Shine Online March 2018

Shine Online Spring 2018

SPARKLE THIS SPRING Explore an array of trending beads, mixes, findings and more ready for your Spring jewellery designs

PERFECT PANTONE Discover the latest inspirational Pantone colours for the Spring colour report

FREE GIFT Claim your own colourful bracelet kit with Preciosa hearts

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WANDERLUST - NEW SWAROVSKI INNOVATIONS Try on the gorgeous range of bright and bold crystals for Spring & Summer www.beadsdirect.co.uk

SPRING 2018 Contents

4 NEW FOR SPRING Fall in love with shiny new arrivals and try your hand at some bright designs for Spring

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6 ROSE BLUSH BRACELET Learn how to make a super sparkly Kumihimo braided bracelet with Swarovski

TREND 10 ULTRA VIOLET Take a look at our favourite purple goodies and be inspired by the colour of the year

14 PALACE BLUE Explore a beautiful selection of rich, royal blue tone beads, cords and crystals

18 WONDERFUL WIRE Start your wire work journey with Linda Jones on Create & Craft TV in 2018

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24 CRYSTAL WRAP BRACELETS Follow Joy Wignall's brilliant leather bracelet project and make your own for Spring

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27 SWAROVSKI INNOVATIONS Discover the new range of colourful crystal chatons, rivoli, beads and fancy stones

30 SPRING FREE GIFT Make a stunning heart bracelet with silver plated chain, findings and Preciosa beads

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We're getting into the Spring spirit with some bright new bead mixes, colourful cords, cute charms.

For your latest issue of Shine, we've gathered lots of our favourite beady bits and bobs to inspire your 2018 Spring designs. Your favourite ranges of Swarovski crystal, rose gold findings and seed bead mixes (to name a few!) have been revamped in the last few month's and we're excited to see what you make with the new beads!

There's already a growing collection of bright Spring jewellery being added to every day in the Beads Direct office, and we're all eager to show them off in our project gallery to see what you think!

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Make sure you don't miss this issue's freebies including a great competition and a super cute free gift. This months gift from us is the perfect, colourful accessory for Spring.

Turn to page 30 to get yours and follow the quick project on page 31 to learn how to make your own bracelet with Preciosa beads.

We hope you enjoy your Spring issue!

The Beads Direct Team x

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New For Spring There are so many new arrivals to get excited about for the new season. We've added an array of beautiful seed bead mixes in some gorgeous colour combinations to keep your designs fresh and up to date for this Spring's trends. We've already started to see the latest Pantone colour choices arriving on the high street and we know you're as excited as we are to start adding them into our own jewellery and handmade accessories.

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Try combining these floral pink tones with silver findings or glam rose gold materials to make any simple design look really professional.

If you're looking for a quick make to match an outfit, why not try whipping up a simple elastic bracelet with a mixture of seed beads and some personalised charms added using jump rings or pins.

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These brilliant large seed bead mixes feature pony-style beads with bigger threading holes, making them ideal for threading onto round leather cords, soft fabric cords and strong elastics.

They're great for adding colour to a plain bracelet and are the perfect starting point for introducing simple beading to younger crafters.

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BLOG PROJECT These sparkly droplet shape earrings are made using size 15 and size 8 seed beads mixed with beautiful blush rose and fuchsia Swarovski crystals.

Why not try making a single droplet to wear as a pendant?

Learn how to make yours with our exclusive free pattern online! Find the project on the Beads Direct blog or follow the link!

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This Spring's Pantone colour collection features a beautiful selection of inspirational pink, blue and a whole host of other bright tones.

These bright glass petal beads are ideal for adding a splash of colour to floral Spring accessories.

Try sewing these into a fan shape at the bottom of a soutache pendant or any other fabric design to add a pop of green, purple or blue.

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Step 1. Cut 4 lengths of cord measuring approx. 100cm each.

Step 2. Holding all 4 cords together, fold in the middle of the cords and knot together creating 8 ends. Place the knot through the hole in the centre of the braiding board. Spread the cords, placing them at the top, bottom, left and right on either side of the dots, in the notches of the braiding board (each cord in a notch is called a warp).

Step 3. Onto the 2 bottom cords and the 2 top cords, thread on approx. 36 seed beads onto each of the 4 threads.

Next, onto the remaining 4 threads on the left and right sides, thread on 12 seed beads, 12 bicones and 12 more seed beads.

Wrap each cord into its own no-tangle bobbin. You may want to add a weight to the knot in the centre to help your braid pull downwards and keep tension as you work.

