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Guides to Jewellery Making

• Basic Guide to Using Swarovski Flat Back Hotfix Crystals
  Swarovski Flat Back Hotfix crystals are perfect for embellishing clothing and accessories as well as making jewellery. This guide Includes downloads for Swarovski hotfix colour and size charts.

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• Basic Guide to Bead Effects and Finishes
  An introduction to some of the most common coatings and effects such as AB, lustre and silver lined.

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• Basic Guide to Stringing Materials
  An introduction to some of the main threads used to string beads for jewellery making.

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• Basic Guide to Jewellery Making
  This guide covers useful techniques for beginners including making loops for jewellery using eyepins and headpins, attaching clasps for necklaces and bracelets, making knots and information on jewellery findings and pliers.

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Miscellaneous

• Basic Guide to Using Appliglue
  Appliglue is designed for use with textile craft and decorative artwork. It is ideal for beadwork, such as glueing rhinestones, sequins, wooden beads etc. It is washable so can be use for customing clothing.

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Tools

• Bead Loom Instructions and Patterns
  Bead weaving on a loom is an easy technique that enables you to create lovely jewellery pieces such as bracelets, belts and chokers. Woven strips can also be mounted onto another material or can be joined together to make a larger piece.

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• The Professional Touch® Hot-fix Applicator
  The Professional Touch® Hot-fix Applicator is great for customising jeans, shoes, purses and other accessories. Use it to create your own cards. Add a sparkle to items such as boxes, clocks and lampshades.

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