2023 update, while I no longer live in Highett, I am nearly and the years of living there and running the business from home were precious. This was written in 2017 I've lived in Highett for over eight years now, and seen quite a few changes in that time. The shops on Highett...

Needles are personal preference. I suggest you try a few and see which ones you like. They are to be considered a consumable item as even the best needles do not last forever. Sizes: Needles are sized like beads, the bigger the number the smaller the size. Beading needles typically start at size...

Designed by Cindy Holsclaw (2015 Designer of the Year), Beaded and reviewed by Uta Wille Beadwork, December 2015/January 2016, p. 32. 3 x 18 mm rivolis  4 x 14 mm rivolis 3 mm bugle beads 6 mm bugle beads 15o seed beads (two different colours) 11o seed beads (two different colours) Czech pressed tri...

I completed my first role as a judge recently at The Festival of Glass Expo in Drysdale VIC on February 21st 2016. It was a great experience. At first it was a little overwhelming to see the items displayed so beautifully. I got to work on the scoring sheets and looked at each...

Designed by Renee Kovnesky, Beaded and reviewed by Christine Mole Bead & Button magazine, Issue 130, December 2015, Page 72. Difficulty Rating:  3 Bicones. The first one was made using the ever popular Bronze 457, with Turquoise SuperDuos as per the B&B Project. Materials used in the “purple” necklace were: Tila Beads, Miyuki...

Do you love making projects from beading magazines ? Would you like to write a review about your experience beading the project ? Due to shortage of time, I'm looking for beaders to write articles that will help other beaders complete magazine projects. Articles should be around 300 words and includes some in...

Do you enter beading competitions ? Do they excite you, scare you or do you embrace the challenge. Are you afraid of not doing well or think everyone is better than you? These are all comments that I have heard over time, but none of them matter. What matters is taking part.  Competitions...

I did two workshops with Helena when she visited Melbourne in November this year. This is the first one.  Her version is called Lady in the Moon, as her kits had a cabochon with a face on. So I have named this one 'No Lady in the Moon' as I used a ceramic...