This is a little glimpse of one of the stones I have been working with for my next appearance on Jewellery Maker. If you watch the shows you will know that Labradorite is very popular. In fact it has been voted the favourite gemstone by viewers. However, you will also hear the presenters lament how difficult it is to show …
This is the latest issue of Digital Beading and my Geometric Bracelet can be found in it. This is the first time I have had a tutorial published which is made using the Kumihimo square plate. Over the last year I have had lots of requests for tutorials using the plate, but I have found myself busy enough just …
Here it is at last! This is the second tutorial in the series of hybrid designs, combining the best of kumihimo, bead embroidery and a hint of soutache. This is the first tutorial I have published which uses the kumihimo square plate instead of the disk. I have been asked many times for some plate tutorials, but I have found …
Following on from my blog about the bicone bead shape and how to use it I am now going to take a look at the cabochon. The flat-backed cabochon is a great shape for jewellery makers because it can be used successfully in so many ways and using a variety of different mediums. Up to now, kumihimo has not been …
Working with these summery colours is the next best thing to being away on holiday! Amazonite, pearls and pyrite form the basis of this kit and I have just posted the details of the design I demonstrated on Wednesday on Jewellery Maker, as well as brief instructions for the other designs. I hope people are finding these instructions helpful, …
When the postman arrived with the kit for these designs I nearly dropped it because of the unexpected weight of a huge collection of stunning labradorite cabochons! This stone really comes into its own when cut in the cabochon shape because you get not only the amazing play of colour through the stone, but you are able to see wonderful patterns. …
I have been working on a brand new series of hybrid designs, incorporating the best elements of bead embroidery, soutache and, of course, kumihimo! This is the first tutorial to be published. I feel that this design is reassuringly classic with an added twist of kumihimo. For some lovers of braiding this may be a step too far! However, …
I have just finished posting the brief instructions for the designs I showed on the afternoon show on Jewellery Maker on Tuesday. I was given two kits and I made 4 designs out of each kit. All the designs were shown on the show and two of them were demonstrated. When I unpack each kit I am pretty apprehensive because …
Larger beads are often thought to be unsuitable for beaded kumihimo, so I wanted to design a bracelet to make really good use of beautiful gemstones or pearls of around 6mm. I am very pleased with the way this design turned out because I feel it is very versatile. The crosses can be made to stand out and dominate the …
Click here to find the last few designs I have posted onto this site. These received a lot of praise on the show on 24.6.14 and anyone who saw the show will know that Vicky, the lovely presenter, was very taken with the necklace and that it looked fabulous on her. The huge pearl drops and the ultra sparkly pyrite …
