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A week later, we head North to two new venues. Sat 9th Aug at North Yorkshire Bead Fair, just outside Harrogate – and Sun 10th Aug Penrith Bead Fair. Then Sat 16th Berwick-Upon-Tweed Bead Fair and Sun in Glasgow at the Scottish Bead Fair. All free entry & refreshments! We’ll have a huge display of stock, along with seed beads & findings from Southampton Bead Shop (not Berwick).
North Yorkshire Bead Fair
Just 13-minutes from the Centre of Harrogate is at a new hall for us. In the village of Spofforth, near it’s castle, HG3 1AP. No car? The x70 bus runs every hour Saturday to Stofforth, from both Harrogate and Weatherby. For details click North Yorkshire Bead Fair.
Penrith Bead Fair
In Stainton, CA11 0EP, just 9-minutes from Penrith. This new air-conditioned hall is also easily reached by bus. Bus X5 runs every hour on Sunday from Penrith to Workington – get off at the Methodist Church in Stainton, then just 1-minute walk to us. Details at: Penrith Bead Fair. Copy us and stay overnight – so you can cruise one of the lakes. On Monday we’re taking a boat on Derwent Water to walk Cat Bells and staying a night in Keswick.
Why Make Seaside Jewellery?
Seaside jewellery isn’t just beautiful—it’s meaningful. Each shell, stone, or piece of driftwood holds memories of tides and travels. For many, it’s a personal expression of their love for the ocean. For others, it’s a sustainable and creative use of found materials.
From a practical standpoint, seaside jewellery also:
Materials You Can Use
The beauty of seaside jewellery lies in its organic, weathered charm. Natural materials like: Sea Glass, Shells, Driftwood, Pebbles or Stones and Coral
You can also include sterling silver or brass findings, leather or waxed cotton cord, beads, pearls, or crystals, or resin for encasing tiny items or preserving fragile finds.
Getting Started – Simple Project Ideas
1. Shell Pendant Necklace
Choose a shell with a natural hole or drill one near the top. Thread it on a silver jump ring and hang it from a leather cord or chain.
2. Sea Glass Earrings
Wrap small pieces of sea glass in silver wire and attach them to earring hooks. Use complementary colours for a coastal palette.
3. Resin Beach Scene Pendant
Pour clear resin into a mold with tiny shells, sand, and a sprinkle of glitter to create a “snapshot” of the beach.
4. Driftwood Bracelet
Drill small holes into a lightweight piece of driftwood and attach it with hemp cord or leather straps for a rustic cuff.
Conclusion Making seaside jewellery is more than a craft. It’s a way of preserving the rhythm of the tides. The colours of the sea, and the feeling of salt in the air. Whether you’re creating gifts, selling your work, or simply capturing your love for the ocean, each piece becomes a miniature memory. So next time you walk the shoreline, look down. The sea may have delivered your next design.
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For our other findings click Spacer Beads & Findings
Norwich Bead Fair
Norwich was very busy for the first two hours, than slowed. Overall, quieter than usual. Maybe because a lot were on holiday? Or maybe because there was a lot on in the city that weekend? The powerful new air-conditioners were so cold, we had to get them turned down! We’ll be back at this popular show on Sunday 12th October.
Small crystals of peridot are found in rocks by volcanoes. Because the iron which creates the colour is an integral part of its structure, its colour is always green – ranging from transparent lime to olive green. One of the few gemstones with only one colour and is always small beads. Peridot has been mined for thousands of years. Said to be the favourite gem of Cleopatra, and mentioned in the Bible. In ancient Egypt it was mined at night because legend tells that peridot was hard to see during the day.
Peridot has been confused with emerald and many jewellers refer to it as “evening emerald”. Peridot was later used to decorate medieval churches, carried back to Europe by the Crusaders, like the huge stones of more than 200 carats in size at Cologne Cathedral. Peridot is recommended for insomnia, digestive problems and to stimulate the mind. Some say it can repel evil spirits. Peridot is for people with the star sign of Leo.
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Carnelian is for confidence. Thought to help blood disorders and remove toxins. Carnelian is in tune with the energies of the Earth. Making you feel comfortable with your environment, able to pause and reflect, and feeling secure. Carnelian stimulates the reproductive organs too; hence its long use as a fertility symbol. Also said to help creativity, have a clearing effect and repel negative energy. A good stone for people starting new projects or who feel they are going nowhere. It motivates, allowing you to find the energy to make the most out of life. Carnelian is best for people with the zodiac sign of Leo, and for those born on a Friday.
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New venues at North Yorkshire, Penrith, Windsor, Swindon & Forest Row.
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