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Findings

Betty Bead browses through your BARE NECESSITIES

Headpins & Eyepins

Jumprings & Splitrings

Ends & Tips

Earring Findings

Clasps

Hello! I'm Betty Bead, a self-confessed bead addict! I’m working for Beads Direct to report on the exciting world of beading. Look out for my handwriting throughout The Bead Collection,as I have plenty of hints and tips for you! Let me quickly take you through some of our basics so you don’t get in a findings fix! Remember, this is a brief overview of all the fabulous findings you can buy from us online.

are a necessity. They fasten your jewellery securely. Clasps can be simple and plain or beautifully detailed. Why not experiment and make your clasp a focus? Silver plated, gold plated and much more, from 56p per pack.

Crimp Beads

can be used to danglebeads or charms from to create wearable earrings in aflash! Use a colour to suit your design, or a sterling silveror surgical steel for sensitive ears. From 49p per pair.

are small beads made from soft metal. They can be flattened or formed to grip and secure jewellery stringing wire. They are a bit like a knot for wire! Cover with a crimp cover for a professional finish. Available in a variety of sizes and colours, from 97p per pack of 50.

Hot Tips!

are used inalmost every jewellery project! They can be opened inorder to attach charms, clasps and beads. Choose acolour to suit your design and pick a size that you like.You might want to make a feature of a larger ring or keepthem small and subtle. From 49p per pack of 100.

for the ends of threads, cords,wires and more. Every stringing material needs a neatfinish and we have plenty of ends and tips for differenttypes. From ribbon ends to wire guards, you’ll findthem on our website. Just go to Jewellery Findings andlook through ends & tips. From 49p per pack of 100.

are used for threading beadson to dangle them from your design. Headpins are finished with a pin or stopper end and eyepins with a looped end. Eyepins are also great for connecting beaded sections together.We stock a variety of colours, sizes and styles, from long toshort, fancy and plain. From 79p per pack of 50.

See basic techniquesdemonstrated on theBeads Direct TV channel

Are you abeginnerto jewellerymaking?Don’t know where to start?Then why not visit BeadsDirectTV on YouTube.BeadsDirectTV on YouTube.

As well as more advanced projects, Claire has createda ‘basics’ area to talk youthrough some of the basictechniques you’ll need tostart making your owngorgeous jewellery.gorgeous jewellery.Video tutorials cover:

- How to crimp- How to use a headpin- How to use a jumpring

....and much more.

Visitwww.youtube.com/beadsdirecttvwww.youtube.com/beadsdirecttv

today!

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MAKE IT!See instructionsin step 1 on p.11, opposite to find out how to make this flower.

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Semi-precious gemstone beads from Beads Direct, the best and biggest range you'll find. Over 1,100 different gemstone beads here to excite, at prices you won't believe! You’ll find agate, amethyst fluorite, jasper, turquoise, quartz and fluorite, jasper, turquoise, quartz and tiger eye to name just a few. These are all available in a variety of shapes, sizes and cuts. Visit our website for the full range available, new items are added regularly. We hope you’ll agree we are the best semi-precious bead supplier in Europe.

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Cover Project

STEP 1. To make thesemi-precious and shamballa style ovalflowers: Cut 6 x 10cmlengths of wire for each flower.Use round nosed pliers to curlthe end of each wire (leaving onethe end of each wire (leaving oneuncurled for the centre of the shamballastyle oval flower). Thread a bead onto eachwire so it stops at the curl you made. For the centre of the shamballa style ovalflower, glue on a half-drilled bead using Fevi Kwikglue. Place all wires for the flower you are workingon together, with the beads at the top. Twist together to secure, and move the petals if necessary. Wind the ends ofon together, with the beads at the top. Twist together to secure, and move the petals if necessary. Wind the ends ofwire around a pen or pencil to create a loop and wrap the ends back around the base. Cut off any excess wire. STEP 2. To make the shamballa style heart flower: Cut 5 x 15cm wire and 1 x 10cm wire. Thread a shamballa style heart onto a 15cm wire and position in the centre. Bring the wire down to meet at the point at the bottom of the heart and twist the two ends together. Repeat to create the 5 petals. Take the 10cm wire and glue a half-drilled beadonto the end. When dry, position this in the centre with the petal beads around it. Hold all the wires together just onto the end. When dry, position this in the centre with the petal beads around it. Hold all the wires together just under the beads and twist together. Create a loop as in Step 1. STEP 3. To make the resin clay (centre) flower see p. 18. To make the glass beads flower see p. 14. See p. 15 for further details on the seed bead flower and p. 22 for the wire flower.

