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We've been
busy bees this month, with Mick & Bobbi on the road, at the Melbourne Craft & Quilt Fair, followed by the Canberra Craft & Quilt Fair (on now until Sunday 4.30pm!).
In the meantime, our shops are open as per normal (10am - 5pm, Monday to Saturday) and our website is operating 24/7. We have a great month special - read on to find out more and find the free beading instructions for our fabulous beaded watch! Our fantastic watch faces & watch face pendants are currently on sale: were $12 now only $3 each. Sale prices are available online and instore, until the 31st August. |
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Available instore & online Were $3 per strand
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Instore & online (stock varies) Were $15 each
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CHELTENHAM Beading Classes |
Our latest set of beading classes is now available to see on our website! Come along and join in on the fun and excitement of jewellery making, with classes available for those just starting out, to the more advanced. Class numbers are limited, so call and book into the class of your choice today. Classes are held at our shop in Cheltenham, Victoria. Don't forget that we have a great range of free beading instructions available for download.
We hold both beginners classes and advanced classes - a beginners stringing necklace
must be completed before attempting an advanced class. Advanced classes change every month - keep an eye on our website for the latest list! Our
upcoming classes are: |
| Beginners Class – Tigertail Necklace & Earrings
Wednesday 24 August, 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Saturday 17 September, 1:00pm –
2:30pm
***BEGINNERS – $25 per person, includes all materials***
Learn to make this versatile basic necklace - techniques covered include stringing beads, opening jump rings, working with crimps, turning loops and more. The skills covered in this class will set you up to create a range of different necklaces and earrings from a wide
range of materials in the future.
Colour of findings is silver - students are able to choose colour of beads on the day. Class sizes limited, so call us on 9584 1678 to book in today. |
| Beginners Class – Knotted Kumihimo Bracelet
Wednesday 21 September, 1:00pm – 2:30pm
***BEGINNERS – $32 per person, includes purchase of your own kumihimo board and all materials***
Learn the technique involved in making this fun knotted kumihimo bracelet in our 1.5 hour class. You will learn to use the kumihimo wheel, a tool designed to make simple Japanese knotted bracelets with ease.
Colour of findings is silver - students are able to choose colour of beads on the day. Class sizes limited, so call us on 9584 1678 to book in today. |
| Advanced Class – Twist Tube Necklace
Saturday 20 August, 1:00pm – 2:30pm
***ADVANCED – $22 per person, includes all materials***
Working with tigertail, glass pearls and metal tubes, in this class you will learn how to bring three strands into one, finishing with a bead cap to keep everything neat and tidy.
Colour of findings is silver, gold, copper
or bronze - students are able to choose colour of beads on the day. Class sizes limited, so call us on 9584 1678 to book in today (don't forget to mention the colour of findings you'd like to work with). |
| Advanced Class – Rose Crystal Necklace
Wednesday
5 October, 1:00pm – 2:30pm
***ADVANCED – $28 per person, includes all materials***
Learn to make this beautiful necklace in our 1.5 hour class. Using a large toggle clasp as a centrepiece, this necklace uses glass crystals and chain to create a unique look.
Colour of findings is silver - students are able to choose colour of beads on the day. Class sizes limited, so
call us on 9584 1678 to book in today.
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Learn: Sparkly Elastic Beaded Watch |
Follow our free beading instructions to learn how to make this elegant crystal beaded watch. Featuring sparkly glass crystal beads, diamante spacers and elastic, this project makes a gorgeous 21cm watch.
MATERIALS
TOOLS scissors
METHOD Take the piece of elastic and thread through one end of the loops of the watch face. Pull so that the watch is at the middle of the piece. You will be working on both sides of the elastic, so on the first side thread on:
-one 3mm plain metal bead
-one fancy filigree bead cap (cup side up)
-one 8mm crystal clear round glass crystal bead
-one fancy filigree bead cap (cup side
down)
-one 3mm plain metal bead
Repeat on the other side of the elastic so that you have the watch face in the middle of the beads. Thread on the 2 strand oval diamante oval spacer, making sure that the diamante side faces the same way as the watch face.
Repeat the pattern until you have seven of the 2 strand oval diamante oval spacers in place.
Leave one end of the elastic in the middle of the 2 strand spacer
bead and using the other strand place on:
-one 3mm plain metal bead
-one fancy filigree bead cap (cup side up)
-one 8mm crystal clear round glass crystal bead
-one fancy filigree bead cap (cup side down)
-one 3mm plain metal bead
Loop through the other end of the watch face, then thread on:
-one 3mm plain metal bead
-one fancy filigree bead cap (cup side up)
-one 8mm crystal clear round glass crystal bead
-one
fancy filigree bead cap (cup side down)
-one 3mm plain metal bead
Thread through the to the middle of the 2 strand oval diamante spacer and bring together with the other end of your elastic. Tie a firm overhand knot by making a circle with the two strands and dragging the tail of the elastic through like you would tie off the end of a balloon. Seal the knot with E6000 glue. Allow the glue two hours to set before cutting the knot so that yo have a 2mm tail. Your
watch is now ready to wear. |
Whenever we travel, we like to explore our surroundings. This month we're in Canberra, and have been busy seeing the sights, with hikes to the top of Mount Ainslie and walks down to Lake Burley Griffin.
Below is the view from Mount Ainslie, looking down to the War Memorial, down ANZAC parade, across Lake Burley Griffin and across to
Parliament House atop Capital Hill. We truly live in a beautiful country! |
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