Shine Online January 2018

Shine Online

Issue 45 | January 2018

FREE GIFT Celebrate the new year with a brand new kit

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PANTONE COLOUR OF THE YEAR Discover the bold and brilliant tone and get your hands on a range of beautiful beading materials to match

ROSE GOLD GLOW Embrace this timeless, elegant tone and get creative with delicate charms and matching beads

EXPLORE THE LATEST WINTER TRENDS Get creative with warm, golden tones and some inspirational projects to make yourself

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January 2018 Contents

4 ROSE ROMANCE Design romantic jewellery with beautiful, delicate rose gold tone charms and more

6 ROSE PEARL NECKLACE PROJECT Create your own glamorous rose gold pearl and seed bead netted collar necklace

MAKE 8 NEW SPIKE BEADS Get your hands on the latest range of amazing spike beads from Swarovski

10 ROSE SPIKE EARRING PROJECT

COLOUR

Make a pair of glamorous crystal earrings using the new spike beads and matching seeds

12 BRILLIANT BASES Embellish these amazing jewellery bases with your favourite crystals and beads

14 WINTER WARMTH Settle into Winter with some firm favourites from Pantone's Autumn/Winter choices

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TREND 18 2018 COLOUR OF THE YEAR Get the first look at the Colour of the Year and start planning your look for January

20 JANUARY FREE GIFT Get a head start on your new year makes with a trending macrame bracelet project

Editor - Holly Baxter Get in touch! Drop me a message to holly@beadsdirect.co.uk

It's time to welcome the new year and start thinking about some fresh projects, new resolutions, ideas and plans! For 2018 we're excited to begin using the new Colour of the Year from Pantone which you can find out more about in this issue.

Make sure you don't miss your first free gift for 2018 and learn how to make your own seed bead macrame bracelets with shining antique silver accent beads.

In your January mag, you'll find some exciting designs to try and 2 full step by step projects to get started with straight away. Learn how to make a cute rose gold netted necklace and a pretty pair of earrings using the brand new Swarovski Spike Beads!

Don't forget to pop over to our Let's Be Social pages and find out who's won this month's beady bundle!

We hope you enjoy your New Year issue!

The Beads Direct Team x

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ROSE ROMANCE

Warm up with Rose Gold this Winter This gorgeous tone has been a huge trend throughout 2017 and is set to continue into the new year, paired with more unique complimentary colours in fashion. Check out some of our favourite rosey charms, beads and some fabulous crystals too!

These super shiny slider beads are perfect for adding to our latest range of thin leather cord. Each slider bead is also available in silver and gold plated meaning you can mix and match your tones to suit your chosen leather or to make a mixed metal design.

Make your bracelet >>

There are so many exciting directions to take with warm colours this Winter. Why not try finding some rich berry pink seed beads and sew rings of beads around this stunning Vintage Rose Swarovski Trilliant sew on stone? Try graduating the seed bead sizes to frame the centre stone.

This idea would be perfect for sewing onto felt and attaching onto a brooch!

Discover a great selection of pink seed beads on our website including this gorgeous metallic blush tone and a great mixed size bead mix. These packs are the perfect addition to your craft stash and can be used to add texture and sparkle to your jewellery, papercrafts, sewing projects and more! Each bead mix contains different sizes and tones of seed beads including bugle beads and seeds in frosted, opaque and shiny styles.

Why not try embellishing your own plain bracelet cuff with a loom design glued into place on the metal or a decorated leather or felt design?

SEE ALL ROSE GOLD >>

Make your necklace >>

Learn how to make this super cute necklace using our favourite pom pom charms and some really cute matching Swarovski heart charms. This design is so easy to personalise with different crystals to represent a loved one's birthstone colour!

Click on the picture to get all your materials and follow the pattern online.

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PEARL & SEED BEAD NETTED COLLAR

CLICK HERE TO MAKE YOURS!

Step 1. Thread a needle onto about 120cm of thread. String the following beads: 16x seed, 1x4mm pearl, 1x seed bead, one side of your toggle clasp and 1 more seed bead.

Position 15cm from the end of the thread. Pass the needle back through the pearl and the seed beads taking care not to spear the thread as you go. Pull the thread through so that the single seed bead comes up against the pearl.

Step 2. String the following beads: 1x pearl, 9x seed, 4x pearl.

