After months of waiting, we now have DB310 (Matte Black) BACK IN STOCK!
Also back in stock is DB656 (Opaque Jade Green).
We are really pleased that we have a price reduction on DB1833. 10g bag WAS £12.50 , and is NOW £11.50 £1.40 per gram
The rose gold date charms have now arrived and are available from today individually (30p) or in packs of 10 (£2.50).
I have just taken delivery of some 2023 date charms that are ideal for your beading projects.
Each metal charm measures approx 14mm wide and 6mm high (excluding loop) Overall height including loop is 9mm.
We have them available individually for 25p or in packs of 10 for £2.00.
Gold tone and silver tone have already arrived and the rose gold ones will arrive soon.
Have you bought a pattern that says “brick stitch experience needed”, are you new to beadweaving, or just never tried brick stitch before?
Well, now is the right time to have a go, because help is at hand in my new downloadable guide to brick stitch that you can find in our Free Stuff section. All the information you need to learn the basics of brick stitch, how to shape it, and how to read a chart is included in an 8-page booklet.
If you prefer a printed copy, then you can order one for £2.50 to cover the cost of printing (our standard postage charges apply).
I have produced a word chart for my popular Precious Chevron Bracelet and it has now been included in the online pattern.
At the same time as testing the pattern, I made up a new colourway that was so liked by my bead group members, that I decided to make it available as a kit. So here it is….
The other 2 colours are also still available, and the colours that I use for all 3 bracelets are included with the pattern.
Launched at Haydock Park in April, this starter kit is now available on our website.
Our Beader’s Project Box, Beginner’s Guide and 3 x Drop In To Bead Kits will be supplied with your choice of Canvas Tote or Jute Shopping Bag. Vinyl designs and kit selection will vary, depending on what we have in stock, but if you want anything specific, please get in touch and we will do what we can.
International Beading Week is organised by the Beadworkers Guild and will run from Saturday 22nd – Sunday 30th July 2023
On Thursday 27th we are hosting a workshop especially for new beaders. This is our first event of this kind for several years, so I’m really looking forward to a fun-filled day. I’m sure Gordon will be making a lovely cake, and with just 6 places available, there will probably be more than 1 slice each – or is that just naughty!
Our Beader’s Project Box is lightweight and easy to store. There’s plenty of space to keep your beading project inside and you will never be without those essential tools.
Go to https://www.halfpenneys.co.uk/product/project-box/ to get yours.
This A4 Slim Tuff Box by Tiger Stationery contains a bead mat that has been hand-cut to size and a set of labels. Inside you will also find a large organza bag containing a set of alphabet beads to identify those kit components, a pack of 4 size 10 beading needles by John James, a pair of Lift & Snip scissors to snip those threads, a pencil to make any notes on your pattern, and a bead scoop to get your loose beads back in their bag or box. Please note that colour of box clasps, organza bag, bead mat and alphabet beads, may differ from photograph.
Add your own chain or strand of beads to turn the tassel into your own scissor keeper.
Features of A4 Slim Tuff Box : Light and portable. Transparent for viewing contents when closed. Opens out flat. Snap-lock fastenings. Strong polypropylene hinges. Measures 307 x 230 x 20mm
Features of Lift & Snip Scissors : Overall length 12cm. Blade 3.5cm. With unique curved lower blade, ideal to snip just one thread.
We had a wonderful day at Haydock Park Bead Fair yesterday. I even managed to make some unique nail art to get myself in the festive spirit. I doubt that they will last until the Coronation, so I will probably have to do them again, but I will always have my charms! Cheers!
The workshop pattern is now available to download free of charge https://www.halfpenneys.co.uk/product/beads-up-north-workshop-pattern-patriotic-charm/. A printed copy is available for a small charge to cover printing costs.
A kit to make a set of 6 charms is also available, priced at £6.50 – Patriotic Charms Kit – Makes 6. The kit includes 6 different silver-coloured charms so that each flag will be individual.
Yes, you read that right! We made a special purchase from a company that was closing down and took all her remaining Delica beads into stock.
There are varying quantities available, and we have less than 10g for 39 colours so they are currently only available “By the Gram”.
Here’s the parade of new colours in number order:
