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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I thought I would give you a run down of my favourite local stores and a taste of the essential products they provide: 1. Market Deeping Antiques and Craft Centre – Market Deeping Most of you will know that this amazing treasure trove of a store used to be the original Riverside HQ. We’ve still
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In today’s digitally-driven world, learning a new skill has never been more accessible. The realm of jewellery making offers a shimmering canvas for creative expression. Thanks to platforms like YouTube, Facebook, Zoom and TikTok, the journey of mastering this craft has been transformed into an interactive and engaging experience. Youtube With its huge collection of
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In the pursuit of creativity, it’s essential to consider the impact of our artistic creations on the environment, and there are many ways to improve your ecological footprint. Riverside Beads and Crafts does their bit for the environment and this blog will share our top eco-warrior ways, and provide some inspiration for how you too
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Shopping local is not a new craze, it is what it says in the tin; use your local shops rather than buy from larger nationalised companies. As a smaller business, we are extremely passionate about this and strongly believe that the service we provide as a local store, online and in person, is second to
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Hello Beautiful Beaders, It’s been a while since I talked about my favourite subject in the whole wide world, so this week I thought I’d treat you to a Kumihimo catch up! As most of you know I heard about Kumihimo, the Japanese art of braiding, around 10 years ago and have been braiding like
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