Stringing materials play a crucial role in determining the durability, flexibility, longevity and overall aesthetic of a creation. In this blog we will cover what to consider when choosing the right material for your project and the most popular stringing materials. Considerations Strength – Consider the size and weight of your beads and components. A […]
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Our jewellery often bears the brunt of our daily activities and it is common for our pieces to accumulate dirt and tarnish over time. Maintaining and restoring the sparkle may seem like a chore, but with the right knowledge and resources, cleaning your jewellery is relatively easy to do. This guide is designed to help
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Hello Beautiful Beaders, I’ve just got back from the printers with my new workshop schedule 2020. It seems scary to be saying 2020 (the FUTURE! Lol), this year has just flown past. The new workshop schedule is very exciting! There are so many new and fabulous classes to attend. I’m going to be very poor
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Christmas is coming and it’s time to get seriously crafty with our beading. The thing I love about beads is how versatile they can be. It’s not just charms and earrings and necklaces that you can make. Whether you’re looking for a unique Christmas gift or just some festive finishing touches of your own, beads
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This blog will take you through a handful of the amazing charities Riverside supports. The saying goes that charity starts at home, and in our case it starts at Riverside Beads and Crafts. Donna’s passion for charity work began with the Teenage Cancer Trust many years ago. Her cousin became sick with the disease and
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With Halloween, just around the corner, what better way is there to get into the spooky spirit than by unleashing your creativity with some bewitching beading projects. There are endless possibilities for crafting frightfully fun jewellery, decorations and treats. Grab your beads, thread and imagination as we delve into some spooktacular Halloween beading ideas! It’s
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