As the weather turns back into the familiar icy chill of autumn and winter, we are sometimes forced to layer on more clothes than we’d like to, so it’s only fair to keep your accessories as visible as they deserve to be. Sarah Ezzy-Dickson uncovers some beading trends to inspire you to warm up your fingers and get to work.
The cooler weather generally brings darker colours – black, brown and navy – however there are variations on your typical winter theme that are worth giving consideration to, such as bold red, peacock blue, fern green and antique sage. Semiprecious stones are popular, and the colder seasons aren’t any exception. Carnelian will add a dash of bright colour, from red to orange, while turquoise looks stunning against a black outfit when teamed with either gold or silver. Emerald and jade will satisfy any lust for green, and either Lapis Lazuli or sodalite will fit the bill for the perfect winter blues that won’t make you frown. Large semi-precious nuggets used individually can make outstanding feature beads, or smaller nuggets linked together with thin coiled wire looks quite dainty. The irregularly shaped semi-precious nuggets give an earthy feel to a piece of jewellery, while finely faceted ones tend to look more feminine and refined.
While resin jewellery has been popular for a few years now, with thanks to the likes of Dinosaur Designs, it is enjoying resurgence in the spotlight with many jewellery designers creating their own style of resin jewellery. Chunky pendants made up of layers of bold opaque colours glazed with glitter, shaped into ice cream cones and flowers are being seen around the necks of young and old. Resin jewellery isn’t limited to designers with studios and specialised equipment at their disposal … ice-cube trays make excellent moulds for resin pendants (just ensure the tray isn’t liable to melt when you pour the resin into it). Experiment with different sized round take-away containers placed inside each other, with resin poured in the well left between the containers for bangles of varying width and height. With a bit of sanding, the edges will be smooth enough to wear.
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Retro Is Back
Incorporating hanging donuts into stringing is made easy with this design by Nicky Dierens from Dot.e Designs.
Spirals of Silver Pendant
An easy start to PMC silver torch firing by May Bartrum.
Mediterranian Blue
Blue, Crystals and Aqua in a soft flowing lariat and matching earrigns project to remind you of holidays – designed by Gem Jewels.
Sweet Surrender
Surrender your chain to embellishing with crystals and pearls. Designed by Terrena from Terrena’s Treasures.
Floral Fantasia
A collaboration between Chicky Babe and Wendy Bergamin in Floral Fantasia.
Textured Hollows
Using Hollow Glass Beads and Wool this design has great texture for something strikingly different. Designed by Diana from That Bead Shop.
Crystal Cascade
A simple right angle weave with a firm structure to hang dangles from designed for Crystal Park by Angel Dreams.
Beachy Dream Set
You will dream of cool green palms and pearly beaches when you wear this set designed by Beadiac using a shell pendant that you wire a design to.
Red Coral: A Living, Beading Wonder!
RED CORAL HAS BEEN USED IN JEWELLERY AND DECORATIVE ITEMS SINCE THE AGES OF THE PHARAOHS AND REMAINS A VERY POPULAR CHOICE TODAY, AND NOT JUST FOR ROYALTY. SARAH EZZY-DICKSON DIVES INTO THE HISTORY AND USES OF THIS SOUGHT-AFTER SEMI-PRECIOUS BEAUTY.
A Career Made from Glass
AMAZING GLASS ARTIST PAULINE DELANEY TALKS ABOUT HER PASSION FOR ALL THINGS GLASS.
