craftyhunnypie Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 I bought this magazine yesterday - let's get crafting - with beads. A tad expensive, but it comes with a kit to make several jewellery pieces. The magazine is very good & I shall be busy later having a fiddle! I think it covers a different craft each month. Got it from WhSmiths, if anyone else is interested. Emma.x Ooops just realised what I wrote..the magazine is very good & I shall be busy later having a fiddle!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Sounds good Emma. I generally buy my beads and things from Yandles out in Martock though. I have a good supply at the moment and really like jewellery making. Can't wait to see some piccies of what you get up to! Liz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 i think I looked at that the other day - chookiehubbie saw me, and did that rolling eye thing that hubbies do ( ), and commented that I had enough 'tat' around the house, without adding to it. So would you say thta it was worth the money (I seem to remember it was £7-£8ish) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted January 23, 2008 Author Share Posted January 23, 2008 So far I've made a necklace & earring set & a phone charm, quite pleased with the results. Still loads of beads left. Could do with some more findings though, as you only get 2 callottes & one screw fastening for a necklace. But they are very cheap off ebay anyway, I think 1.50 for 1000. I'm enjoying this hobby! I shall take photos later. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 I've been given a bag of bits and pieces, including some beads and was thinking of adding soome little bead charms to my bags. What would I need to make them with? Never done beading before! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted January 23, 2008 Author Share Posted January 23, 2008 Hi Snowy, you'd need to buy some headpins & some round nosed pliers. You could then thread a bead or 2 onto a head pin, snip off the end and form a loop. These could then be attatched to a length of chain (you can buy lengths from Hobbycraft or a bead shop) then add a keyring. Or you could simply thread some beads onto some organza / pretty ribbon & tye those onto your bags. Try googling making handbag charms - you might find some instructions there. Good luck Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted January 23, 2008 Author Share Posted January 23, 2008 found this Snowy - http://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/ideas_library/idea_560.html Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 Brilliant, thanks Emma - I hadn't a clue where to start so that's a big help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted January 24, 2008 Author Share Posted January 24, 2008 Here is the photo of what I've made so far from the supplied kit! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 wow, they look fab I love making jewellery. might go and get that mag on Saturday cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 They look great Emma! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Didnt make saturday, just bought the mag tonight. I cant believe the stuff you get with it, there is loads. my whole weekend will be taken up making stuff wooooh ooooohooohoho thanks Em Cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 They look great Emma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 I picked up a copy of the magazine last night. I need to get a pair of pliers. Anything else I need to get before starting? The jewelery looks great Emma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 They sell a pack of small pliers in B&Q - spring loaded so they are really easy to use - I bought some for plucking the wing feathers on turkeys and chickens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Thanks Lesley. I will look for the pliers next time I am in B&Q. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted January 27, 2008 Author Share Posted January 27, 2008 wire cutters are useful - oh & sellotape!!! You will want to make more..so I ordered some callottes, headpins, eyepins & ear hooks off ebay! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
