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It’s a typical British Summer; lots of rain! I hope you are all safe and well. Let’s have a go at some fresh and funky designs, if we can’t have the sunshine let’s cheer ourselves up with some summery jewellery!

Recently shown on the Retro Showcase here’s a step by step on how to create your…

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There have been many requests for a tutorial of this gorgeous design demonstrated by guest designer Gemma Crow on her most recent show with Jewellery Maker. Gemma has kindly shared a link to a video tutorial she has made for the fan necklace. We hope you enjoy and we look forward to seeing your designs on the Wall of Fame.

Beaded Fan Design

Han x x x

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Floral Designs

When we say “we take our inspiration from nature” we REALLY mean it. Some of our Floral Designs are actually created by taking moulds from organic matter like flowers or leaves. Once this has been created it can be replicated many times over to form new and interesting jewellery designs.

Our jewellery designers will take inspiration from nature, buildings and patterns to create a truly unique jewellery design.

This Diamond Ring is encrusted with 235 diamonds and is part of the Tomas Rae collection

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Finally the warmer weather is here hinting that summer is just around the corner and we all know what this year’s key trend is when it comes to Summer 2012… FLORALS!

Over the next few posts I will be sharing with you some hints and “How To’s” when it comes to adding a floral edge to your

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I first demonstrated this technique on JewelleryMaker and thought I would share the instructions with you all so you all can enjoy creating some amazing summery jewellery.

How To… Make a beaded five petal flower.

For this project you will need:

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Leading on from the show on Tuesday 22nd May with our talented wirework and gizmo expert Rachel Norris, many of you have been asking for the tutorial for the superbly ornate tasselled beady bead that Rachel demonstrated.

I am very excited to report that Rachel has been kind enough to write and photograph a step by step tutorial on the technique and share it with us all via the Jewellery Maker Blog!

I for one will be definitely trying out this stunning pendant and will be adapting it by using smaller beads to make drop earrings too!

A big thank you to Rachel Norris for sharing!

Han x x x

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Join Steve Bennett from Gems TV and Simon Barnes from Earthwatch as they journey into Kenya to investigate a possible discovery of Blue Garnet and how our charitable partner is helping the local community.

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This versatile weave technique makes big statement necklaces with that all important WOW factor.

For this project you will need:

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Keeping with the polymer clay theme I thought I would bring you a basic “how to” to introduce you to polymer clay.

For this project you will need:

  • A cermatic tile (optional)
  • A pack of polymer clay in a colour of your choice.
  • Cutting blade.
  • Clay rolling machine (optional).
  • Lisa…

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MEQZ98 and LEZJ66 The Jewellery Maker Polymer Clay Starter Kit and the new ‘Mosaic’ Polymer Clay Bundle Pack.

As some of you may know when it comes to jewellery designs I don’t do dainty! So to expand my skill base and as a mini personal challenge I jumped at the…