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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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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Ever wondered what the 925 stamp on silver means and what’s the difference between 9, 18 and 24 carat gold? Precious metals surround us every day in the jewellery making world, and this blog will delve into how they are created and what each marking means.ย Silver Have you noticed that your ring has a
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Hello Beautiful Beaders, This week finds me dreaming of fantastic beasts, from unique unicorns to mesmerising mermaids. The reason for these mythical musings is because I’ve been brainstorming with friends regarding upcoming birthday party ideas. I recently held a prince and princess crafting party for a group of five year olds, where I set up
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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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Can you hear the rustling of pine cones? Do you smell the sweet scent of cinnamon? Well that’s because we’re rolling out the festive spirit this weekend with our Christmas Tree Earrings from Riverside. This project is really quick and easy and can be purchased as a kit. Click here to view! You can also
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