My blog has moved

Dear readers, thank you for your interest. I have moved my blog to Beadmixer.co.uk

Regards,
Elaine Zant

Ibiza Autumn

It is usually around August that I receive enquiries about the latest trends in autumn colours. Usually people expect the colours to be shades of brown, grey, ochre and dark purple. In this article I would like to present another idea: The "Ibiza Autumn" collection.

Tutorial: Statement Necklace from earring findings

This beautiful statment necklace was made by Aki. You can find a detailed tutorial on her blog Minted Strawberry. I like her choice using bronze and pink colours, they really work well together.

Making filigree jewellery

During the last week of October The Beadmixer offers a special Filigree sale!
In this article you'll find a collection of earrings and necklaces in which filigree elements were used.

DIY making snakeskin bracelets

This tutorial will demonstrate a simple technique that you can use to make bracelets with imitation snakeskin and a slider bead.

Tutorial exchange - Blukatkraft - DIY Earrings Jewelry Tutorial for Beginners

Recently we had the opportunity to work together with Heather O'Cain. She writes a lovely blog called BluKatCraft with all kinds of jewelry making tutorials.

DIY bracelets with elephants

This DIY tutorial shows you how to design a nice elephant charm bracelet with stitched imitation leather.