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Our bead shop near Ely in Cambridge is open 6 days a week and we even run jewellery making courses and workshops.
Call us on 01353 749853Spoilt Rotten Beadshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17519820595660749393noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952180698263455049.post-3890113891590872172010-10-01T19:33:00.000+01:002010-10-01T19:33:23.551+01:00Excitement at Bead HQ!Hi Everyone, We've been sooo excited today at Spoilt Rotten Beads towers as our new uniforms have arrived, well they're not exactly uniforms they're beautiful tool pinnys with our name on them, they were handmade for us by Bev at <a href="http://www.mrsmaddenmakes.co.uk/">http://www.mrsmaddenmakes.co.uk/</a> and they're lovely - check them out!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This bag charm is lovely and jangly and looks fab in pink but why not customise the design and make it your own with different colours and different charms....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. Begin by attaching the mini key ring to the trigger clasp - you may find it easier to use a pair of Split Ring Pliers to open the mini key ring - it saves your nails!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. Next cut three different lengths of the fancy chain - you can make the handbag charm as long and dangly as you like!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3. Take the three different lengths of chain and add them to the mini key ring - again you may find it easier to use Split Ring Pliers to do this.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4. Finally add all the beads and charms to the chain using the jump rings and headpins - to add the beads you'll need to thread them onto the headpins and then use your Round Nose Pliers to create wire wrapped loops which you can attach to the chain before you finish...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Voila! Pop it on your bag and wait for the complements!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">All <a href="http://www.spoiltrottenbeads.co.uk/metal-beads-1-c.asp">beads</a> and <a href="http://www.spoiltrottenbeads.co.uk/findings--pendants-254-c.asp">findings</a> available from <a href="http://www.spoiltrottenbeads.co.uk/">http://www.spoiltrottenbeads.co.uk/</a> </span>Spoilt Rotten Beadshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17519820595660749393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952180698263455049.post-26050039561973173192010-09-07T18:19:00.000+01:002010-09-07T18:19:36.344+01:00Crystal Beads - The Finishing Touch<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Finishing Touch</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you’re making your own jewellery, choose beautiful <a href="http://www.spoiltrottenbeads.co.uk/chinese-crystal-beads---new-635-c.asp">crystal beads</a> as your finishing touch.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There’s nothing more satisfying than creating your own jewellery – whether it’s for you, a friend or your business. The unique blend of colours, styles and combinations means that your jewellery will stand out, but the quality of the materials is equally important. Choosing the right crystal beads, fasteners, wires and spacers are all vital in producing the beautiful finished piece you want.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There are lots of different types of <a href="http://www.spoiltrottenbeads.co.uk/chinese-crystal-beads---new-635-c.asp">crystal beads</a> to choose from. You want quality design, reliable colour and great price. Swarovski crystal beads are fantastic value for money and give you the wow factor you’re looking for. You can also use other crystal beads, including Chinese leaded crystal beads, all of which give you the range of colours and shapes you may be looking for. When you’re choosing the beads for your jewellery designs, think about:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Colour – whether you’re using a single colour for your design, or a combination, you need beads that work together. Depending on your design, you might want to choose crystals that are exactly the same shade of the colour you want, or you might be able to accept some slight variation in colour, which often gives jewellery a unique appeal. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Design – <a href="http://www.spoiltrottenbeads.co.uk/chinese-crystal-beads---new-635-c.asp">crystal beads</a> come in a variety of shapes, and you can mix and match these to create a wonderful design. If you want to create a piece using the same shape of beads, you can produce a fantastic effect, and because there’s a crystal bead for all of your needs, you’ll be able to realise your design without any problems.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Price – if you make your living from jewellery design, you need to keep an eye on price. Jewellery has to be competitively priced in order for customers to choose your designs over others, and for that reason, your material costs need to be as low as possible – but the quality needs to be high. Look for suppliers of good quality beads at reasonable prices so that you can keep your margins at a profitable level.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Crystal Beads from Spoilt Rotten</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At Spoilt Rotten Beads, we offer you over 3000 beads and findings to help you design and produce beautiful jewellery every time. With beautiful Swarovski crystal beads, pearls, charms and much more, we can offer you beautiful components at great prices. Take a look at our <a href="http://www.spoiltrottenbeads.co.uk/">website</a> to find out more and order online, or call us on 01353 749853 to find out more.</span>Spoilt Rotten Beadshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17519820595660749393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952180698263455049.post-25701573660172975932010-09-04T13:13:00.000+01:002010-09-04T13:13:12.097+01:00Hotch Potch Bracelet Project<a href="http://www.spoiltrottenbeads.co.uk/hotch-potch-bracelet-608-c.asp"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Hotch Potch Bracelet</strong></span></a><br />
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If your <a href="http://www.spoiltrottenbeads.co.uk/sterling-silver-beads-13-c.asp">silver beads</a> are looking a bit tarnished here is a few tips to return your jewellery to its original shine. <br />
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Silver beads are perfect for everyday wear and as a result of this can over time lose their shine. This may be through no fault of your own, even the most expensive bracelets will become dull with wear. Luckily there are a number of things you can do at home to brighten up your jewellery collection. <br />
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You may be surprised to know that you don’t have to take your <a href="http://www.spoiltrottenbeads.co.uk/sterling-silver-beads-13-c.asp">silver beads </a>to professional jewellery cleaners to renew that coveted sparkle. <br />
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If you want stunning silver beads go online to find the best selection at Spoilt Rotten Beads. We stock an extensive collection of silver beads, crystal beads and charms for your perusal. Contact us for more information on 01353 749 853. Alternatively email the team at <a href="http://www.spoiltrottenbeads.co.uk">customerservice@spoiltrottenbeads.co.uk. <br />
</a>Spoilt Rotten Beadshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17519820595660749393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952180698263455049.post-83978528991657493842010-09-03T18:59:00.000+01:002010-09-03T19:04:33.415+01:00<span style="font-family:arial;">Beautiful <a href="http://www.spoiltrottenbeads.co.uk/">Crystal Beads </a>for your own Jewellery<br /><br />Whether you’re a seasoned jewellery designer or you’re ready to start making your own necklaces and bracelets, you want to choose the best quality crystal beads. Beautiful <a href="http://www.spoiltrottenbeads.co.uk/">beads</a> can be used in singles to create a stand-out element in a piece, or they can be used en-masse for a stunning effect.<br /><br />Choosing which crystal <a href="http://www.spoiltrottenbeads.co.uk/">beads</a> to use can be a tough decision, because there’s a lot of choice out there. 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