Step 4. You should have a warp either side of dot 32 at the top.

Take the warp from the notch to the left of dot 16 (at the bottom) and move it straight upwards to the notch to the left of the two warps at the top. You will now have 3 warps at the top and one at the bottom. Now take the warp furthest right at the top and bring it down to the right of the remaining bottom warp. Turn the braiding board 90 degrees counter-clockwise and repeat the same process, moving the bottom left warp to the top left, and the top right warp to the bottom right. Repeat until you have approx 1cm of your braid that will be glued into your clasp.

Step 5. Start moving beads down your threads into the braid.

Each bead you move down will go under the first horizontal thread you come to and between the two threads before you continue to move the thread to the top notch. Image 3. Repeat this again with the next cord you move downwards. Image 4.

Step 6. Turn your board and repeat the pattern, adding a bead at a time. Image 5.

Step 7. Continue to braid after you have used all of your beads and finally create a 1cm braid that will be glued into the clasp.

Step 8. Remove cords from the notches and knot together so the braid doesn’t unravel. Now wrap some cotton or thread tightly around the braid just below the knot, and sew through the braid a couple of times to make sure it is securely fastened. When you are happy that you have secured the braid; take some sharp scissors and cut off the knot.

To complete, check that the end of your cord fits into your cord ends. Glue each end into the clasp using fevi kwik, and leave to dry. Trim this down so that it is covered when you glue it into the cord end. Add a drop of glue into the cap and push in your cord.

Attach your lobster clasp to one end of your cord and connect a few jump rings to make an extension chain at the other end. I chose to thread 3 seed beads onto the last jump ring to finish my bracelet off.

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Pretty in Pink This gorgeous pink palette is the perfect place to start if you're designing floral embellishments for beaded fabric embroidery, detailed soutache brooches and more Spring themed accessories.

Make your own wonderful rosey designs with this inspiring collection of pink toned beads, Swarovski crystal pearls, cords and more!

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Design the perfect gift for Mother's Day or a loved one's birthday with these delicate light pink Swarovski pearls and these shining Swarovski heart shape beads.

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These super cute embroidery scissors are the perfect crafting accessory and are ideal for intricate work.

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Add some extra sparkle and choose your favourite colour crystals with an AB (Aurora Borealis) effect!

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These beautiful blush colour pip beads are perfect for sewing around matching crystals, large fire polish beads and other focal points to make petaled embellishments.

Try using your favourite glass shape beads to frame large crystals or cabochons by attaching them to felt or fabric and sewing around them!

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Learn how to make this amazing statement necklace using stunning miracle beads in pink, lilac and blue tones! This pretty necklace is so easy to whip up if you're familiar with Kumihimo braiding, but if you're not, we've got all the instructions and tools you need to get you started.

Follow the link to make yours and get all your materials in one place.

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Pantone's colour of the year is the mysterious Ultra Violet. This purple hue is so easy to work with and can be used throughout your year especially in your Spring and Autumn wear. We've gathered a few of our best loved violet tone materials and some of the beady jewellery we've already been inspired to make ourselves!

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This gorgeous Swarovski crystal flat back mix features a stunning mix of purple, pink and AB effects in an array of useful sizes. Choose from hotfix or non-hotfix and glue your crystals onto clothing, bags, purses, notebooks, canvas shoes and anything else you want to add a little sparkle to.

The pretty Swarovski cone BG0659 shaped beads make the perfect top section for a handmade tassel style pendant. Try sewing multiple strands of pink beads down through the bead and attaching the top of the tassel to a cord or necklace chain.

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Add intricate patterns and pretty textures to your beadwork with your choice of delicate seed beads in different shapes, sizes and effects. These unique frosted style rainbow tone beads are perfect for adding a subtle multi colour effect to your designs.

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Pair these with smaller or larger beads in the same colour or add some contrasting tones in between them to bring out the tones you want to emphasise.

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FUCHSIA PETAL EARRINGS

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Step 1. Cut a length of thread and add a needle to one end. Thread on 3 x white seed beads, one of your ear wires, and 3 x white seed beads. Thread through a large pink Swarovski faceted round bead and thread around this circle of beads again. Knot the thread and the tail thread together.

Step 2. Thread out of the crystal and pick up 2 x white seed beads, 7 x twin hole beads and 2 x white seed beads. Thread through the crystal and knot to the tail thread again.

Step 3. Thread through the first of the 2 seed beads, pick up 2 more seed beads and thread through the second hole on the twin hole.

