire from the drop frame, thread the following beads onto the frame: 1x Long Magatama, 1x 4mm Pearl 1x Long Magatama , 1x 4mm Pearl, 1x Long Magatama , 1x 4mm Pearl
STEP 2.
Take your Swarovski Artemis Bead and thread it onto a headpin. Trim the pin to 1cm above the bead. Bend to a 90 degree angle above the bead and turn a loop.
STEP 3.
Leah loves...
Thread this loop onto your earring frame.
STEP 4.
Repeat the pattern of beads from step 1, in the opposite direction so that either side of the loop matches. Make sure to keep threading your magatama beads on in the same direction.
STEP 5.
All of a Flutter Swarovski Crystal 8mm Amethyst F Flat Backs
Repeat the pattern of beads from step 1, in the opposite direction so that either side of the loop matches.
STEP 6. Finally, re-clip your earring frame together to hold the beads in place. Open the loop on your earwire and attach this to the loop at the top of your frame. Close it securely and repeat all the steps to make your second earring.
Project Features Love Leah's design? Find more jewellery tutorials by her on the Project Gallery at Beads Direct.
Amethyst Glow Transparent Amethyst Luster Matubo GemDuo
Classic Charm EXPLORE MORE OF LEAH'S PROJECTS
Swarovski Crystal Classic Cut Charm 10mm Amethyst
Let's Be Social with Vicki We love to see the projects you're proud of! Drop me an email to shine@beadsdirect.co.uk or post your images on our Facebook group to be featured! If you see a star on your design, you've won an bead bundle! Drop us a message to the email above with your address to claim your prize.
Vicki loves... I saw a Cellini spiral design with long magatamas in a magazine and really wanted to recreate it. I finally managed it! I love bead weaving and the Cellini spiral is one of my favourites.
Perfect Pom-Poms
Rachel Gannon
Dark Grey Faux Fur Pom Pom Ball Charm
Your new pendant is lovely Rachel, and the Cellini spiral is one of our favourite patterns too! I love the gold and amethyst colours you've chosen.
Hi folks. Not posted in a while. Here is what I have made today. A Summer necklace with matching bracelet and earrings. xx Wendy Wray
Your Summer jewellery set is great Wendy! I love the cute flower earrings and the gold accents in each of the flowers on your necklace.
Liberty Love Liberty of London Style Ribbon Flat Fitzgerald Grey Mix
Connect with us! Post your design pics to our Facebook 'Feature in Shine Online' page and you could be featured in next month's issue. Got a question about beading, jewellery making or anything we sell? Call us on 01509 218028 or drop an email to service@beadsdirect.co.uk www.facebook.com/groups/featureinshine
Glorious Glass Grey Glass 4mm Round Silver Plated Headpins
I made these pieces for a Preciosa competition, made using Preciosa drop beads and seed beads. Didn't win anything (didn't expect to with the other work entered) but it was very nice working with the beads. I made a leaf and flower pendant and a simple posy of flowers. Mary Hughes
These are really cute Mary, I love the little pink and purple flowers on your pendant and the vase of beads will be great for Autumn!
One of the seed bead groups I belong to have monthly 'bead-alongs' where we all learn to make something we have not tried before. This is my Kaleidocycle as you can see, I put your 11/0 delicas to good use. Sharon Brown Ne Baird
This is amazing Sharon! Your patterns and designs along the Kaleidocycle are really interesting, and I love how each pattern fits together as you turn it. Thank you for sharing this and your video of how it works on our group!
Can't stop looking at this moonstone macrame necklace i finished last night sorry but so chuffed with myself! Learning new skills in progress - my 2nd attempt on this design, it looks so much better and neat than previous one. Used navy nylon cord, moonstone, sterling silver chain & clasp. Kasia Rajca
Your necklace is really stunning Kasia! The intricate knots and patterns are amazing and your navy cord matches the moonstone beautifully.
Tutti Frutti Crystal Bracelet Follow Laura's super simple project and make a colourful Summer bracelet with your choice of Swarovski chaton crystals
>> CLICK HERE TO GET ALL THE MATERIALS YOU NEED <<
BEADING LEVEL
BEADING TECHNIQUES Using jewellery making glue Opening and closing jumprings
beginner intermediate expert
Using flat nose pliers with settings
Make up your own colourful designs with a delicate cupchain bracelet base. Why not try making up your own designs with matching Swarovski crystal chatons and finish your design with a chunky toggle clasp with a crystal accent.
STEP 1 Take your chosen crystals and place them into the base in your prefered order.
STEP 2
Laura loves...
Carefully close the prongs to secure them in place using your flat nose pliers. You can use the flat side of the plier to press it down on top of the crystal.
STEP 3 Open a pair of jumprings and attach the chain to each part of the toggle clasp.
STEP 4 Glue your final crystal to the toggle clasp and allow to dry for up to 24 hours, until it is secure, before wearing.