STEP 4. Once you have made all your flowers, thread them onto approx. 24” of 6mm leather cord using the loops you have made. Position the flowers as you wish, and when you are happy, use flat nosed pliers to ‘squash’ each wire loop around the cord. This will crimp your flowers into place.loop around the cord. This will crimp your flowers into place.

STEP 5. To finish, use Fevi Kwik glue to attach a 6mm magnetic clasp to the ends of the leather cord.

Find out how to makeour cover design on Beads Direct TV channel

Difficulty rating: Expert

Floral Fusion

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Shamballa Style

Shamballa Style BraceletHow to...STEP1. Cut a 40cm piece of shamballa style cord. Measure around 10cm fromone end and tie a knot. Put a safety pin through the knot and attach to a beadmat. Posititon so the long end points towards you, and the short end points awayfrom you. Put a dab of nail varnish on the end of your thread to make threadingbeads easier. Now cut another piece of shamballa style cord approx. 1m in length.It is always better to overestimate the length to make sure you don't run out of cord!Find the centre of this cord and tie around your original cord, as close as you can toFind the centre of this cord and tie around your original cord, as close as you can tothe pinned knot (see pic 1). STEP 2. You now need to tie a square knot. Place the left thread over the centrethread & under the right thread, making a 4-shape (pic 2). Now take the right thread & post the end underneath the point that the centre and left threads cross. Bring it up through the loop & pull both your outer threads away from each other to tighten(pic 3). This creates half a square knot. To complete the square knot, do the same (pic 3). This creates half a square knot. To complete the square knot, do the same thing starting from the opposite side. So, take the right thread over the centre & under the left, creating a D-shape (pic 4). Take the left thread under the point the middle & right threads cross, & bring up through the loop. Pull tight as before (pic 5). Repeat this process until you have created approx. 3 square knots, then thread a bead onto the centre thread. Bring the outer threads around the bead and continueknotting. Add 1 or 2 square knots between each bead and keep going until you have added 7-9 beads. Tie 3 square knots after the last bead (pic 6).added 7-9 beads. Tie 3 square knots after the last bead (pic 6).

STEP 3. Cut off the outer threads leaving approx. 2mm either side. Glue the ends tohold your knotting. You can also singe the ends with a lighter, but take great care ifyou choose this option. Now turn your bracelet over. If you are adding a slider,thread either end of your centre thread through the slider in opposite directions.Take a new piece of cord approx. 1m long and tie over BOTH centre threads. Tie afew square knots before the slider, then bring the cords around the slider as you didwith the beads earlier (pic 7). Tie another few square knots after the slider, then secure with the beads earlier (pic 7). Tie another few square knots after the slider, then secure the cord by glueing or singeing as before.

STEP 4. Finally, thread a small bead onto each end tofinish them off. Knot either end to keep the beads on.The knot with the slider should allow the two ends toslide through so you can make the bracelet largerand smaller. Find out how much you need to openthe bracelet and make the ends just a little longerthe bracelet and make the ends just a little longerthan this, then they won’t dangle too much whenyou are wearing the bracelet.7

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Shamballa Style

Shamballa Style Beads

Round BeadsAvailable from BD in a variety of colours, in three sizes:6, 8 and 10mm. 10mm beads also available in twotones. Prices start from £2.05 per bead.

Oval BeadsOur oval beads measure 10x14mm. Available in six colours. Prices start from £3.49 per bead.

Heart BeadsMeasuring14mm,available in a variety of colours. Prices startfrom £2.35 per bead.

