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NEWSFLASH: Cooksongold now stocks BEADS!
After searching the globe for the most attractive ranges of beads, we are now extremely pleased to reveal the launch of our BRAND NEW expanded range! One of the most exciting things about making your...
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Steampunk Jewellery
Steampunk- the best way to describe it is one foot in the age of steam, the other in present day! The computer or laptop you’re currently using- it’s plastic and likely to be a bit bland and mass...
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Gatsby-inspired Sleeves By Jeanne Spaziani
Beading and sewing 192Os-inspired cap-sleeves onto a high-street top for added sparkle. By Jeanne Spaziani- as featured in making magazine. 1. Print out the sleeve pattern (p82) and cut a test sleeve...
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Valentines Necklace Project
This love inspired necklace uses our red and white glass bead kit beautifully. By following our simple step-by-step instructions, you can create this simple, yet stunning necklace with red heart...
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Miyuki Delica and Seed Beads
Miyuki is the world’s premier manufacturer of seed beads and are considered a “world standard” for their high quality, brilliance, and uniform shape. They are known for their attractive and beautiful...
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Focus on Beads: Part 1
Seed Beads There are mesmerising arrays of beads available on the market today made from a wide range of materials including everything from wool to wood. Some of the most beautiful however are made...
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Focus on Beads: Part 2
We are continuing our Focus on Beads article from last week, with our second and final part of the series. Whilst it is fascinating to track the history of European glass beads, they still remain very...
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Top 5: Beads and Stringing
Our Beads and Stringing category here at Cooksongold offers a wide and diverse selection of products, spanning everything from the very basic, to the completely obscure. There are far too many...
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Gemstone Focus: Onyx
It is easy to assume that Onyx only comes in solid black, as this is by far the most widely used colour in stone set jewellery. It is a shame that this is the case really, as it completely disregards...
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Gemstone Focus: Hematite
Hematite is an opaque stone which has a wonderful dark metallic lustre, similar in many respects to iron pyrite. They both have an iron based composition which can be differentiated by the presence of...
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Review: Glass Charm Beads
By Jo Varney There is no disputing the enduring popularity of jewel coloured glass charm beads. However, with some brands charging up to £40 per bead it can become an eye wateringly expensive hobby!...
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Review: Swarovski Pear Shaped Pendants
By Lorraine Sanderson, Burning Gecko Swarovski® is a name associated with high quality crystal beads and high end jewellery. There are many suppliers selling crystal which may be acrylic, glass or...
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Focus on Beads: Part 1
Seed Beads There are mesmerising arrays of beads available on the market today made from a wide range of materials including everything from wool to wood. Some of the most beautiful however are made...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Focus on Beads: Part 2
We are continuing our Focus on Beads article from last week, with our second and final part of the series. Whilst it is fascinating to track the history of European glass beads, they still remain very...
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Top 5: Beads and Stringing
Our Beads and Stringing category here at Cooksongold offers a wide and diverse selection of products, spanning everything from the very basic, to the completely obscure. There are far too many...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Gemstone Focus: Onyx
It is easy to assume that Onyx only comes in solid black, as this is by far the most widely used colour in stone set jewellery. It is a shame that this is the case really, as it completely disregards...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Gemstone Focus: Hematite
Hematite is an opaque stone which has a wonderful dark metallic lustre, similar in many respects to iron pyrite. They both have an iron based composition which can be differentiated by the presence of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Review: Glass Charm Beads
By Jo Varney There is no disputing the enduring popularity of jewel coloured glass charm beads. However, with some brands charging up to £40 per bead it can become an eye wateringly expensive hobby!...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Review: Swarovski Pear Shaped Pendants
By Lorraine Sanderson, Burning Gecko Swarovski® is a name associated with high quality crystal beads and high end jewellery. There are many suppliers selling crystal which may be acrylic, glass or...
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Easter Gift Inspiration
Easter is fast approaching, and regardless of faith we all like to celebrate the occasion in our own special way. Here are a few products and gift ideas to make your celebrations extra special this...
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