February 2nd, 2011
February is the busiest time of year for Tiara makers with all those Spring weddings coming along.
Simple beaded Tiara Band
It’s easiest to start learning about Tiara making by starting with a simple beaded Alice band like the one shown on the left. You will need a few Swarovski Crystals, some wire (26 guage is easiest to use) and a headband.
We sell a Tiara making kit which includes all these plus illustrated instructions.
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December 10th, 2009
This really is a BIG bead, well more of a pendant really. . . . . .It is the stunning Swarovski Crystal heart in glorious Red Magma. It is a big item, 40mm across, perfect as a knock out pendant.
Red Magma swarovski Crystal Heart
We have hung it using a solid STS silver bail, designed specifically for swarovski pendants.
If you prefer someything a bit more discreet we have the entire range of Swarovski crystal hearts in stock from 10mm up.
Heart with silver bail
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December 6th, 2009
To add a drop of glittery glamour to your decorations splash out on some Swarovski Crystal Christmassy pendants.
Swarovski Snowflake
The snowflake pendant pictured comes in three sizes and we also stock it in plain crystal in the 20mm size.
Hang them from candlesticks to add class and sparkle to your Christmas table.
The smaller sizes are great for jewellery making. Pop a pair of festive handmade earrings in a someones stocking.
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November 9th, 2009
The very stunning and sparkly Galactic Pendant……..in gorgeously rich Red magma, one of Swarovski’s newest colours, is now available on the site.
Red Magma Galactic Pendant
Hang it on a vintage style chain or thread a piece of suede thong through it. Add more crystals and create a cluster necklace. Making beautiful Jewellery with this lovely crystal is a piece of cake.
If you prefer your Swarovski pendants in other colours there are plenty available including clear, silver shade & golden shadow.
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October 15th, 2009
For something different to do with your beads, why not try making a cocktail ring. You will need a beadable ring with premade loops to which you add any beads that you like.
We stock these adjustable ring bases in lovely sterling silver. You can buy just one for only £7.99 to make someone special a gorgeous christmas present. We like to use a mix of Swarovski and glass beads but be bold and try something different, it’s entirely up to you. If you do make one please send us a photo that we can showcase here.
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August 22nd, 2009
We are gradually changing over our stock of Swarovski crystal bicone beads to the NEW sparkly Swarovski xillion bead as the old 5301 bicone becomes unavailable. Judging on current ordering availability from Swarovski it looks as though about 75% of our stock will be in xillion beads by the end of September. The new bead is copyright protected and with so many counterfeits on the market you can see why Swarovski have launched the new shape with extra cuts for increased brilliance.
All sizes except the 2.5mm bicone bead will be switching to the xillion cut.
They work well together but if you need the old 5301 shape specifically, please get in touch. I’ll post a picture of the new xillion beads in a few days but for nostalgia’s sake here are the old favourites.
5301 Swarovski bicones
5301 Swarovski Bicones
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