Tension can be a tricky thing – some beaders bead very loosely, while others (like me) sometimes end up with work that is so tight it even snaps beads and threads! I find from my experience as a teacher that most people who struggle with tension tend to err on the looser side. Tension plays […]
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Battle of the Beadsmith Earrings Challenge 2023
It was an honour to take part in the 2023 Earrings Challenge of Battle of the Beadsmith. I bowed out at round 2, and it was amazing to be a part of the competition, alongside many truly creative bead artists. (Good luck to you all!) I'm thrilled to have taken part and am super proud [...] Continue Reading -
The Great British Bead Show 2023
What a blast I had at the Beadworkers Guild Great British Bead Show last weekend! I've been shattered all week but it was worth it to be around so many beady peeps! What is the GBBS? It's a bi-annual event run by the Beadworkers Guild that brings together some of the best beading tutors from the [...] Continue Reading