Skull BeadsAdd a different edge with ourskull beads.10mm in a variety ofcolours. Prices start from £2.35 perbead.

Slider BeadsFinish off your bracelet with our slider beads. Get them in 8x8mm or 6x6mm, in a variety of colours. Prices start from £1.25 per bead.

Waxed CordAvailable in a variety of colours,in 1mm and 1.5mm width. Prices start from £1.49 for 10 metres.

Create shamballa style jewellery for yourself with our vast range. We’reproud to offer the biggest and best range of shamballa style beadsin Europe! Shamballa style bracelets are the latest fashion craze and youcan make your own without the designer price tag. Our shamballa stylebeads are made from premium Czech crystal with a clay base thatwon't tarnish like cheaper, metal based shamballa style beads.

CZECH FIREPOLISHFaceted glass beads that arehighly polished to give acrystal look. From £2.36per pack of 100.

CHARMSSmall crystal glass charms.Just add a jump ring &attach to a charm bracelet.From 88p each.

CZECH GLASS MIXESHigh quality Czech glass mixes from Preciosa.From £2.23 for 50g.

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Glass Beads

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Glass Burst FlowerDifficulty rating: Beginner

CHINESE CRYSTALFantastic value NEWChinese crystal glass atamazing prices. From £1.25 per pack of 50.

STEP 1. Cut a 10cm piece of wire. Curl the top using round nosed pliers and add a large drop, placing the wide end towards the curl.

STEP 2. Repeat step 1 until you have 4 more large drops (5 in total), 5 small drops and 3 pearls.

STEP 3. Hold the pearls together, keeping the pearls close to the curls atthe top of the wire. Twist all 3 wire ‘stalks’ together. Place the smaller dropsoutside the pearls and twist together with the pearls. Finally, add the outside the pearls and twist together with the pearls. Finally, add the large drops and twist the whole lot together.

STEP 4. Reposition your beads to make a flower shape you are happy with. This wire is quite easy to bend and move. When you are happy, wrap your twisted stalk around a pen or pencil to make a loop to attach to the cord (for the cover design). Wrap the ends back around the base to secure and cut off any excess wire.

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GLASS SELECTIONSGlass bead mixes in all shapes, sizesand colours. From £1.49 per pack.

Seed Beads

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WEBEXCLUSIVE

Visit the INSPIRATIONSsection on our websitefor step-by-stepinstructions

Order online at www.beadsdirect.co.uk/cat or call 01509 218 028

TOHO BUGLE BEADSTubular seed beads,great for bead stitchingand embellishing.From 92p per 10g pack.

TOHO MAGATAMASJapanese Toho teardrop shaped seed beads, idealfor fringing. From 84pper pack of 10g.

MIYUKI DELICACylinder beads, perfectfor on and off loompatterns. From £1.25per 5g pack.

MIYUKI FRINGEMiyuki’s drop shapedbeads are slightly smallerthan Magatamas. From£1.36 per 10g pack.

TOHO MIXESDifferent sizes andshapes of seed beads in complementary colours.From £1.06 per 10g pack.

Seed Beads are perfect for stitched beadwork jewellery designs. All our seed beads are made by Japanese precision bead manufacturers Miyuki & Toho, so you're guaranteed high quality. From round seed beads to square, bugle & more, you'll find what you need here!

TOHO HEXAGONALThe hexagonal cut ofthese seed beads catchesthe light, adding sparkle.From 95p per 10g pack.

MIYUKI TRIANGLETriangle beads are largerseed beads, perfectas feature beads. From£1.84 per 10g pack.

MIYUKI SQUAREOur square beads are larger seed beads. Work wellwith square or brick stitch.From £1.24 per 10g pack.

TOHO ROUND (ROCAILLE)Our most popular seed bead availablein many colours in sizes 15, 11, 8 and 6.From 65p per 10g pack.


ST121BeadsmithKumihimoStarter Kit£19.99

“This kit has got me hooked on kumihimo! I'd never tried it before Ibought this kit, and I'd imagined it to be very complicated. On thecontrary, it is amazingly easy to learn and to master.” Debbie, Durham

KumihimoKumihimo is a type of braiding that allows you to make your own cords for your jewellery designs. Kumihimo is actually an ancient Japanese art but new boards and tools have been designed to make it really easy to pick up at home.