Add a pink seed bead between each twin. Pick up 2 white seed beads after the last twin and thread through the 1st seed bead closest to the pink crystal to match the other side of the petal shape.

Step 4. Travel back around the petal shape and thread out of a pink seed bead. Pick up another pink seed and thread through the next seed bead so it sits on top of the twin hole bead. Do this 5 times.

Step 5. Travel back around the petal shape and exit through the 1st of the new pink seed beads you added in step 4. Pick up 2 twin hole beads and thread through the next seed bead. Do this 4 times.

Step 6. Finally, travel back around the petal, and add a single seed bead in the centre of each of the twin hole pairs.

Weave your thread back into your beadwork, knotting along the way until you are confident it won't unravel. Do the same with your tail thread and trim off any excess cord.

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The wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle is already arranged for Saturday 19th May and is set to be one of the biggest events of the year! Be a part of the celebration with the beautiful Palace Blue and the other matching tones from Pantone's Spring colour report.

We're already making our own royal inspired designs with the brand new Majestic Blue crystals from the latest Swarovski Innovations. Look out for our beautiful Iridescent Palace Bracelet in this issue, and make your own statement design with Swarovski pearls!

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These gorgeous majestic blue Swarovski crystals make the perfect focal point for a handsewn brooch or an embellished pendant. Learn how to make the stunning Elizabeth earrings inspired by the stunning sapphire jewellery worn by Queen Elizabeth II. Make your own using delicate silver seed beads, new Dove Grey Swarovski pearls and a pretty oval fancy stone in the centre.

Click the image above to learn how to make your earrings!

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Pantone's Palace Blue This gorgeous royal tone is described

by Pantone as 'Stirring and impressive, a brighter blue for the days ahead'.

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Add a pop of this new blue to your next design for a really eye-catching and bold piece.

These super sparkly pendants are the perfect accessory for a special occasion and are ideal for giving as a gift!

Add a bail to the top of the crystal or a simple sterling silver jump ring for a quick and professional necklace.

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Bring your designs together with matching cords to knot, glue and braid with! Try plaiting with this thin leather and finish your designs professionally with clasps designed specifically for different sized cords.

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Add some texture and movement to a pair of earrings, a bag charm or a Summer necklace with these soft feather charms.

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Combine your colourful feathers and add dangling silver charms between them for a personalised festival inspired pendant!

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Make your designs pop with a splash of colour from these glazed rainbow seed beads!

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Make a statement with shining fire polish beads, iridescent pearls and seed beads.

Explore the full range of blue materials and find some stunning design inspiration in the Beads Direct project gallery!

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Discover the full range of beautiful Swarovski beads including these Iridescent Dark Blue pearls online in retail and wholesale packs at Beads Direct.

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Step 1. Cut four 65cm pieces of monofilament. Tie them all together right at one end with an overhand knot. Make the knot bigger by tying a second knot over the top. Thread all four strands through a calotte and a single seed bead. Add a dab of clear nail polish or glue to the knot and close the calotte around it. Trim off the tails flush to the calotte.

Step 2. Separate the strands into pairs. Onto each pair thread four seed beads. Add a pearl by passing the pairs of strands through it in opposite directions.

Step 3. Take a strand from each pair and thread a single pearl onto them. Add another pearl by passing the two strands through it in opposite directions – pull tight. The two unused strands will be used to add the montees decoration later.

Step 4. Add further pearls in the same way until you have the desired length – 40 pearls will make a standard size bracelet.

Finish by adding four seed beads onto each strand then pass both strands in the same direction through a single seed bead.

Add a bit of sticky tape across the strands to prevent the beads coming off.

Step 5. Now go back to the unused strands. Onto one strand, string three seed beads, a montee and three seed beads. Take the strand diagonally across the bracelet then pass it through the middle pearl.

Step 6. Onto the other unused strand, string three seed beads then pass it through the montee making sure the montee is the correct way up.

Step 7. Onto the same strand, string three seed beads then pass it through the middle pearl. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to add the rest of the montees.

Step 8. At the end of the bracelet pass the two strands through the seed beads added in step 4. Thread all four strands through the back of a calotte. Check there are no gaps between the beads then tie the four strands in a loose overhand knot. Use a pin to guide the knot into the centre of the calotte. Tie a second knot, add a dab of clear nail polish then close the calotte around it. Trim off the tails flush to the calotte.

Step 9. To attach the clasp to the calotte, open a jump ring. Grip it either side of the join with pliers then using a twisting motion bring one hand towards you and push the other away so that the ring opens just like a gate. Pass it through the loop on the calotte and slip on the clasp. Close the jump ring using the reverse action. Add a single jump ring to the other end.

