Shine Online
Issue 23 | March 2016
PETALS & PEARLS Discover how Spring can influence your handmade jewellery
SPRING DESIGN COMPETITION Be inspired to design and create something beautiful!
KLESHNA BANGLE WEAVER TOOL Get your hands on the latest award winning bracelet tool!
FREE Beaded Bracelet Kit
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Shine Online Contents
FILIGREE
PLIERS GUIDE
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Take a look at these delicate charms and pendants in your favourite metallic shades
Read our guide on each of the essential jewellery making pliers
ARTISAN BEADS
PANTONE FOR SPRING
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Discover a brand new style with our range of pretty ceramic, resin and fabric beads
Explore the Pantone colours for Spring then mix and match your favourites
PETALS AND PEARLS
MADE BY YOU
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Create pretty jewellery designs with this stunning and inspiring Spring theme
A look at your latest jewellery creations and a chance to win BD vouchers
SEED BEADS
KUMIHIMO
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Find new seed beading techniques and be inspired to create your own designs
Find out why we love Kumihimo jewellery and get some valuable beading inspiration
INSPIRATION COMPETITION p22-23 Take a look at this month's inspiring image and enter your design to win a beady prize
NAUTICAL p24-25 Be inspired by Pantone's ocean inspired colours and this creative sea theme
THIS MONTH'S FREE GIFT p25 Don't miss your chance to claim this lovely deep sea bracelet bead kit
Show us your style... We love seeing what you've made with all of your favourite BD products. Take a picture of your beautiful beady creations and you and your work could be featured in Shine Online! Simply upload to the Shine Online Facebook page, tweet us or tag us in your pictures on Instagram!
MARCH 2016 It's time to embrace Spring and get creative with lighter tones, delicate designs and inspiring themes. This month's issue is perfect for those of you looking to keep up to date with the latest colour trends. Pantone's Spring colour report for 2016 is the ideal place to start if you're searching for a bold new look. You're sure to love mixing and matching with some of your favourite Pantone inspired beads and materials.
- Sterling silver 925 filigree rose connector
Don't forget to send in pictures of your latest jewellery and creative designs, you could win a BD voucher and get a feature on our 'Let's Be Social' page! There's another chance to win with this month's 'Inspiration Competition' on page 22! We hope you enjoy exploring this month's issue! See you in April,
The Beads Direct Team xx
- Chocolate gold filigree looped rose connector
Filigree Charms Filigree charms have a stunning effect, light feel and always have a brilliant sparkle. There are lots of pretty pendants and charms to choose from including floral shapes, mandala style repeating patterns and little butterfly charms. Choose from some stunning tones including rose gold, chocolate gold and antique silver. - Silver plated drop filigree pendant with crystal setting
CHOOSE YOUR FILIGREE CHARMS
- Sterling silver 925 small butterfly charm
- Chocolate gold plated filigree butterfly connectors
- Silver plated fancy filigree rectangle
- Titanium plated filigree disk pendant
- Sterling silver 925 filigree heart charm
- Kate Benjamin flower filigree crystal coin - Chocolate gold plated filigree butterfly charm
- Silver plated filigree flower connector
Making your own jewellery is a rewarding hobby which could turn into a brilliant business!
Click on any of the designs to learn how to make them and to get your essential materials.
For more brilliant designs visit your design centre! There's plenty of brand new designs added every month using the best new beads and materials. GO TO THE DESIGN CENTRE
- Gold PVC string tags. Perfect for prices and labels.
Whether you're making your jewellery to sell or gifting to a loved one, there are so many pretty packaging options to finish your handmade design with a special touch. Take a look through our range of boxes and bags and find the perfect match to make your design stand out from the crowd. These soft, silver tone boxes feature a foam pad inside to keep your jewellery safe and secure. A plain box such as these are ideal for personalising with your own logo, stickers or descriptions. They have a neat look and are perfect for making your jewellery look professional.
SEE ALL BOXES AND BAGS
- Matt silver square jewellery box
- Blue and Grey drawstring polyester pouch
Ideal for Christenings and new baby presents! Why not place a delicate charm inside or a traditional choice of gift? Take a look through our range!