Once youstart kumihimobraiding you will findthat you can quicklyand easily build upstunning braided cordsthat are perfect to wearthat are perfect to wearon their own, mix withother jewellerymaking techniquesor add beads.

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Kumihimo

BOOK80Kumihimo Braiding Book forJewellery Designers. Use it to learnto make your own kumihimo braids.£3.49 each

RATTAIL THREADSold in a variety of colours,1 or 2mm wide, 5 metre length.PRODUCTS: TC321 - TC343£1.99

RATTAIL MIXESDifferent colour options, includes 3 yards of 2mm rattail in 4 colours. PRODUCTS: TC315 - TC319 & TC342£8.99 each

KUMIHIMO FINDINGSSilver and gold-plated findingsperfect for adding a finishingtouch to your braiding.From £1.49 per pack

S-LON BEAD CORDSold per spool or per 4 spool mixed pack. Spool is approx. 70m.PRODUCTS: TC368 - TC375From £2.99 per spool

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Japanese Garden Necklace

Kumihimo

Difficulty rating: Advanced

STEP 1. Select a pack of each of the glass flowers & divide into 6 piles, including both colours in each pile. Thread one pile onto a reel of gunmetal wire followed by a large filigree flower. STEP 2. Thread on the second pile followed by a large golden crystal flower. Continue in this way until you have added all your beads to the reel of wire.

STEP 3. Twist the end of wire so the beads don’t fall off. Working backtowards the reel, pinch a small flower bead and twist the wireto make a stalk approx. 3cm long. to make a stalk approx. 3cm long.

STEP 4. Repeat Step 3 doubling up the small flowers onsome stalks. Continue until all beads are twisted onto wirestalks. About 25-30cm from the end, bend the wire andbring it back on itself. Twist so the wire fixes together.

STEP 5. Keep folding the wire and twisting together untilyou have one piece of thick, twisted, beaded wire approx.25-30cm long. Position your stalks as you wish to get the25-30cm long. Position your stalks as you wish to get thebeads in the right places.

STEP 6. Putting the wire section to one side, create a kumihimobraid using a warm neutral rattail cord set. For full instructions on kumihimo braiding see the kumihimo starter kit or visit Beads Direct TV on YouTube. One set should create about the right length of braid on a simple 8 warp braid.

STEP 7. Whip (or secure) the ends of the braid. I used nymo thread and stitched it in to the braid as well as wrapping around for extra security. Trim the ends of cord just above the whip. Full instructions on how to whip a braid are provided in our starter kit.

STEP 8. Glue an end cap from your findings kit onto each braid end so it covers the whips. Use the oval rings to attach a toggle clasp once the glue is dry.

STEP 9. Take your wire section and intertwine with your braid. Twist some of the small flowers from each end up the edges of the braid.

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Visit the Inspirations sectionon our website for instructionson how to make them.

Find out how to makea kumihimo braid on Beads Direct TV channel

Make matchingbracelet and earrings!



Sparkly Bangle

Crystal Flower

Difficulty rating: Beginner

Difficulty rating: Intermediate

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SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS

STEP 1. Thread a mixture of SWAROVSKIELEMENTS Beads onto a reel of wire.

STEP 2. Wrap the end of wire neatly aroundthe bangle base. Now take the wire up and down across the bangle until you have wrapped the majority of the bangle in wire.

STEP 3.STEP 3. As you wrap, bring a bead across the front of the bangle. Position each bead whereyou want it as you go.

STEP 4. When you are happy that you’veadded all the beads you’d like, snip off thewire approx. 2cm from the bangle. Wrap theend tightly around the bangle base, hiding it amongst the wire wrapping.amongst the wire wrapping.

STEP 1. Mix equal amounts of the twoparts of resin clay until you get an evencolour. Leave to sit for approx 15mins.

