Big Bead Blog from Julesgems.com

It is with great regret that we have to announce that Julesgems LTD has ceased trading.

Check out the December Issue of Quick and Crafty for instructions to make this gorgeous earrings and bracelet set I have designed.

Using Swarovski Pearls in shades of Deep Brown, Powder Green and Bronze, antique filigree bead caps and gorgeous 50 facet rounds, this set would make a perfect gift. Add your own sterling silver charms for a personlised feel.

Simple stringing and crimping is all you need to use to create the contemporary and beautiful bracelet. The earrings have been created using basic wirework, so try it yourself, perfect timing for the party season.

Click here to add all the components you will need to your julesgems basket in one easy step to create the super smooth pearl bracelet!

Becky

It’s often difficult to see what’s popular in the beading and jewellery making world. By the time you’ve seen an article in a magazine showcasing some new ideas or new beads, everyone else has catched on and you’ve missed the boat.

So how can you see what products are popular?

This is especially important if you’re new to jewellery making, or even if you’re just a little nosey. (And why not.)

Well, for a long time we’ve had our excellent Bead Shopping Lists, but now you can also see items others are putting in their baskets (anonymously of course).

Our Popular Bead Carousel can see be seen at the top of our homepage, and shows items that people are currently buying from the many beads and jewellery making products on www.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!