Go through the first pearl of the four you’ve just strung, going in the same direction – avoid spearing the thread. Once you’ve gone through the first pearl pull the thread most of the way through. Then push this pearl up against the seed beads and pull the thread the rest of the way through. This will ensure there is no thread showing. If it’s easier lay the bead work on your bead mat. The next photo shows how they should sit.

Step 3. String 9 seed beads then go through first 4mm pearl strung in the previous step. N.B. to avoid confusion in the remaining photos we’ve woven the short tail into the bead work. You can do this too if you wish or leave it till later. Knot the thread to the work and add a dab of glue if desired.

Step 4. Pick up the following beads: 7x seed, 1x pearl, 6x seed. Pass the needle through the third seed bead strung in the previous step.

Step 5. String 2 seeds and 4 pearls. Form the pearls into a diamond as you did in step 2. String 9 seed beads then go through first 4mm pearl strung in the previous step. Repeat steps 4 & 5 until the necklace is about 4cm shorter than the desired length. You’ll need to add more thread as you work so stop when you’ve 15cm of old thread left and secure to the work with a slip knot then weave into the bead work.

Reverse the move to add the new piece.

Along your design you may need to add more thread. To do this, weave your remaining thread back into your beadwork, knotting along the way over the thread holding the beads, and securing it inside your past work. Trim off any excess when you are happy it won't unravel. Take a new, long length of thread and reverse the process, starting a couple of inches into the design and weaving outwards towards where you finished adding beads. Then continue your design.

Step 6. Once your necklace is as long as you'd like, exit the last top pearl and add 16 seed beads, a pearl, 2 seed beads and the other half of your clasp. Thread back down through the pearl and continue through your work. Thread through your necklace, zig-zagging to lose your thread within the beads. Create knots along the way to secure further and continue to hide your thread until you think your clasp will stay in place securely. Feel free to cut a new long length of thread and reinforce the two clasp ends, repeating the process of weaving around the design to secure.

SPIKE BEADS

Discover the latest range of one and two hole spike beads

These amazing two hole crystal beads can be used alongside your favourite seed beads and different shaped glass beads including Superduo's, Tila beads and lots of other two hole beads. Why not try placing a smaller single hole spike bead between each double hole bead by adding a few seed beads inbetween them?

Discover our full range of spike beads in 8 beautiful tones including Metallic Blue, Golden Shadow, Silver Night and Rose Gold!

SEE ALL SWAROVSKI SPIKE BEADS >> These gorgeous transparent Crystal AB variations are perfect for icy designs or pieces with plenty of sparkle. Each bead features a range of colours reflecting off its surroundings!

Make your pendant >>

Learn how to make this gorgeous round pendant using Crystal AB spike beads and rainbow topaz olivine seed beads. Why not try swapping the transparent spikes for another of your favourite tones to give the design a completely different look? This gorgeous seed bead bracelet is the perfect accessory for a special occasion and can be embellished further with more seed beads around the spikes.

Finish yours with a neat magnetic ball clasp!

Make your bracelet >>

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ROSE SPIKE BEADED EARRINGS

CLICK HERE TO MAKE YOURS!

Step 1.

Take a 60cm (24") length of thread and add a needle to one end.

Thread on 4 x Swarovski square two hole spike bead and 4 x size 11 seed beads alternately. Thread through them all again to make a loop and knot the two ends together to secure this loop.

Step 2.

Threading out of a spike bead, change directions by threading through the outer hole of the same bead. Pick up a 1 x size 11 seed bead, 1 x 3mm Swarovski faceted round bead and 1 x size 11 seed bead. Thread through the next spike bead through the outer hole.

Step 3.

Repeat this between all 4 spike beads.

Step 4.

Thread through the first seed bead you come to, before a faceted round bead. Pick up 3 x size 11 seed beads. Miss out the faceted round bead and thread through the next seed bead and the next spike bead.

Step 5.

Thread around to the opposite side of the loop and mirror this pattern so there is 3 seed beads on the top and bottom (image 5).

Step 6.

Thread around the circle again and thread to the 3 x seed beads you just added at the top of your design. Thread through the first 2 seed beads over the top of your faceted round bead.

Step 7.

Pick up 1 x seed bead, 1 x 3mm faceted round, 7 x seed beads.

Step 8.

Thread back down through the 1st of the 7 seed beads, the 3mm faceted round and pick up 1 x seed bead. Thread through the same seed bead you exited from on the design (image 6).

