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Archive for May, 2010

How to make a semi precious necklace

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I’m going to show you how to make my bright and chunky necklace design using semi precious beads.

Semi precious beads necklace with lime jade and chrysoprase
Semi precious necklace made with lime jade and chrysoprase

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How to Photograph Jewellery – Tips and Advice

If you follow us on Facebook you may already have been lucky enough to read Anna Berry’s advice on how to photograph your jewellery. I’ve caught up with jewellery designer and photographer Anna to make sure we can share her handy guide with all of you. Read on to see how you can take fantastic jewellery photos.

Anna Berry

“When photographing jewellery, you don’t need a fancy camera or equipment to take good photos. My camera is a relatively old compact, digital zoom. The only thing you need is a decent photo editing program on your computer. Read More

Moving Beads!

Having been at Beads Direct since 2005 I have seen a lot of change as we have grown and developed. Our latest step is a move to a bigger warehouse so we can fit more lovely beads in!

Space for extra beads!

Space for extra beads!

Today we are packing up, which is sad but exciting. Working in the office we have the least to pack, our warehouse team have been working really hard preparing the beads for moving for weeks!

Well, that’s what they told us…

Hard at work?!!

Thanks for sticking with us whilst we move. Look out for something exciting next week…We’re sure to be ready for a celebration once we’re all moved in…Don’t miss it!

Beading Experts – Meeting Jennifer Airs

I have been talking to beadwork designer Jennifer Airs about her beading career, magazine designs and involvement with Beads Direct. Read on to find out more about Jennifer and see some of her beautiful beadwork.

Jennifer Airs

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Beads & Beyond – Designer Challenge!

Coming up in the June issue of Beads & Beyond, editor Michelle and editorial assistant Becky are challenged to see what they can make with the contents of the Beads Direct tiara kit. I’ve been finding out how they’re getting on in a sneak preview!

Beads Direct tiara kit with Swarovski crystal beads, pearl beads, seed beads and more

Beads Direct tiara kit

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Beads & Beyond – Designer Challenge!

Coming up in the June issue of Beads & Beyond, editor Michelle and editorial assistant Becky are challenged to see what they can make with the contents of the Beads Direct tiara kit. I’ve been finding out how they’re getting on in a sneak preview!

Beads Direct tiara kit with Swarovski crystal beads, pearl beads, seed beads and more

Beads Direct tiara kit

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