STEP 2. Press a small ball of clay into eachpetal and gently press the edges into placeuntil it fits into the flower shape. Use a sponge to add powder pigment colour oversponge to add powder pigment colour overeach petal.

STEP 3. Use tweezers to position your crystalsand push them into the clay to set them.When they are all in place, apply a secondcoat of powder pigment.

STEP 4. Leave to cure for 24 hours, thenwipe off any excess pigment.wipe off any excess pigment.

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For more detailedinstructions watch ourtutorial video on the

Beads Direct TV Channel

FLATBACKS HOTFIX & NON-HOTFIX Sold in a variety of colours, shapes and sizes. From 67p per pack of 24.Perfect to add some sparkle to any outfit! Bx

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SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS

Genuine SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS CrystalsTake a look at our vast range of SWAROVSKIELEMENTS at truly competitive prices.With their virtually limitless application possibilities, crystal elements are one of today’s most exciting, versatile and attractive means for transforming fashion, home and lifestyle accessories into one-of-a-kind one-of-a-kind sparkling personality pieces.

HEARTSIndulge your romantic sidewith our heart charms and pendants in a variety of shapesand colours.From 76p per pack of 2.

PEARLSA perfect replica of naturalpearls. Over 100 different shapes, sizes and colours available online.From £2.20 per pack of 5.

SEW ON STONESSew onto fabric or find innovative ways to use in jewellery design.From £1.10 each.

FANCY STONESIdeal for creating professionallooking jewellery. Settings also available.From £2.52 each.

CHARMSGreat for adding that finishingtouch to your jewellery designs,or making a charm bracelet.From 56p each.

SWAROVSKI ELEMENTSFACTORY PACKS

AT SUPER COMPETITIVE WHOLESALE PRICES!

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XILION BICONES & ROUND BEADSPopular beads available in over 250 different colours, sizes& effects.From £1.39 per pack of 24.


PENDANTSBrilliantly cut pendants makea fabulous centrepiece. Manyshapes & colours available.From 86p each

STEP 1. Cut approx. 60cm of braided leather cord, or an appropriate amount to wrap 3 times around your wrist. Thread on your chosen Pandora Style wood beads.

STEP 2. Attach your magnetic clasp to the ends using Fevi Kwik One Drop Instant Glue. Please avoid contact with the skin and read the full instructions before use. with the skin and read the full instructions before use. Allow glue to dry before wearing.

5 minute make!

Wood & Leather BraceletDifficulty rating: Beginner

How to...

WOOD PANDORA STYLEAvailable in packs of 3, 5 or individuallyFrom 97p each

Wood Beads are both affordable & versatile, popular for casual bead designs & mensjewellery. They are lightweight, making them useful for chunky bead designs. Ideal forcreating a summertime look.

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BO545Fuchsia Menthos Rondelles16” strand£1.49

BO590Olive PucaletRondelles 16” strand£1.19

BO345Colourful wood flatround bead mix 5x4mm,50g pack£2.03

BO342Wood rondelle mix14x6mm, 50g pack£2.50

BO581Tomato Red Coin16” strand£1.79

BO571Turquoise TwistedNugget 16” strand£1.99

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Charms

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Let There Be LoveDifficulty rating: Intermediate

STEP 1. Cut 2 pieces of fabric chain. They will each need to be 9 links long. Lie the2 heart connector charms back to back and attach a piece of the fabric chain either side.

STEP 2. Lie your fabric chain flat and decidewhere you would like to place your charms.

STEP 3.STEP 3. Attach the charms and beads using jumprings or headpins. Charms usually work best with jumprings andadding multiple beads to a headpin looks great. To add extra depth to the piece simply attach some of the smaller charms and/or beads to some bronze chain before attaching to the bracelet.

STEP 4. If you are using the Fimo Roses in your design you will need to place a bead on the headpin before addingthe rose. This will stop the headpin from slipping straight through the Fimo Rose. Tie some small ribbon bows around the fabric chain to add more detail.around the fabric chain to add more detail.

STEP 5. To finish, attach one half of the magnetic clasp to each end of the fabric chain using jumprings. It’s best to leave this until last as the magnets can get in the way when making your bracelet.

