Big Bead Blog from Julesgems.com

The Big Bead Shop gets star treatment from Machynlleth based film company, Silverspoon Films.

We’re thrilled with the results of the hard work everyone put in on Wednesday this week at our filming event at the newly opened Big Bead Shop, especially by the film company and it’s director, Richard Gott. We’ve got a great video which, in 60 seconds, shows you pretty much what it’s all about at The Big Bead Shop.

Take a look for yourself…

It’s official!

At long last our much awaited bead shop is finally due to open in Shrewsbury this September.

The Big Bead Shop - Shrewsbury will be officially opened by The Right Worshipful the Mayor of Shrewsbury & Atcham, at 10:00am on Saturday the 6th September 2008. There will be drinks and nibbles, our designers will be on hand to talk you through our upcoming jewellery classes, there’ll be a prize draw, and lots of meeting of like minded people. More details will follow soon on the newly launched website for the shop, www.bigbeadshop.com.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For some time I have been trying to think what to do with these lovely pendants that was a bit different, and well, that was just the problem; I was trying to use them as pendants and incorporate them into necklaces.

So I started to think outside the box, and came up with these really simple Icy looking earrings! The column pendants are Crystal and the bicones are Crystal AB - for a bit of extra sparkle.

I think the key to using the Column Pendant is to know how to form a simple bail, which you can then attach to anything.

To make the earrings in the picture use Sterling Silver or Silver Plated wire in 0.6mm. Cut 5cm of wire, find the centre and grip with the chain nose pliers. Bend both sides of the wire upwards, then with one piece twist around the other wire stem twice and snip the excess. With the other stem, thread on the 4mm Crystal AB bicone and turn a loop above it with the round nose pliers. Then open the loop on the fishhook and slip on the drop. Simple!

These earrings take minutes to make and are perfect for a last minute gift or a glamorous night out. The simple facets on the Column Pendant look elegant yet subtle. The pendant can also move about on the wire so this icy pair really catch the light.

Click here to add the components you will need to make the Icy Column Earrings to your Julesgems shopping basket.

Becky

Our first Make and Sell Jewellery Set was a huge success and has now sold out! But don’t worry, straight away we have a brand new set available in this beautiful Limited Edition Evergreen Charm Bracelet and Necklace Set x 10.
Let Julesgems help you make money from your jewellery making, with our fantastic Limited Edition Make and Sell Jewellery Sets!

Let’s talk profit!

With each setting including enough components to make 10 sets, this set will cost you a maximum of £4.00 to make both the necklace and bracelet!
We put a RRP (recommended retail price) of a minimum of £15.00 per set.
Make a potential £110.00 profit!
Simple!

Easy and quick to make, these superb money making sets are sure to be a hot seller for your craft stall, jewellery shop, summer fair, school fete, or even your website.

These sets are a Limited Edition and are sold on a first come first served basis. The purchase of this set will allow you full license to make and sell these articles wherever you wish. In short, we want to help you make money out of your jewellery.

Created for you by Jules Cox and Becky Hughes, our talented design team will constantly be bringing you new and exciting designs.

Get yours now. Keep making money from your skills today!

I have been sorting through my stash of beads and came across these little charmers! I made them as part of a demonstration at a Craft show we attended earlier this year in Telford.

As I was making them I realised they are a great beginner’s project, using simple techniques such as opening a jump ring and turning a loop.

As well as being economical and fun to make, they look absolutely gorgeous! Julesgems has a super choice of Czech Fire polished glass mixes for you to choose from, so you can have one to match every outfit!

To make a beaded component just slip a couple of the beads in 4mm and 6mm onto the headpin, snip about 1cm above the last bead and bend the wire at a right angle to the bead with the round nose pliers. Then bring the end of the wire back around to form a loop. Open your jump ring, slide on the beaded component and thread through a link in the chain. Repeat until your bracelet is jam packed full of lovely beads! Finish with an easy to wear magnetic clasp.

For an extra sparkle, find a matching colour in Swarovski Crystal Bicones and incorporate them into the design.

I find making these bracelets very therapeutic! My next colour choice is Prairie; the warm tones are perfect to carry me through from summer to autumn.

Click here to add all the components you will need to make your own charm bracelet in Evergreen to your Julesgems shopping basket.

Good luck!

Becky