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DEBORAH BEADS
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DEBBIE BISHOP DESIGNER
ABOUT DEBBIE‌ Debbie is a 43-year-old mum of two, who spent 24 years in banking before discovering beads and jewellery making! She is now totally obsessed with all things beads and says she has the best job in the world, owning
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This lovely handmade wire cuff is packed with a shimmering jumble of pearls for a wonderful individual finish
her own bead shop. She opened Deborah Beads in an old converted cow shed (yes, really!) just outside Colchester in September 2009, and has recently expanded the premises to enable her to offer greater choice and a wider range of lessons
www.creativebeadsandjewellery.com
and workshops to her customers. The shop is full to the rafters of beautiful beads, including pearls, gemstones, crystals, glass, shell and acrylic beads to name a few, as well as findings galore in all sorts of different finishes. As well as lessons, from complete
beginners to more advanced jewellerymaking techniques, Deborah Beads now runs silver art clay, enamelling, bead making, lampwork, felt flowers and wire wrapping workshops. Further details, and the online shop, can be found at www.deborahbeads.co.uk