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HALF MOON for HALLOWEEN
Before I crack on with my Halloween project, I justwanted to remind any U.K. bead enthusiasts that theBIG BEAD SHOW !!!is on Saturday 19th OctoberIf you're able to make it to the show, you can...
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"LEAF" SCARF PENDANT
Before I go headfirst into my'Leaf' Scarf Pendant TutorialI wanted to let you know that I have a newOFFICIAL FACEBOOK PAGE!I will be sharing techniques, ideas and allthings wire related and YOU are all...
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ANGELS
ANGELS are not just for Christmas!So once you've experimented with this project, you can make themall the year round ... as pendants, earrings, lucky charms and key ringsand of course, scaled up as...
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Back to school ... CHAIN LINKS
Firstly, I would like to wish you all a veryHAPPY 2020 NEW YEAR!Let's hope this one is full of creativity,laughter, peaceful days and fun adventures!As it's a 'back to school' day here in the U.K., I...
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Wavy Flowers
It's grey, cold and gloomy in the U.K., but with somebrightly coloured wire and a selection of zingy beads,I hope to drop a ray of sunshine into your homes withthis 'WAVY FLOWER' Tutorial!It was by...
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VALENTINE'S DAY CARD IDEAS
Over the years, I have designed and hand madegreeting cards for everyoccasion using wire!In fact, many moons ago, whilst I was busy writingjewellery project books, I submitted a proposal topublish a...
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RAIN CLOUD PENDANT
Here in the U.K. we have been drenched in rain this lastfortnight! It's SO devastating to all those people whohave had their houses and business's flooded! But ...maybe ... just maybe ... if all the...
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SPRING FLOWERS
Spring is in the air!There's an emergence of blossom on the trees ...Bulbs, buds and bunnies are popping up and moresunshine is melting those gloomy days away!I am looking forward to running a day...
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INVEST IN YOUR CREATIVITY!
What unprecedented times we all live in! This corona viruspandemic is sweeping through the world creating newchallenges, circumstances, fear and uncertainty and bringingalong with it, stress, financial...
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EASTER PROJECTS
With Easter only 2 weeks away ...in the 'normal world' I would be running workshopswith Easter themes and inspiration. So, with that inmind, I wanted to share some of those projects with you,which you...
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BLOSSOM!
I am so grateful and lucky to be able to enjoy thebeautiful blossom on the trees on my daily local'lockdown' walks! The overload of marshmallow pinkand white cherry blossom, the cutest lambs prancingin...
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WIRE FEATHER
For this month's tutorial, I have chosen a feather motif.In many cultures, it represents a connection tospiritual realms: to divinity and to angels. And, becauseof the association to birds, it is also...
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MULTISTRAND NECKLACE
If you're looking for a project to use up a stash of old beads, thisone's just for you! In my case, I wanted to make something summeryand vibrant, so I picked a range of dyed Magnesite chip beads ina...
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JEWELLERY MAKER TV
As some of you may have seen, this last Monday 6th July,I was on JEWELLERY MAKER TV, showcasing lots of toolsand most importantly my Whammer hammer! I was also given5 kits to work on and from those...
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SUN PENDANTI realise that it's been a while since I've published anything here!However, I'm sure you will understand, as we've all been in'the same boat', trying to make sense and cope with the messin...
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UNBLOCKING CREATIVITY IN LOCKDOWN!I often get asked, how do I come up with new ideas for designs?And over the years, I have used a few different tactics.Each artist will find their own methods, but I...
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The Art of Simplicity
"Simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance." Coco Chanel"Simplicity is the ultimate form of sophistication." Leonardo da VinciThose two quotes resonate with me when I'm designing. The ability to...
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WIRE TREES
With environmental issues being so important,the biggest plants on our planet, namely TREES,are especially topical and special. As they produce oxygen, store carbon, stabilise soil, provide wildlife...
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MASK Tutorial
Masks have had a place in our cultural history and heritage since ancient times, specifically in Africa. They were used in ritual ceremonies to communicate to ancestral spirits. And down the ages, they...
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