Over the years Pru McRae has developed her own special version of the Japanese braiding technique Kumihimo, simply called Prumihimo. Pru create the patented Prumihimo Disk after years of experimentation and after much trial and error she came up with her unique design and put it into production. The system of slots, dots and numbers is completely her […]
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Hello Beautiful Beaders, Happy New Year to you all! If you read my last blog article then you’ll know that 2019 is set to be a bumper year for jewellery designing. This week I wanted to focus a little on our other, more crafty trends that we are very excited about at Riverside Towers. So
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As avid bead and craft enthusiasts, we’re constantly seeking fresh inspiration to fuel our creativity. What better way to infuse vibrancy and energy into our projects than by incorporating Pantone’s Color of the Year – Living Coral? PANTONE 16-1546 Living Coral is more than just a hue; it’s a warm and inviting shade that captivates
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Hello Beautiful Christmas Party Beaders! Have you had your Christmas shenanigans yet? Perhaps you’ve got more than one (yikes!), or you’ve opted for a quiet drink with friends down the pub. It’s always a tricky one. Then there’s the outfit – what to wear? Dress? Trousers? Fashionably on-trend culottes?? And what about your hair? Up,
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Merry Christmas Beautiful Beaders! I know I’m a little premature but to be honest I can’t wait to get that wine-a-mulling and tinsel-a-trimming! Here at Riverside Towers we were just discussing what kind of Christmas trees we are all having in our homes this year. It made me wonder how the gentle fir tree came
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Donna McKean Smith, founder of Riverside Beads and Crafts, recently did an interview with local journalist Clarissa McPhee, to promote her new Kumihimo book and how she became a braider. When did you first hear about Kumihimo?I heard about Kumihimo around 10 years ago and I’ve been braiding ever since. What drew you to it
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