Step 9.

Now you can secure your working cord and tail cord into your design. Thread around the bead work making small overhand knots along the way until you are confident that both threads are secure and won't unravel. Feel free to reinforce the topmost loop of seed beads and any other parts that may need more thread.

Trim off the excess thread when you are happy.

Step 10.

Finally, open a jump ring and thread on an ear wire. Attach the jump ring onto the seed bead loop at the top of your bead work.

Repeat this for your other earring.

NEW YEAR TREND

Make personalised jewellery in minutes

Our huge range of unique bracelet, ring and necklace bases are the perfect starting place for your quick and simple handmade jewellery designs. Start your new year with some personalised sparkling pieces by simply adding your favourite Swarovski crystals, sewing on your shining seed beads or linking a charm onto an earwire!

For each design that uses Swarovski crystals, make sure to secure them professionally using Gem-Tac glue. This brilliant glue dries clear and sets in a day.

Use your glue on materials such as fabric, wood and leather and more smooth surfaces such as glass, vinyl and metal!

These super simple butterfly earrings are the cutest accessories for Spring! Take a look at our range of Swarovski butterfly crystals and change the design to suit your look.

SEE ALL EARRING FINDINGS >>

Make your earrings >>

Make your bracelets >>

Click on the image to the left to follow our fab tutorial and sew your choice of seed beads onto your favourite bangle base.

These shining bases are perfect for embellishing with tiny beads including 2mm and 3mm Swarovski crystals, fire polish beads or the smallest 3mm bugle beads!

You could even sew on a length of beaded loom work or a strip of peyote.

Trending tone for 2018 Make a long lasting gift with a metallic bracelet base and your chosen crystal secured in place.

These simple bracelets are perfect for pairing with handmade seed bead or macrame bracelets in matching tones.

Make your bracelet >>

Make your bangles >>

SEE ALL BRACELET, RING & NECKLACE BASES >>

These brilliant ring bases make the perfect gifts as many of them are adjustable! Many bases can be embellished with precisely sized Swarovski crystals and others feature loops and holes making them ideal for sewing onto or linking with charms. Try sewing a mixture of matching seed beads onto the surface of the curling seive ring below for a unique, highly textured piece!

WINTER WARMTH

Grab your favourites from 2017's colour trends

As we say goodbye to 2017, we wanted to take a few of the best loved tones with us as we continue through Winter. These warm colours from the Autumn and Winter Pantone Colour Report are the perfect choices for basing your Winter jewellery on.

These beautiful berry tone pearls are the perfect addition to your craft collection and can be used to make a whole host of shining jewellery. Try making a simple stretch bracelet using elastic or why not make a graduated pearl necklace using tigertail wire, with the largest pearls at the centre?

This cute rose gold leaf charm has loops around the leaves for you to attach smaller matching charms and other beady embellishments. The charm is perfect for placing at the centre of a necklace or attaching onto a an earwire to make a pair of curved, dangling earrings.

EXPLORE PANTONE COLOURS FOR 2017 >> Have you spotted our amazing Swarovski bead mixes which have recently been updated? You can find the latest hand picked selections in our Swarovski category. Look out for more tonal bead and crystal mixes throughout the year! They're a great way to try the different shapes and styles Swarovski have to offer!

These gorgeous fire polish beads are just a sample of the huge range that we hold in stock for you. The stunning iridescent effects available are perfect for making into wrap bracelets, chokers and other statement jewellery.

This brilliant red woven cord is super soft and is perfect making into high quality bracelets. Try threading on some slider beads that fit the cord or why not sew your charms or beads straight onto the fabric?

Let's Be Social with Vicki!

Show us your designs! We love to see your jewellery designs and hear what you have been up to. Drop me an email to shine@beadsdirect.co.uk or post your images on our Facebook group and you could win a Beads Direct bead bundle!

If you see a star on your design, you've won a fabulous beady bundle! Drop us a message to the email above to claim your prize!

My Christmas bead crochet bauble. I am so upset I couldn’t finish it by the time Bead Direct competition was closed (as my bauble fillings didn’t arrive in time). Anyway here it is. This bauble made with toho 11.

- Viktoria Denyer This is gorgeous Viktoria! I love the silver seed beads around the blue tones and the different shaped snowflakes around the bauble. Thank you for sharing it! x

I have been working on this flower necklace for several months after seeing a similar one on Pinterest early this year.

