It’s no secret that I am a jewellery fiend. Since the days of sitting on the edge of my Nana’s bed unboxing her precious trinkets and wearing as many layers of beads as possible. I’d describe my jewellery as quite an eclectic mix of contemporary bracelets and dainty chains to outlandish cocktail rings and chunky bangles.
I recently discovered jewellerymaker.com a site dedicated to the art of jewellery making and genuine gemstones. Headed up by Paula Bennett, jewellery maker aims to offer the best selection of stylish and innovative products to make jewellery with.
I spent my Saturday afternoon with a cup of tea partaking in a spot of crafting. Jewellerymaker.com very kindly introduced me to a jewellery project kit* of which I chose the ‘Leaf and heart charm bracelet’ in the copper finish.
Retailing between £9.95 and £14.95 depending on which kit you choose, these crafty bracelet making kits make for a perfect gift. The clean lines of the packaging and instructions allow for a crafting experience that isn’t overwhelming, anybody can do it with the right tools (I used a pair of tweezers) and a little bit of patience.
My bracelet was super, super easy to assemble, taking me around 30-40 minutes to create from scratch and I couldn’t be happier with it. The materials are of a good quality – no flimsy jewellery to be seen here and since creating my special piece of DIY I haven’t taken it off.