89p£2.20 52p£2.47£1.00 79p

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SILVER CHARMSOur bestselling range,we stock a wide varietyof beautiful silver charms.From 59p each

GOTHIC CHARMSUnleash your inner vampwith our gothic charms.

From £1.22 each.

TRINITY BRASSTrinity Brass charms in 4 finishes. They are created

using vintage dyes. From 60p each.

BRONZE CHARMSPopular for steampunk style, or creating an antique effect. From59p each.

Pick your favourite Charms from our full online range to create some unique and personal jewellery.

Make this flower byfollowing the tutorialon Beads Direct TV

channel

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Stringing Materials


Betty Bead browses through your BARE NECESSITIESI'm back again to help you with stringing. I’ll tell you how to know your wires from your cord, and make sure the only stringing materials youget round your neck are made into beautiful necklaces!

Jewellery Wire looks like wire but acts like a thread. It is commonly used because it is stronger than thread, but it can’t be knotted so you will need to finish with crimps. Can be used withmost beads! From £2.36 per reel.

Copper Craft Wire is a wirework must-have. Use when you want to bend and twist, for making tiaras or wire-wrapped items. Thin craft wire can be used for knitting or crocheting.From £2.27 per pack.

Memory Wire is very firm wire that ‘remembers’ its shape. It is perfect for simple bracelets that spiral around the wrist, just turn a loop in either end and thread on your beads. From £1.01 for 12 loops.

Elastic Cord is easy to use, perfect for making stretchy bracelets with all varieties of small beads. Just thread on and knot securely for a quick and easy design.From £1.58 for 5 metres.

Aluminium Wire is thick, but lightweightand easy to bend without the need for tools.Great for statement jewellery. Best used withlarge hole beads like acrylic or wooden beads.From £1.80 for 3 metres.

German Style Wire is similar to craft wire butit holds a firmer shape. It also comes in a half-round and square shape which are ideal for creating a wire stone setting, and wire wrapping.From £6.72 per pack.

KO Beading Thread is ideal for stitched beadwork jewellery designs. It is fine enoughto fit through a small seed bead several times,and is excellent quality too.From £2.47 for 50 metres.

Wire FlowerDifficulty rating: Intermediate

STEP1. Take the end of the wire, leaving it on the reel. Wrap around your index & middle finger in a figure of 8 shape approx. 8 times. Cut off the reel leaving a 5cm end and wrap the end around the middle of the 8 shape. Pull the loops into the empty space and fan out to create a flower shape. STEP 2. Thread approx. 1m of seed beads onto the reel of wire. Repeat the same process as step 1, this time making the figure of 8 a little bigger and keeping the seed beads on the wire you are wrapping. Use the end to attach the beaded flower in front of the wire flower. in front of the wire flower. STEP 3. Repeat step 2, making a smaller beaded flower. Attach in front of the larger flower. STEP 4. Add another 30cm of seed beads to the reel of wire. Curl the end using round nose pliers and then use your hands to make to make a spiral. When the spiral is a little smaller than your small beaded flower, keep spiralling round but overlap rather than making it any bigger. Stop spiralling when you reach the end of your beads. STEP 5. Cut off the reel leaving approx. 10cm end. Holding the beads in place, push the end through the middle of the push the end through the middle of theflower. Bring back up and catch the other side of the spiral. Push the end to the back and wrap around a pen or pencil to create a loop for attaching to the cord. the cord.

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Competition


What: Help us open the Beads Direct Beading Olympics with a bang. We need your bestand biggest jewellery show piece made in one or more colours from the olympic rings.Entries will be judged in the following categories:

Bead Stitching Bead Stringing Wire & Chain Maille Clay Mixed Media

Judges will be looking for the WOW factor, so send us something you’d expect to turn heads!

How:How: Visit www.beadsdirect.co.uk/beading-olympics for details of how to enter.

When: The closing date for entries is the Olympics opening day, 27th July 2012.

Prizes: Each category will have a gold, silver and bronze medal awarded, along withsome exciting beady prizes from Beads Direct and our sponsors, Bead magazine.

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