Oh Deer! Rose Gold Plated Zamak Deer Charm
Sparkle & Shine... Discover a whole new way to add colour to your jewellery with Swarovski Crystal Laquer Pro & Crystal Powder stones!
Crystal Magic Swarovski Crystal Fabric-IT Unicorn Self-Adhesive
We have a huge selection of settings and bases to add your favourite Swarovski crystals to. Some simply require pliers to fold down the prongs on the setting to hold the crystal in place. Other bases require professional jewellery making glue that can secure the crystal in place leaving you with a seamless design.
Charming Connectors SHOP ALL CRYSTAL CHATONS & RIVOLI
Pink Enamel Silver Plated Butterfly Connector Charm
SAND & SEA With Summer well and truly here, we've been looking for a new way to add some sparkle and colour to our holiday jewellery. Take a look at some of our favourite beady materials inspired by tropical holidays - it's all about the sun, sand and sea!
The fab new matte glass pearls are a new take on the classic shiny pearl effect. There are 7 rich colours to choose from including elegant cream, and the modern navy tone above. Use these pretty pearls between metallic beads and charms to frame them and make their colour really pop! Why not try making a stack of simple elastic pearl bracelets or mix and match the matte pearl tones available for a colourful finish.
Add some sparkle and a pop of colour with rich Preciosa glass tones
These gorgeous faceted Cathedral beads from Preciosa reflect the light beautifully as they move on any design. Try pairing the bright Cathedral beads with matching seed beads or Swarovski crystals!
SHOP ALL YELLOW MATERIALS
Tassel charms are a huge trend in jewellery and fashion this Summer and now you can add them to a whole host of designs! We've got a great range of tassels with different attachment options. Take a simple fabric loop tassel and sew it onto your ribbon and cord pieces, or choose a tassel with a jumpring to add it to a charm bracelet, or a pair of Summer earrings!
SHOP ALL BLUE MATERIALS
Embellish fabric, clothing and accessories with Swarovski flat back crystals and the Hotfix Applicator tool
These two fabulous crystal bracelets use Swarovski components for a professional and long lasting design. Click on the images to find out more about each project and get everything you need to make the finished piece in a handy kit, ready to make at home!
FREE GIFT IN ORDERS £15+
Design cute friendship bracelets with seed beads and pineapple charms! Claim your free gift online or over the phone with orders over £15
YOUR FREE GIFT WILL INCLUDE 5 Metres Satin cord 10g Size 6 seed beads Pack of 10 Pineapple charms PINK KIT or TURQUOISE KIT
ENTER THE CODE AT THE CHECKOUT TO CLAIM YOUR FREE GIFT
JULYKIT Free gift can be claimed on all orders over £15 excluding postage costs. One use per customer. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Available while stock lasts. Gifts may vary and are picked at random. Offer expires midnight 31st July 2018.
To make your bracelets, you will need... A bead board or similar work surface + optional glue
How to make 1 macrame knot Follow the 5 diagrams to learn how to make a single macrame square knot. You should start each section by passing your thread to it's
halfway point, under your verticle thread. This knot can then be repeated as many times as you like to cover the length of a bracelet or a few times to make the sliding knot for your bracelet clasp.
Single strand beaded bracelet 1. Start by cutting 2 threads measuring approx. 30cm each. 2. Take one thread and add as many seed beads as you want. We added approx. 30 beads, but you can add a few more to fill out the length of the bracelet. Knot either side of the beads to keep them in place in the middle. 3. Take the two ends of the bracelet and lay them side by side (as shown in the diagram to the right). Thread your other 30cm thread under where the arrow points and make approx. 5 knots over the crossed cords. 4. Make sure your knots aren't too tight, so that the inner cords can slide through to adjust the size of the bracelet for the wearer. To secure after the last knot, you can add a dab of glue to each of the 2 knotting cords (making sure the glue doesn't soak through to the inner threads) or you can make 2 overhand knots on top of your last macrame knot, pulling the second one tightly. Trim off the excess cord. 5. Finish your bracelet by threading a bead onto each end of thread and knot a couple of times to keep the beads from falling off.
Double strand connector charm bracelet 1. Start by cutting 4 threads measuring approx. 30cm each. 2. Thread one cord through the hole on top of the pineapple charm and the other thread through a hole on the other side. Pull them through the charm to their halfway points. 3. Starting on one side of your pineapple, place the two sides of the same cord next to each other. Thread one of your spare 30cm cords under these, below the pineapple. Make a couple of inches of knots and then secure the threads with glue or a tight knot and trim off the excess. Repeat this on the other side of your pineapple. 4. Finally, follow steps 3, 4 and 5 to make your sliding clasp with 4 inner threads inside the knots, instead of 2.
Beads Direct July 2018 calendar kit ‘Texas Blue Grass Bracelet’ - by Becs Dean Skinner
NEW ARRIVALS - THE 'SUMMER STYLE' COLLECTION >> SHOP THE FULL RANGE <<
SIGN UP TO OUR MAILING LIST FOR THE LATEST OFFERS, NEWS AND EVENTS! CLICK HERE >>