I've used Toho size 11 seed beads with silver lined Delicas.

- Jill Renson Your floral necklace is lovely Jill! I love the rainbow tones and the shiny pearls at the centre. This will be perfect for Spring. I hope you love wearing it! x

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Started learning polymer clay. It's the first medium that I am struggling with. Here's the first pendant that I am happy with the way it has turned out.

- Angela Finch Your clay pendant is lovely Angela! I love the ripple effects and the bright blue tone is perfect for Winter. x Here is my latest make. Swarovski bicones & snowflake spacers on a sterling silver chain.

I made 2 of these as a thank you gift to sisters who have been extremely kind to my granddaughter x - Shirley Harris This is lovely Shirley. I love the combination of different blush Swarovski tones and the addition of sterling silver makes it look really professional. x Ribbon tree pendant and earrings made from fine silver clay and finished with Swarovski crystals - Joy Wignall These earrings are gorgeous Joy, they look so shiny and really professional! I love the addition of the crystals at the top and base. I hope you love wearing them! x

The new colour of the year from Pantone is the beautiful, bold Ultra Violet. This brilliant tone is described as 'enigmatic'. Pantone notes that purples have long been symbolic of counterculture, unconventionality, and artistic brilliance. Musical icons such as Prince, David Bowie, and Jimi Hendrix brought shades of Ultra Violet to the forefront of western pop culture as personal expressions of individuality. Take a look at some of our favourite purple materials and get creative in 2018!

Make your own twinkling amethyst bracelet with sterling silver snowflake beads framing each unique gemstone. This super simple bracelet is so easy to make and can be altered slightly using tigertail wire, crimp beads, a clasp and extension chain for a multi size bracelet, perfect for selling or gifting.

This gorgeous Swarovski purple tone bead mix holds an array of shimmering faceted round beads for you to work with.

Sizes in each pack range from 4mm to 8mm. The pretty faceted round beads are ideal for adding a splash of colour to your new year designs, from earrings and bracelets, to clothing embellishment!

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YOUR KIT INCLUDES 10g Purple seed beads Waxed purple 1mm cord 5 metres 20 x Antique silver brass round beads

Ultra Violet Macrame Bracelet Kit Design your own macrame knotted bracelets with your latest free gift.

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Simple Seed Bead Macrame Bracelet 1. Take a 30cm length of cord and pin it taught to your surface as shown in the first image. Cut a new length of cord measuring approx. 60cm. Thread this under your shorter cord to the halfway point so you have a length on either side.

2. Make a full macrame knot (follow the diagrams below to learn how to make a knot).

3. Thread a seed bead onto the thread on the left and right sides. Make a half knot to secure the beads in place on either side of the centre cord.

4. Make a full macrame knot, not including the half knot you just made with the seed beads. Continue this pattern until you have knotted 12cm of cord.

5. Secure the last knot by adding glue on either side. (Image 2) This will take time to dry and secure depending on the glue you choose. You can also use a clear nail polish if you don't have any glue. Once it is dry, trim off the excess cord.

6. Take either end of the centre cord running through the knots and cross them over and pin in place.

(Image 3) Cut a new 20cm length of thread and make a 4cm section of macrame knots over the two threads.

7. Secure the last knot by adding some more glue, making sure that it doesn't soak through to the 2 centre cords. These need to move through the knots to make the bracelet adjustable. Trim off the excess cord when the glue is dry.

Finally, add a bead onto each end of the cords and make a knot below them to hold them in place.

Take your designs further by adding beads onto your central cord or by making spiral macrame knots! To make a spiral macrame bracelet, simply repeat the first half of a macrame knot over and over, and the knots will twist.

HOW TO MAKE A MACRAME KNOT Pin down a centre cord shown at the vertical line in the images.

1. Take your longer cord and thread it to the halfway point underneath the pinned centre cord. Take your left hand cord over the centre cord. Next, take your right hand cord and place it over the left cord.

Move the right cord under the centre cord and up through the middle of the loop on the left side.

2. Pull to finish half of your knot.

3. Repeat this process on the opposite side by starting by crossing the right hand cord over the middle cords. Then take the left cord over the right.

4. Take the left cord under the centre cord and up through the loop on the right side.

This is one full macrame knot.

Discover 12 exclusive designs in the Beads Direct Stapled Calendar for 2018!

This years calendar is packed full of seasonal inspiration to keep you crafting all year long.

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