Beading essentials

Love beading? Discover all the beading threads, materials and tools you need to make your own handmade jewellery online now with Kernowcraft...

Love making jewelry but short on space? See how easily (and cheaply!) you can create your own portable DIY jewelry workstation.

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This jewellery making beading tool kit is perfect for budding beading enthusiasts!

From the youngest set working on fine motor skills to older kiddos beading beautiful jewelry, we have jewelry kits for all levels of makers! Get started with our Basic Beaded Jewelry Making Techniques + Knots tutorial.

When it comes to learning to make jewelry, it doesn't get more basic than the bead. A bead is defined as "a small piece of glass, stone, or similar material, typically round and perforated for threading with others as a necklace or rosary or for sewing onto fabric." I personally tend to think of them as any material with one or more holes running through it. I've been working my way through this basic jewelry-making series. Before getting into some of the skills needed to make jewelry, I…

Rich Green Etched Bone Bead paired with gold faceted hematite and creamy faceted Czech beads & 6 mm Meranti Wood. Gorgeous African trade Bone Beads! Simply add 1-2 drops of your favorite oil to the wood beads & carry the therapeutic benefits of essential oils with you all day! Scent may last 1-3 days depending on which oils you *Measure wrist & add 1/2 inch for comfortable fit & 1" for more movement **Thank you for supporting a mothers at home business 💝Need it in a beautiful gift box? Just…

Beads created from all sorts of materials have been used for thousands of years to make ornate, wearable pieces. But did you wonder what types of beads are commonly used to create jewelry? We researched some of the most common types of jewelry beads still in use today. Read on to explore the wondrous world […]

Are you ready to organize your beads and other jewelry-making supplies? Use these simple tips and tricks, plus storage ideas to get your craft room in order.