Big Bead Blog from Julesgems.com

Hi everybody! It’s Becky Hughes here, in-house designer at Julesgems. I’ll be regularly posting jewellery projects and tips on here for you all to try. My first project is this fabulous Bling Ring!

Light Grey Opal is my first choice if I want some contrast in my jewellery. While designing this little number I was concerned things were looking a little too pink so I toned it down with some bold 8mm Light Grey Opal Bicones.

I’m really pleased with the results! This bright and colourful bling ring will brighten up a cloudy summer’s day in an instant!

To make the beaded components, thread your bead onto a headpin, snip about 1cm above the bead and turn a loop using the round nose pliers. Attach the components in a random order to the loops on the ring. Use bead caps and a cute heart centerpiece to complete the look.

Tools you will need for the job are Cutters, Round Nose Pliers and Chain Nose Pliers.

Click here to add all the ingredients you will need to your Julesgems shopping basket and you will have more than enough crystals and findings to make 2 rings!

Watch this space for more jewellery ideas!

Becky

We have a great new project on our jewellery making project website www.makebeautifuljewellery.com.

Learn how to make beautiful Keystone Bead Earrings using CRYSTALLIZED^TM - Swarovski Elements.

These elegant earrings incorporate the Swarovski Keystone bead as the focal, to create a dazzling A-Symmetrical pair.
The smoky tones of Crystal Copper, Golden shadow and zesty Jonquil together form these contemporary Aztec inspired Earrings.

Art Clay Silver is an exciting new material for us at Julesgems.

If you’ve never tried using Art Clay Silver, you’ll be amazed at how simple it can be. Try this new project on our jewellery making project website www.makebeautifuljewellery.com by our designer Becky Hughes.

Create these textured leaf shaped earrings using Art Clay Silver. Follow these steps and soon you will be creating your own 99.9% fine silver jewellery!

Liver of Sulphur has been used to create a modern sophisticated colour in hues of Peacock Purple and Cobalt Blue.

Visit www.makebeautifuljewellery.com now and and try this project for yourself.

Take a look at this new project on our jewellery making project website www.makebeautifuljewellery.com. Learn how to make beautiful Chrysolite Crystal Disc Necklace using CRYSTALLIZED^TM - Swarovski Elements.

Create this precious Spring time necklace using Sterling Silver Chain and beautiful Crystal and Chrysolite Swarovski Disc pendants. The step by step instructions will teach you how to create the looped chain effect that adds a delicate shape to this fresh and striking piece.