- Turquoise organza drawstring bag
- Baby boy and girl gift boxes with insert
Which Pliers? There are a several different types of pliers that you can use for different aspects of your jewellery making. Take a look at the types below and find out which pliers are best suited to you. Round nose pliers decrease in width towards the end of the nose. A round nose isn't the best for gripping wire and chain but it is very useful for creating round shapes such as curls, spirals and shaping your own eyepins. Flat nose pliers have a flat, squared end making them ideal for creating sharp angles and for flattening out curves in your wire. Flat nose pliers are also used to securely hold your wire in place while you are wire wrapping or working on it. Snipe/Chain nose pliers have a flat end but come to a point. These are perfect for precision work, gripping and turning wires in smaller areas such as when you are opening or closing a jumpring. Bent nose pliers are also used for precise work in difficult to reach areas. 3 Step pliers are perfect for creating wire loops. Both tips of the pliers are graduated meaning you can create 3 different sized loops. Why not use these pliers to create your own jump rings or try coiling wire? Nylon jaw pliers will not mark or scratch your work, resulting in minimal damage to your pieces whilst you are working on them. These would be ideal for straightening out curves in wire and prevent the colour coating from coming off. Crimping pliers are specifically designed for crimp work. You can achieve a neat and professional rounded finish that will ensure your finished pieces are long lasting.
Choose from our range of jewellery pliers starting from just ÂŁ5!
Artisan Beads The artisan collection is the ideal place to begin if you're looking to start a new jewellery design. If you're looking to make truly individual jewellery that reflect your style and personality then you're sure to love browsing through our range of unique artisan beads. Our fabulous fabric beads are handmade and come in 3 different sizes, perfect for creating a pair of earrings and a matching necklace or bracelet. These brilliant leather beads have a 2mm threading hole meaning you can easily thread them onto thin leather cord or your choice of thicker threads.
- Hand decorated metal and clay beads
Add a unique feature onto a decorative bag charm or make your own cute keyrings using these pretty resin beads. These gorgeous beads feature a small piece of gingham fabric sealed inside. They have a modern, angled shape making them perfect for placing at the centre of a necklace as the focal point.
- Hand crafted wood beads wrapped in leather
SEE THE FULL ARTISAN COLLECTION
- Clear resin beads with black and white gingham fabric - Hand crafted wood beads wrapped in leather
SEE ALL CERAMIC BEADS HERE
- Navy and blue ceramic star beads
- Enamelled ceramic heart and star oval connector charms
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Learn how to make the Pastel Purple Ceramic Bracelet
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Ceramic and Clay Beads There are so many shining ceramic beads to start making with. Our range of two tone rounds are ideal for mixing together and matching with your favourite colour findings. These pretty connector charms are cute and chunky making them the perfect addition to a summer bracelet or a bag charm!
- Purple and pink ceramic irregular shape beads
Pantone Spring 2016 This season's colour trends are set to be heavily influenced by the Pantone colour report for Spring 2016. From the calm pastel tones of Rose Quartz and Serenity blue to the vibrance of Limpet Shell and Green Flash, there is a spectrum of seasonal tones to choose from. As with all of Pantone's Spring and Fall collections, the colours effortlessly compliment each other. If you're looking to keep a neutral look for everyday wear, then Lilac Grey and Iced Coffee are a perfect combination. For a light-hearted approach to your Spring wardrobe, why not try using the gorgeous Peach Echo as a colourful accent to your grey and white outfits? This bright, warm tone matches seamlessly with Rose Quartz and the endlessly versatile Lilac Grey. We've put together a few of our matching materials to inspire you this Spring!
Snorkel Blue
Peach Echo
Rose Quartz
Serenity
Limpet Shell
Lilac Grey
Green Flash
Iced Coffee
Find your favourite Pantone colour and choose a matching Swarovski crystal to add to your Spring jewellery designs...
- Swarovski classic charm becharmed in Crystal Lilac Shadow
- Swarovski crystal flower charm in Light Rose
- Swarovski rhodium plated charm in Sapphire
- Swarovski crystal briolette becharmed bead in Aquamarine
- Swarovski crystal love charm becharmed in Antique Pink
Droplet earrings designed and made by
Dee Wingrove-Smith
These delicate colours are the perfect accessory to your favourite Spring and Summer crystals and beads. Remember to pick your threads, cords and stringing material carefully to match each bead type and the colours you work with. Take a look at our beginners guide to wires, cord and thread and choose the ideal materials for your work!
ABOUT WIRES AND CORDS
Find your favourite lighter tones ready for designing and creating your new Spring and Summer jewellery. There are plenty of delicate flower, petal and butterfly pendants, charms and beads to plan around and complete this season's necklaces, charm bracelets and earrings.
