Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter we hope you enjoy these exclusive projects that we share with just you, our newsletter readers. These projects are kindly created by The BeadSmith inspiration squad. They are for your own personal use. You’ll find further information about the designer and the copyright for each design on the … Read more
Use our Chandelier Bauble Kit Pattern with your own stash of beads to create a beautiful Christmas tree decoration or make it as a gift for someone special this Christmas.
Miyuki Delica Size 11 DB167 Opaque Light Sapphire AB are precision made, cylinder shaped beads. This allows them to fit together perfectly when woven, making them ideal for bead weaving with nymo thread. There are approx. 1000 beads per 5g. When strung on a single strand, 5g of beads are approximately 1.2 metres in length. … Read more
Miyuki Delica Size 11 DB167 Opaque Light Sapphire AB are precision made, cylinder shaped beads. This allows them to fit together perfectly when woven, making them ideal for bead weaving with nymo thread. There are approx. 1000 beads per 5g. When strung on a single strand, 5g of beads are approximately 1.2 metres in length. … Read more
This spring or bead stopper grips the end of pretty much any thread and stops your beads from falling off. We have used this gadget with all types of thread like stretch magic, beadalon and nymo and it hasn’t affected the thread in anyway (like kinking or weakening the thread at the point where it … Read more
This spring or bead stopper grips the end of pretty much any thread and stops your beads from falling off. We have used this gadget with all types of thread like stretch magic, beadalon and nymo and it hasn’t affected the thread in anyway (like kinking or weakening the thread at the point where it … Read more
It’s a small thing, but being able to stop your beads sliding off your thread as you are working makes a big difference! That’s where bead stoppers come in very handy. These little springs temporarily grip onto the end of your thread or beading wire. You just squeeze the ‘ears’ at either side to open … Read more
These Pony beading needles size 12 come in a pack of 6, these are a great size of beading needle for lots of beading projects. A size 12 beading needle will easily pass through a size 11 seed bead several times. The sizing of beading needles is very similar to the sizing of seed beads, … Read more
These Milward beading needles size 10-13 are a great pack of needles for perfect for beaders. Each pack contains 2 size 10 needles, 1 size 12 and 1 size 13. Great for lots of different beading projects, it is always useful to have smaller needle on hand in case you need to pass through the … Read more
We are in the process of re-formatting all our free projects into our new, more user-friendly project gallery page! How To Leaflet Our how to leaflet contains information for you to get to grips with the basics of jewellery making. It details the basic tools and components used for making earrings, bracelets and necklaces as … Read more
This Barnaby Barn Owl beading kit is suitable for a competent beginner but also for a more experienced beader. Using Miyuki delica beads in five different colours and Nymo beading thread and needle, this design will develop your peyote stitch skills. Once finished Barnaby should measure 121 mm tall and 56 mm wide. This Barnaby … Read more
This pattern to create Barnaby barn Owl has clear instructions about how to weave peyote stitch including, odd count row turns, decreasing and joining in new thread so a beginner should be able to get to grips with the design as well as more experience beaders. Once finished your Barnaby Owl will measure 12.1 centimetres … Read more
A pattern for creating a statement bracelet from Superduo Duet beads and Swarovksi pearl beads.
Due to the popularity of the workshop and kit we have now made the Vintage Style Lace Necklace – Pattern available to buy on it’s own. This Vintage Style Lace Necklace – Pattern shows you how to create this stunning vintage lace necklace, inspired by lace necklines of 1920’s fashion. The pattern includes step by … Read more
This Candy Bead Rosette Necklace – Pattern is suitable for people with some beading experience. There are full written instructions as well as clear diagrams. The Preciosa Czech glass 2 hole Candy beads really lend themselves to petal shapes which is where the inspiration sparked from. This necklace is constructed from individual rosettes which are … Read more
This design is a simple and effective way of encasing and highlighting the sparkling rivolis from Swarovski using simple netting techniques.
SoNo Beading Thread Black is designed for bead weavers by Master Beader Sonoko Nozue. This nylon thread is strong enough that doubling isn’t necessary and it is difficult to pierce because it does not split. Tangling is also minimised because it is non-clinging. It will fit on a size 12 beading needle easily & works … Read more
This spring or bead stopper grips the end of pretty much any thread and stops your beads from falling off. We have used this gadget with all types of thread like stretch magic, beadalon and nymo and it hasn’t affected the thread in anyway (like kinking or weakening the thread at the point where it … Read more
Necklace Ends (Calottes) Black Plated are used to attach the necklace or bracelet thread to one of many clasp types. You will find this component is suitably used with thin threads such as Beadalon, Softflex & Softtouch, Nymo, Wildfire, and Supplemax. The necklace ends (calottes) are a quick way to attach a thread to a … Read more
Size 10 and size 13 beading needles for all of your beading projects.
Memory Wire is very strong, very hard wire and we have found that memory wire does notch normal jewellery cutters. We also find that the memory wire springs back and stabs the user when cutting with normal cutters as well. Ouch! But not anymore. These memory wire cutters do not notch when used on memory … Read more
This spring or bead stopper grips the end of pretty much any thread and stops your beads from falling off. We have used this gadget with all types of thread like stretch magic, beadalon and nymo and it hasn’t affected the thread in anyway (like kinking or weakening the thread at the point where it … Read more
Necklace Ends (Calottes) Gold Plated are used to attach the necklace or bracelet thread to one of many types of clasp. This component is used with thin threads such as Beadalon, Softflex & Softtouch as well as Nymo, Wildfire and Supplemax. Either knot the thread inside the necklace end (best suited to beading threads) or crimp … Read more
Necklace Ends (Calottes) Silver Plated are used to attach the necklace or bracelet thread to one of many types of clasp. This component is used with thin threads such as Beadalon, Softflex & Softtouch as well as Nymo, Wildfire and Supplemax. Either knot the thread inside the necklace end (best suited to beading threads) or … Read more
