It’s that time again, Riverside’s birthday! The year 2024 marks our 22nd birthday and we are happy to reveal our celebratory birthday plans happening in store on Friday 10th and Saturday 11th May 2024. Each day from 10-2 we will be hosting a series of make “n” takes and there will be plenty of yummy […]
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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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An increasing number of individuals are exploring avenues to turn their creative passions into profit and the art of transforming raw materials into jewellery presents an opportunity to build a thriving business. However, it important to consider the reasons behind venturing down this path. Is it for financial benefit? Perhaps it is to express creativity?
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Beading retreats are a fantastic way of channelling your inner creativity. This blog post will explore what a beading retreat is, what they normally entail and the benefits in attending. What is a beading retreat? A beading retreat is simply a creative experience where like-minded individuals come together to immerse themselves in beadwork. For those
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Bead weaving is a technique used to create intricate and detailed designs using beads. The beads are strung onto a thread or cord and then woven together using various techniques to create a finished piece of jewellery or decorative item. One of the most important decisions a beader must make is choosing the right thread
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Macramé is becoming very popular amongst beading and jewellery making. The techniques of macrame lend themselves to creating lovely bracelets. In this guide, we will start by showing you how the square knot can be used to progress your macrame projects. To prepare for this project you will need: Macramé board (available by clicking here) A
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