Petals and Pearls Spring fashion is in full swing and it's time to embrace softer tones, delicate jewellery and light, bright daywear. Break away from the rich gold and copper metallics that are so popular in Winter and replace them with bright silvers and sunny rose gold. There are so many directions to take when planning your Spring and Summer design adventures. Why not start by choosing the perfect base materials? Changing your techniques and adding a new twist to your work is the perfect way to refresh your style and inspire you further. If you're used to creating your own beaded charms, why not swap your regular headpins for a smoother finish with a ball end headpin? This will add an extra bit of sparkle to your finished design and each individual charm. There are so many beautiful pearls to choose from. If you're not a fan of the creamy white look of natural pearls then our collection of shell and Swarovski pearls are the perfect alternative. - Sterling silver 925 pearl earring - Swarovski glass coin pearl
- Swarovski pearl charm Crystal Rosaline
These darker collections of shell pearls have a gorgeous metallic look making them the perfect addition to a chain and metal beads. Try adding a small silver or gunmetal coloured bead between each pearl to emphasise their colour and make your design shine.
CHOOSE YOUR PEARLS HERE
Charming Jewellery
- Rose gold plated cubic zirconia butterfly charm
Adding a pretty charm that has a personal meaning can make even the simplest design look extra special. To create Spring inspired jewellery, try adding soft rose gold instead of bright silver or warm yellow gold tones. Our range of delicate charms and pendants feature lots of floral shapes and styles. There are hundreds to choose from including filigree style, connectors, tag charms and lockets. Start by narrowing down by size, colour or shape and discover your new favourite style. Once you have chosen the perfect charms to attach to your jewellery, you can pick the best findings to match. Take a look at our rose gold findings range to make your jewellery look professional and complete.
- Rose gold zamak phrase charm mix
- Rose gold fancy cross coin charm
- Rose gold plated filigree drop pendant with crystal setting
SEE ALL ROSE GOLD FINDINGS
- Rose gold plated filigree disk pendant with crystal setting
- Silver plated branch flower connector charm
- Rose gold cubic zirconia fancy heart charm
- Rose gold and silver cut out flower beads
SEE ALL CHARMS AND PENDANTS
- Antique silver zamak slider bead mix
- Titanium plated flower charm with crystal setting
Spring Rings...
There are so many delicate ring bases to choose from. Find your ideal ring and match it to a pretty Swarovski crystal, pearl or Shamballa fashion bead.
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Let's Be Social With Leah... We love to see your jewellery designs and hear what you have been up to. We'd love to see your makes - send an email to leah@beadsdirect.co.uk with your photos attached. You could win a Beads Direct voucher! See this on your make and you've won a £5 voucher!
See this on your make and you've won a £10 voucher!
See this on your make and you've won a £15 voucher!
Hi everyone, here's one of my makes from last year. Not had any time this year for new stuff as of yet :) enjoy :) xxx - Dani Burland
Ceramic cabochon. Seeds and shell glass beads from your good selves Alison Beeg Bickell
Thank you for sharing your design with us, your earrings are beautiful Xx
This is a lovely necklace Alison. The cabochon is beautiful. Xx
A earth tone tree of life - Debbie Frost Lovely wirework here Debbie, the Magatama beads look great Xx
Hello everyone, I would like to share with you my latest creation. Hope you like it. White glass pearls, lovely faceted crystal glass beads in a rich purple with a multi-coloured glaze and little silver-plated heart charms. An antique-silver heart with tassels pendant adds charm to this necklace - Maria Cutajar Church We love it, such a lovely jewellery set Xx
Good afternoon everyone. xx Here is another little pendant made with bits and bobs. I used Paracord and 2 bead Caps and a single Dyed Blue Howlite Drop. Just to prove that you can make Beautiful Jewellery with very little. And it is wise not to bin your odds and ends Very best wishes .xxx - Wendy Wray Such a great idea Wendy, it is always wise not to bin any odds and ends :) Xx Hello All. I thought I would share my latest make with you all.I called the "starburst" pendant & it is made with 6, 4 & 3mm fire polished beads with 3mm crystals & 15/0 seed beads and in its centre is a gorgeous Swarovski montee Lyn Etherington Lovely Starburst Pendant Xx
Beautiful Abalone from Beads Direct, along with some ice blue & silver wire. I made this for a friend, so that she could make a fascinator out of it, and I also made her a matching pendant so that she could make a necklace. She wore them to her daughters wedding - She Dempsey Such a stunning design, the Abalone shell works really well with the ice blue and silver wire Xx
Just wanted to show you the wire work pendant I created using my prize from the Christmas Giveaway. Thank you Beads Direct. xx - Wendy Bradford Stunning pendant Wendy Xx
Hi I've just finished netted necklace for friend, I used seed beads and 3mm round pearls, I hope you will like it to :) - Sharon Crawford
What a beautiful design Sharon, we love it Xx
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Seed Beads Discover this month's Beads Direct calendar kit. March's kit is perfect for seed beaders and is a brilliant way to learn how to make lots of different, delicate flower designs for you to use in your future jewellery creations! This month's kit was designed by Bridge Parle with Spring, Mothers Day and Easter as the inspiration behind it.
