Journal
Making gemstones, beads and jewellery yourself
A journal on where stones come from and what they are like, on tools and techniques, on care and repair. More than 30 articles – for beginners and resellers alike.
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Bead repair: how to rescue broken jewellery
Read more: Bead repair: how to rescue broken jewelleryA snapped strand, a lost bead, a broken clasp: three repairs step by step – plus the question of when a repair is no longer worth it.
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Birthstone jewellery: which stone belongs to your month?
Read more: Birthstone jewellery: which stone belongs to your month?Which stone is assigned to which month, where the assignment comes from, and how to turn it into a gift that does not look like an esoteric shop.
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Layering necklaces: the complete style guide
Read more: Layering necklaces: the complete style guideLayering necklaces: length ratios, mixing materials and clasps. With three ready-made combinations for everyday, the office and the evening.
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Making pendants yourself: professional techniques for one-of-a-kind jewellery
Read more: Making pendants yourself: professional techniques for one-of-a-kind jewellerySetting pendants yourself: eyelets, caps and wire wrapping compared, plus the working steps for three techniques of differing difficulty.
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Making earrings yourself: 7 DIY ideas for beginners and advanced makers
Read more: Making earrings yourself: 7 DIY ideas for beginners and advanced makersSeven earring projects from stud to drop, each with a material list, time needed and the tools you will require.
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Using freeform beads creatively: 10 ideas for one-of-a-kind jewellery
Read more: Using freeform beads creatively: 10 ideas for one-of-a-kind jewelleryFreeform beads are irregular – and that is exactly what makes them interesting. Ten projects that use the shape on purpose instead of hiding it.
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Beading tools: what you really need – the complete starter guide
Read more: Beading tools: what you really need – the complete starter guideWhich tools you actually need for beadwork and which are marketing: pliers, crimping pliers, needles and a work mat, with price ranges.
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Cleaning and caring for natural stone bracelets
Read more: Cleaning and caring for natural stone braceletsCleaning and care by stone type: what tolerates water and what does not, how to get silver parts bright again and how to avoid scratches.
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Which beading thread and nylon cord for beads? The complete guide
Read more: Which beading thread and nylon cord for beads? The complete guideBeading thread, nylon thread, illusion cord: which cord suits which bead and which weight – with load ratings and the right knot.