Materials Keyring 4 crimp beads 2 10cm strands of tiger tail 10 Mixed Lustre Beads 8 Glass Rondel Beads 1 Jumpring Tools Flat nose pliers Round nose pliers Crimping tool (optional) Instructions Thread a crimp bead on to one of the strands of tiger tail cable. Then hold the cable next to the […]
Tutorial: Simple Dropper Earrings
Materials 2 Headpins 2 Earwires 6 Coloured Beads 8 Seed Beads Tools Wire Cutters Round nose pliers Needle Files (optional) Instructions Thread the beads onto a headpin in the following order; seed bead, coloured bead, seed bead, coloured bead and then another seed bead. Hold the beads in place with your thumb and […]
Tutorial: Introduction To Cross-Stitch
Fabric The fabric used for cross stitch is called Aida. This fabric is available in a variety of counts, with the most common being 14 count. The count means the number of squares (or stitches) per inch. Therefore, 14 count Aida has 14 squares per inch, whilst 18 count Aida has 18 squares per inch. Embroidery Floss The […]
Tips & Advice: Nickel Content in Jewellery
There are two important rates when it comes to the nickel content in jewellery: A post inserted into a pierce part of the body must have a nickel release rate of less than 0.2ug/cm2/week Jewellery in direct and prolonged contact with the skin must have a nickel release rate of less than 0.5ug/cm2/week
Tips & Advice: Cleaning & Care
There are many different theories on how to look after your jewellery, however not all methods are successful. I therefore decided to share the tips and advice that I have picked up over the years and tell you the methods that I use myself (though I can not guarantee they will work for everyone). There […]
Tips & Advice: Difference Between Silver and Sterling Silver
What is Sterling Silver? Sterling Silver is 92.5% silver, hence its purity mark is 925, which is why you will often find it referred to as 925 Sterling Silver. Why do we use Sterling Silver and not Silver? Well, the answer is that Silver is very soft and therefore not suitable for all jewellery. In […]