GET MARCH'S FLORAL KIT HERE
Our newest range of seed beads include these lovely semi-glazed tones. These unique beads are unlike other matte look styles as they feature a soft glow of colour across their lightly textured surface.
- KO beading thread grey 50m
There are so many delicate patterns and designs to start making with seed beads. From Kumihimo to Peyote, there are so many different techniques to learn and develop. Take a look at our collection of FREE seed bead designs, pick your materials and start making! SEE ALL SEED BEAD DESIGNS
Seed bead mixes are perfect for adding some colour and depth to a design without having to spend time picking and matching each tone. All of our pretty seed bead mixes feature a lovely assortment of complimentary tones, sizes and bead types. Browse our range of seed mixes and plan your next creation! CHOOSE YOUR SEED MIX
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The Toho Aiko seed beads have a 99% consistency in shape and size, giving you a wonderfully straight and smooth finish. They are lighter than any other Toho bead and are the perfect beads to use for detailed and precise beadwork...
TOHO AIKO Jewellery Kits Designed in Japan exclusively for Beads Direct!
- NEW Toho Aiko beaded charm kits Available in 6 styles
- Toho Aiko beaded cuff kits Available in 9 styles
In each of the pretty bracelet cuff and charm kits you will get all the beads you need to make each beautiful, delicate pattern. Every kit includes a gorgeous selection of complimentary tones for you to create with and will fit perfectly onto your charm setting or cuff base. You will also receive an instruction sheet for each pattern to guide you through making the best of each kit!
There are lots of new kits to choose from including slim and thick cuffs and silver and rose gold charms.
SEE ALL TOHO AIKO KITS
Kumihimo Braiding All the findings you'll need to make a simple and professional looking Kumihimo bracelet or necklace with a toggle clasp.
Kumihimo is a lovely way to make more substantial jewellery from your seed beads. Once you have mastered the basic techniques of braiding with a Kumihimo board, long lengths of thread and bobbins, then there are several pattern variations to start creating. Once you have chosen your beads and thread, you can easily build up a professional looking design whether you are a beginner or more experienced beader. Why not try making a thinner rope bracelet by picking some contrasting cords and creating the perfect base for adding pretty charms? Take a look through some of our Kumihimo jewellery ideas in the BD Design Centre and gather some inspiration for your own braided design!
GO TO THE DESIGN CENTRE
- Gold plated Kumihimo findings set with barrel cord ends
- Silver plated Kumihimo findings set with bullet cord ends
Inspired by Pantone's LILAC GREY Spring 2016 colour trend Learn how to make your Lilac Haze Kumihimo bracelet using stunning Swarovski pearls, bicone crystals, chaton crystals and little heart charms.
INSPIRATION COMPETITION
Take a look at the image above and create what comes to mind! We love thinking of different themes, making sparkling jewellery to reflect what we think is important and beautiful. This month's inspirational image is a bright bloom to celebrate the beginning of Spring. Take your favourite colours, natural tones, patterns, textures and shapes and make something using your favourite Beads Direct materials! Be inspired to create something beautiful such as a floral hairpiece, a pretty pink bracelet or a delicate beaded brooch...
HOW TO ENTER To enter, simply send the following points to 'competitions@beadsdirect.co.
uk' A clear image of your final design A list of the BD components used A sentence to tell us what part of the image inspired you
THREE WINNERS will receive a bead bundle worth ÂŁ20! The lucky winners will be contacted and announced in the next issue of Shine Online! Competition deadline is 1/4/2016. Designs must feature Beads Direct products. Three winners will receive a bead bundle worth a minimum of ÂŁ20. Winners will be contacted via email and announced in the next issue of Shine Online.
