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EASTER CHICK
EASTER is celebrated in so many different ways around theglobe! So, however you like to celebrate, it's always nice tobe able to create a decoration, or a gift to mark the event.In the past, I have...
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CATS!
One of my passions is teaching wirework!I think it's because wire is such a versatile material,which means that I am always still learning and tryingto develop new designs and techniques. Through...
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GOLD FISH
Before I dive into the little fishy project that I'veprepared for you, I want to tell you about a fewother bits of flotsam and jetsam floating aroundon my ocean bed ... I'm currently creating pieces...
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SUMMER SUNCATCHER
*SUNCATCHER* TutorialSince the beginning of human existence, civilisations have worshiped the sun and it's not hard to understand why! The sun is the star that dominates our solar system. It produces...
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MASTERING WIREWORK JEWELRY by Rachel Norris
BOOK REVIEWMASTERING WIREWORKJEWELRYby Rachel NorrisA complete GEM of a book!Going back a few years and ever since I first spotted anyof Rachel's work, I have admired and loved her individual style and...
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PEBBLE CAGE TUTORIAL
Are you heading off for a summer break? It could beexotic, tropical, or local ... Wherever you go, look outfor pretty pebbles, sea glass, any interesting found object ...This is what got me into...
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DROP (dead gorgeous!) EARRINGS
I have always loved earrings, and in my youth, I couldnot even leave the house, without wearing a pair! I feltnaked without them!!Way before I started my jewellery-making career, I wasfiddling with...
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SEPTEMBER SAPPHIRE
SAPPHIRE is the September birthstone andknown as the gem of Autumn.If like me, your budget doesn't stretch tobe able to purchase the real stone, just finda blue bead that matches!In this month's...
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'DOODLE' CHARM BRACELET
The wearing of charms began as a form of talisman,to ward off evil spirits, or bad fortune. Like luckymascots, medieval knights were said to have worncharms for their protection before going into...
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HALLOWEEN INSPIRATION
Celebrated each year at the very end of this month,October, Halloween has evolved into a day of activitiesthat kids really enjoy: such as trick-or-treating, carvinga pumpkin into a lantern as well as...
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XMAS 'SPIRAL CONE' DECORATION
I can't believe it's already the first day of December ...The countdown to Christmas now begins! As a maker, Ihave to admit that I have been creating wire and beaddecorations, running festive workshops...
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Happy Xmas 'Star' Brooch
Tis the season to be sparkly! Fa la la la la, lala la laaaaa!As we rapidly approach this sillyfestive season, I'm sure that you'reall busy making and buying bits foryour friends and family, so...
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A FEAST of RINGS
Firstly HAPPY NEW YEAR to everyone reading this!For a positive new beginning, I'm going to dedicate this post toMAKING RINGS, because WIRE is finger-lickin' perfect for creatingthem! With just one...
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SPIRAL HEARTS
As February is about to sprout! My mind is on HEARTSfor cards, jewellery, gifts and home decor. The simple bracelet in the image above, comes from my'Wire and Bead Celtic Jewellery' book (page 48-49)...
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MOTHER'S DAY - TREE OF LIFE
I can't believe this year has already jumped to the month of March!At least the weather is improving and there are lots of things to lookforward to ...I will be back on CREATE and CRAFT TV for a...
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BIRD'S NEST
We've been told that Spring has sprung ...(just after the snow!) and with Easter justaround the corner, I thought a nest of eggscould be a possible theme ...Not only that, it's a quick easy make and if...
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PERSONAL JEWELLERY STYLING
Welcome to April! This is going to be a busy monthfor me, with lots of workshops to run, plus the wonderfulBIG BEAD SHOW at Sandown Park on Saturday 21st,which is a must for bead addicts in the South...
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GO WITH THE FLOW
This 'go with the flow of wire' design is an old favourite in myrepertoire! I often dip back to this technique when I have acreative block and need to restore my mojo, or when Iwant to teach a student...
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NUCLEUS NECKLACE
The month of May has almost vanished andwe can now look forward to June and thewarmth of summer ahead ...Bold, simple statement pieces are ideal tojazz up a T-shirt, blouse or summer dressand I think,...
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BEACHY JEWELLERY
Having just finished my 'Art in June' summer show, where I mainly sell my metalwork designs: ... I'm now back in my studio running workshops and designing with wire again!And whilst the summer sun is...
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