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March 2011

Netted Bracelets

Penny: Posted on Saturday, March 26, 2011 6:23 PM

This week i've been spending a lot of time stitching netted bracelets - inspired by a student who wanted to know how to stitch a cuff she'd seen in a book I wanted to make up my own pattern to teach her... then I got carried away,

I have so far made ten different versions on this theme, experimenting with different bead selections and different trims and ways to stitch them.

I'm most pleased with the double layer netted bracelet i've made, although this will need more refining still - it works very nicely and feels great to wear. Too many ideas and too little time! I'm going to use an extension of this pattern next week to encase / decorate large beads.

I love the repetitive nature of these netting patterns, they link in with my obsession with the patterns created by iron railings and their finials I think. I love the simple but effective patterns like these!

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Jewellery Making Starter Day

Penny: Posted on Friday, March 04, 2011 7:56 PM

This month's featured class is the Jewellery Making Starter Day.

The day covers making three different types of necklaces; a strung necklace, a continuous necklace without a clasp and a traditionally knotted string of gemstone beads. Each student will go home with three completed necklaces or bracelets, and will learn about choosing beads, designing and planning a necklace as well as attaching different types of clasp. This is a great introduction to jewellery making and a fun day.

The day costs £65 including all materials and equipment, as well as information sheets to take home. Next dates; Sunday 20th March, Saturday 2nd April.

See the student gallery for more images from previous classes, or get in touch for more information.

PitstopX Jewellery - Jewellery making workshops in Camden