LAST MONTH'S WINNERS February's competition called for your frosty designs with lots of light colours, natural tones and textures. We've received plenty of brilliant pictures showing us how you love to use your BD materials! Below are our three lucky winners who will each receive a fabulous bead bundle worth over ÂŁ20! Make sure to take a look at this month's Spring inspiration competition and get making in March!
Effie Theodoraki "The Winter cold earth colours of nature. I used Take a Make Break Crystal and Macrame kits."
Joy Wignall "The green tree in the frosty image reminded me of the beautiful Swarovski Scarabaeus Green bicones, which I used as the focus in the centre of the brooch. I chose a mix of size 8 Toho seed beads in frosty and metallic and added a pop of colour in the centre row of petals for interest."
Lyn Etherington "I call this the Winter Wonderland Set. There are just over 500 4mm Czech fire polished AB beads embellishing this set and it took about 23 hours of beading to complete.
CONGRATULATIONS to our three lucky winners!
Inspired by Pantone's SNORKEL BLUE Spring 2016 colour trend
This beautiful beaded necklace was designed and created by
Gloria Simpson There are so many beautiful beads making up this intricate mermaid design. It has been created using a mixture of fimo clay, seed beads and beautiful glass beads and pearls. Create your own nautical inspired jewellery ready for Summer adventures. Take a look at some of the pretty ocean themed materials below.
- Preciosa Czech glass bead pearl mix 50g
- Antique silver, gold and rose gold plated zamak anchor charms
FREE GIFT
Deep Sea Bracelet Kit This month you can claim one of these two brilliant bracelet kits with all orders over £15! To claim your kit, simply place an order of £15 or more and enter the code below at the checkout. Your kit will then be automatically added to your basket.
WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE 1 x Preciosa Glass Bead Assortment 50g Red OR Blue 2 x Zamak anchor charm Rose gold OR silver 4mm jumprings Clear elastic cord 0.5mm ENTER CODE AT THE CHECKOUT TO CLAIM YOUR FREE GIFT
DEE PSE A Free gift can be claimed on all orders over £15 excluding postage costs. Enter code DEEPSEA at the checkout. Kits are chosen at random. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Available whilst stocks last. Offer expires midnight 8th April 2016. Components may vary in event of a sell out.
JEWELLERY MAKING with
BEADS DIRECT 'Your Complete Guide to Jewellery Making' is a series of CD's tailor made to teach you an array of beading techniques. Each technique CD-ROM will guide you through 20 projects, using a mixture of basic and intricate designs that you can enjoy and create in the comfort of your home! Start your collection with the first four tutorial CD's and learn Wonderful Weaving with Beads, Seed Beads and Bead Stringing Basics. Each CD-ROM comes with 20 informative PDF tutorials to follow on screen or print out for your collection!
Continue your collection with the latest CD-ROM CREATING JEWELLERY WITH PINS & CHAINS
CLICK HERE TO START YOUR COLLECTION!
The award winning
Bangle Weaver Tool Weave intricate wire and fabric bracelets using the new Beadalon Kleshna Bangle Weaver Tool! This brilliant tool is an essential for anyone wanting to create lots of perfectly round bangles and bracelets. The tool is ideal for use with ribbon, strips of fabric or flexible wire.
BUY YOUR BANGLE WEAVER
The bangle below uses contrasting leather cords to create a checked pattern.
Get started with your bangle weaver tool by creating some of Kleshna's stunning bangle designs! There are 20 beautiful bangles to learn how to make including shimmering wire woven bracelets, denim designs and colourful ribbon weaves.
WONDERFUL WOVEN BANGLE COLLECTION CD-ROM
There are so many different looks and weaves to create with all of your favourite materials. Why not try adding beads into your designs along your strands of wire or cord? The bangle weaver means every design will be securely wrapped into the right shape and woven to hold itself in place.
CHOOSE YOUR STRINGING MATERIAL
- Kleshna's Wonderful Woven Bangle Collection CD-ROM
Coming next month... - Perfect pendants This season's trending pendants and necklaces
- Our trip to the Swarovski 2017 Launch - NEW Swarovski Innovations Beautiful effects, tones and stunning designs
- Bridal inspiration Plus 20 fabulous NEW seasonal projects on CD-ROM
Learn how to make your own 'Crystal Heart Necklace Collection' HERE
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