Everyone that comes into the store always makes comments about our tray of Lego. Most people when they think of Lego cant possibly believe that it could be used in beading projects. If they can they think of more the classic bricks rather than the small pieces that are available. Some of the flowers and bricks are really more like a resin shape with prints or raised sections: when used in beading its not until the customer really looks at the pieces and see the Lego raised logo do they actually realize what it is.

I made these Lego pendants using our simple resin molds and a 2 part epoxy resin that i sourced from our local hardware store. Unfortunately we cant sell resin due to freight restrictions, but a gloss coat  polyester 2 part resin would work just fine. With resin the main thing that you need to be sure of is the temperature IE. you wouldn’t want to try and set it if the temperature was under 20 degrees, so its best to wait till a semi warm part of the day in an area with well ventilation. You can then layer the Lego into the bottom of the mold and then pour the resin in and around. To add extra or move around Lego pieces you can just use a skewer. Once set you should just be able to pop the resin out of the mold and then glue the bail on.

New in stock!! Deep bezels for your altered art uses!!

Alot of our customers when they view our range of pocket watch crowns they really don’t know how to incorporate them into their pieces. Really they-re just like small vintage detailed sea urchins, but because they have no holes, you need to either layer them on a base or use some 22 gauge wire to create a loop on the top. I made this ring with a filigree ring base and layers crowns. They are first glued down with bead fix and then glossy accents are used to adhere the swarovski crystal flat backs and also in-between the crowns to keep them into place. Its a really chunky and one off piece that im sure will be popular

]]> http://beadblog.com.au/2010/01/new-woodcuts/feed/ http://beadblog.com.au/2009/12/steampunk-special/ http://beadblog.com.au/2009/12/steampunk-special/#comments Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:31:36 +0000 Louise Jensen http://beadblog.com.au/?p=623 We have just expanded our range of steampunk supplies to include a larger array. We now have optical lenses, clockhands, watchbases, various watchparts and more availble for you to use in your steampunk creations. Havent heard of steampunk jewellery yet?? Well the australian beading has 3 projects in a steampunk special which will show you how to create theese pieces.

Enameling fluxe resin : This comes in a bottle of 57gm (2oz) and consists of fine particles. For use with wood, metal and polymer clay it is one of the simplest ways to create a professional look with bezels and altered art projects. To use you need to cover the project with the granules or in the case of bezels fill enough to the top, and then heat in an oven to 121 degrees for around about 10-15 minutes. The finish is a clear professional resin look that doesnt have any bubbles.

In this example i have used some of our keepsake pendants and vintage empherema sheets with the fluxe enameling glaze on the top.( pictured underneath )

Gel De Soleil Sunlight Curing resin : This new product is a resin that cures in the sun underneath a uv lamp in 15 minutes. It hardens over the next 2 hours. Unlike
other kinds of resins it already comes in a mixed bottle so you just need to fill the bezel with the resin and expose it to complete

We also have new bezel settings available in gold and silver plated. Use them
in combination with our paper punches to create your own vintage pendants
and projects. A great new product we also have is the typewriter set 16pc which
includes 16pc antique silver bezels, a sheet of antique typewriter stickers and
domed stickers. You can either use them to create the typewriter charms or cut your own images out to customize !

Our new Bountiful spring bracelet features fresh matte charms in silver . Unfortunately we cant get the birds and butterflies at this point in time, but it is available in leaves and hearts. Choose from pink, blue green, topaz or amethyst

Penelope’s heart necklace kit is a long style necklace featuring two pewter antique look keys with etched words. Featuring a cluster of metallic fire polish beads complimented by swarovski crystals in silver shade and dorado. The kit includes all materials to create the brass necklace plus 5 additional keys. You could use the additional keys towards more necklaces, bracelets or any other projects.

]]> http://beadblog.com.au/2009/10/new-exclusive-wishware-kits/feed/ http://beadblog.com.au/2009/10/paper-flowers-updates/ http://beadblog.com.au/2009/10/paper-flowers-updates/#comments Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:03:23 +0000 Louise Jensen http://beadblog.com.au/?p=580 We have a new range of paper blossoms available to our store as unfortunately our previous calligraphy flower range is no longer available. These new packs are available in 36pc sets in either an antique or brights tones. Made of a textured paper material they can be used for all jewelery projects. They are great for stacking and combining in projects

We also have tulle flowers for accents and paper trellis roses available. They look really good as a feature in the centre of a choker or long necklace or really great for that fab focal ring. Ive used our rings with one loop and the jet tule flowers have a connector adhered to the back

We also stock gel blossoms, which are made of a clear gel plastic that is very lightweight and looks really transparent and chic. Ive combined a stack of the items with our swarovski crystals and fire polish crystals to make a funky cuff
bracelet.