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Get a head start on your wirework with these essential books and DVD's by Linda Jones.

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Linda Jones is a leading wire work specialist and her passion for her craft is shown throughout each of her brilliant books.

Linda's books feature wire work projects for all occasions including weddings, and Valentines Day, plus all types of jewellery including rings, brooches, bangles and earrings!

Discover the amazing world of wire work with Linda Jones and Beads Direct on Create & Craft TV in 2018!

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Wonderful Wire We're thrilled to announce that Linda Jones will be back very soon on Create & Craft TV with some brand new designs and amazing kits to inspire you to get crafting with wire!

Linda's first show is set for the 21st March 2018 and will focus on getting you started with the basics of wire work using jewellery pliers.

You'll learn the essential skills needed to make your own findings, wire spirals and learn how to start adding beads into your wire work.

Each show will feature wire kits with full instructions included and all the materials you need to make Linda's designs!

Watch Create & Craft TV Sky 674 - Freeview 23 - Virgin 748 Freesat 813 - Apple TV - Amazon Fire

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Learn how to make Linda's super sparkle Patchwork Wire Bangles with our free online project! Use copper craft wire to create your delicate beaded design and finish each bracelet with a handmade hook and loop clasp. Follow the link to get all the materials you need and start the step by step instructions.

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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 an fabulous beady bundle! Drop us a message to the email above to claim your prize!

A tree of life on an agate slab. I love how each tree comes out differently. I got the agate slab from this page a while ago.

Angela Finch

Your tree of life design is gorgeous Angela! I love the detailed roots and delicate twists around the edges. x

Work in progress :) Necklace or brooch? Cameo cabochon, made of natural shell embedded with fine faceted gems, hessonite garnet and almandine garnet embroidered with Miyuki Delica beads.

Padded on the back with natural cream-colored leather.

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This is beautiful Diana, we think it would lovely as a brooch but could make a very special pendant with the addition of a bail or beaded loop! We look forward to seeing your finished accessory! x I love my new little snake made with toho 11.

Has white belly and very bright pattern all the way through. Made in bead crochet technique.

Length of the snake is 30cm.

Viktoria Denyer

Your beaded snake is amazing Viktoria! The detailed patterns are really beautiful and look so neat and professional. x

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How cute is this little camera brooch I just finished!

Poppy Byford

This is so cute Poppy! The crystal in the centre makes your design look even more professional and special. This would be the perfect gift for a photographer!x

Beaded beads with Swarovskis and Tohos encasing a semi-precious Morganite stone. Royal colours for a royal woman!

Marianne Tan

These rings are gorgeous Marianne! I love how to seed beads match the metal of your ring base and your choice of bicone beads is perfect for Spring. x Springtime necklace and earring set made with size 11 toho seed beads. I'm hoping this encourages spring into my garden soon.

Jill Renson

Your jewellery set is beautiful Jill! I love the cute pastel flowers winding around the necklace strap and the little flower beds on the earrings and pendant. x

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THANK YOU to everyone who voted last year and helped us win 'Best Bead Range' for our Swarovski, seed beads and semi-precious range, plus 'Best Jewellery Making Tool' for our pliers and our bead board for the second year running!

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WIN! To say 'thank you' for helping us win so many awards this year, we're giving away a bead board and 4 piece jewellery pliers set to

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Competition ends midnight 31st May 2018 and 5 winners will be contacted via email.

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CRYSTAL SHIMMER WRAP BRACELETS Designed by Joy Wignall

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To make each of your bracelets, follow the instructions below to wrap your choice of beads onto your cords and finish with your chosen button and charms.

Cut 120cm length of leather and thread button to the middle, secure both ends to a bead board, I use crocodile clips with a small piece of felt to protect my work.

Cut a 50cm piece of S-Lon cord and place the middle section under the leather approx. 1cm from the button, create 7 full macramé square knots. Leave the s-lon after the last knot to finish at the end.

I find it easier to lay out the beads before I start. The order of beads for your leaf charm wrap bracelet is black diamond, green gold, black diamond, blue spike, black diamond, green gold, black diamond, chrome spike, repeat until all 12 spikes have been used, then one more tila set. This makes a bracelet 13.5 inch to 15.5 inch with three fasteners. For your simple wrap bracelet with rondelle beads, simply add the same rondelle beads along the design.

With the leather still fastened to the board and the button on the right, cut a double arm span of thread and add a needle, then tie on to the leather nearest you with a double knot, near the end of the macramé. Take the needle under both pieces of leather, thread a tila bead on and sit it between the leather then bring the needle over the top leather and back towards you through the tile hole, go back through the same hole again by going round and under the front leather, through the hole, over the back leather and back to you.

Now go under the front leather and through the second hole of the tila bead then under the back leather, over the leather and back through the tila bead, repeat this again. After the second pass add another tila bead and repeat.

Go through each hole front to back twice for strength. The Spike only has one hole but still go through it twice before adding the next tila.

When all the beads have been sewn on go back through the last hole one more time and create a couple of half hitch knots between the leather and the bead.

Repeat the instructions creating another 7 full square knots.

Tie an overhand knot in the leather near the end of the macramé then another overhand knot approximately 1 inch away, making sure the button will fit through the hole, then another overhand knot a further inch away.

Tidy up the bracelet by making sure the macramé ends are pulled tight then cutting them off or using a thread zapper, you can add a tiny dab of fevi kwik or clear nail varnish on the ends if you want to be sure it is secure. Do the same for the KO thread.

I like to finish my wrap bracelets with a charm and a couple of simple wrapped loop beads or crystals attached to the bracelet on a jump ring between the first knot and the macramé.

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Swarovski Innovations 'Desiring experiences over things has become a modern-day mantra' The latest season's Innovations from Swarovski Create your Style are inspired by tropical holidays, exploring exciting cultures and the feelings of freedom that come with these new adventures.

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The new additions to our range of Crystal Shiny LacquerPro effect stones include the dazzling Crystal Buttercup, Lime & Lilac. These beautiful crystals are ideal for your Summer holiday designs and are perfect for wearing as simple pendants or for embellishing around with matching beads!

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Learn how to make this gorgeous floral bracelet with the bright twin hole beads, seed beads and Swarovski rivoli crystals sewn onto a shining silver plated bangle base!

Explore the full range of new Swarovski Innovations at www.beadsdirect.co.uk/swarovski/innovations

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These amazing new fine rocks tube beads come in two lengths and look amazing as the main feature across a simple cord bracelet!

Each tube bead has double-pointed chaton crystals embedded across the surface that produce a unique, sparkle pavĂŠ finish.

The beautiful tones introduced in the last few months include the stunning Majestic Blue and Scarlet. These beautiful royal tones are ideal for wearing all year round at special occasions! See the full range of new Swarovski Innovations and the latest projects on the Beads Direct website Make this gorgeous statement necklace with the stunning new fine rocks crystal tube beads and a super sparkly growing crystal pendant at the centre! Follow the link to get all the materials you need and follow the written step by step project online.

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FREE GIFT IN ORDERS £20+

Preciosa Heart Bracelet Kit Create a cute bracelet with 2 colours of gorgeous Preciosa hearts!

Claim your bracelet kit in orders over £20!

Simply place your order online and enter the code below at the checkout, or give us a call on 01509 218028 to place your order over the phone.

YOUR KIT INCLUDES 20 x Preciosa Heart Charms in 2 colours (Purple/Turquoise/Blue/ Pink/Green/Peach/Brown)

1 x Bracelet Chain with Toggle Clasp 100 x Jumprings

ENTER THE CODE AT THE CHECKOUT TO CLAIM YOUR FREE GIFT!

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Free gift can be claimed on all orders over £20 excluding postage costs. One use per customer.

Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Available while stock lasts. Contents may vary.

Free gifts are picked at random. Offer expires midnight 31st May 2018.

This issue's free bracelet kit is a special one with 2 packs of gorgeous frosted Preciosa glass hearts!

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Follow the quick step by step instructions below to make your pretty heart bracelet for Spring.

Step 1. Decide on the order you want to attach your hearts onto your chain and lay them out on your work surface next to your chain.

Step 2. Count the amount of large links along your bracelet chain to see how many hearts you will need to use. For our bracelet we had 20 links so we used 20 jump rings and all 20 hearts.

Step 3. Take a jump ring and open it carefully using flat or chain nose pliers.

To do this, turn the pliers away from each other in opposite directions to open the ring.

This twists the ring open. Don't try to pull the join apart as it will lose the form of the ring.

Step 4. Hook your jump ring through your first heart charm and then hook the same ring through the first large link on your chain bracelet.

Step 5. Close the jump ring in the same way as you opened it, making sure that the two sides of the ring touch together when it is closed.

Step 6. Repeat this method of adding your heart charms along your chain, adding a single heart onto each of the links.

Once you have added all of your heart charms along the bracelet, your finished design is ready to wear!

Show us your finished designs!

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