Buying Policy

In order to serve you better in your buying experience, we would appreciate your kind attention to our buying policy as follows.

SHOPPING CART
We highly recommend you to use our online shopping cart to avoid any delays or miscommunications. If you have any doubts on the payment, you may choose "Payment Pending" under Payment Modes upon checkout and we will advise you accordingly.

If, for any reasons you do not hear a reply from us, please feel free to contact Cynthia.


PAYMENT
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- Cash (self-collection)
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If there should be any discrepancies in the payment, customers will be refunded promptly.


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Thank you for your kind attention.

Sterling Silver Pearly Bangle (SOLD OUT)

*Both kits have been sold. If you are interested, please send us an email and we will update you when it becomes available again.

On April 1, we featured the 'Pearly Bangle Design' at our blog. Beady Girl has now come up with another new colour and materials for the same design.

This bangle is stitched with Sterling Silver 3mm metal beads onto the band of Size 11 Supra Gold seed beads. The combination of gold and silver creates a great contrast to the bangle which is very popular amongst the current fine jewellery trend.

Each complete kit costs S$61.50 and comprises of :

- 400 units of Sterling Silver 3mm Beads (S$46)

- Size 11 Supra Gold Seed Beads 15gm (S$12)

- Size 15 24kt Gold-plated Seed Beads 2gm (S$1.20)

- Gold-plated 2-hole clasp 1 unit (S$2.30)

- #12 Beading Needle (complimentary)

- Design Manual (complimentary)

There are only 2 kits available for sale from 15 May 09 onwards. If you wish to pre-order, please kindly email Cynthia at info@beadygirl.com.

Please note that the design manual only details on the design element and no technique is being taught inside. If you are unfamiliar with our 'Bollywood Bangle' project, this beading kit is not suitable for your usage.

Thank you.

DIY Project - Notice Board

While decorating for my new beading/craft room, I thought of not having a conventional looking notice board to be hung on the wall. Thus, I decided to do a quick DIY project to dress it up abit.

Materials and Tools:
1. Framed Cord Board (Size up to individual) or Canvass Board
2. Piece of Fabric (Size larger than board by at least 2 inches) - The retro designed fabric that I have used came from Jo-Ann which is actually meant for home decor. I feel that a hardier fabric works better for this project.
3. Brown Tape (used normally for picture framing)
4. Scissors, Ruler, Big Stapler

Duration of Project: 10 minutes

Method:
Spread the fabric over the cord board and staple one side firmly onto the wooden frame at intervals. Pull the fabric tight at the opposite end and repeat the process. For the remaining two sides, make neat folds at the corners before stapling them onto the board. Trim the excess fabric and cover it up with the brown tape.

Voila! You have made yourself a one-of-a-kind notice board!

My Craft Room

I have finally settled in my new residence and almost completed with the unpacking, decorations, etc. The last room that I have put together is my new craft cum guest room. It is a small space but big enough to put a twin sofa bed, 2 slim cabinets, and a working table and chair.

The highlight of this room is the "Cherry Blossom" decal that I have purchased from Decorette, recommended to me by Lis (Simple Arts Planet). It adds accent to the plain white wall where I have placed the sofa bed. Decorette sells a good range of wall decals and customises for customers. I have looked for a long time for this decal theme and was so glad when Lis tells me about Decorette.

Adjacent to the wall is where the working table is placed. I have made myself a notice board using leftover fabric and cork board. It is a very simple DIY project and the colourful circular prints perk up the wall instantly. You would have noticed a little black bird sitting on top of the notice board which is a complimentary gift from Decorette.

I am pleased with the setup of the new space and hopefully more creativity juice will flow out from there!

May Crafter - Simple Arts Planet

Gracing as our May Crafter is my good friend, Lis Chaong from Simple Arts Planet. Simple Arts Planet (SAP) specialises in Amigurumi dolls which are all uniquely designed by Lis. It sells project kits, crochet patterns, supplies and customised wedding favours. Of all, I would like to specially mention about her crochet patterns and wedding favours.

The crochet patterns are fully illustrated with detailed step-by-step instructions. From her customers' positive feedbacks, Lis has made working with crochet a walk in the park.

Another specialty of SAP is customised wedding favours for couples. Some of the favourites are fridge magnets, bottle openers and thank you notes. SAP has an in-house graphic designer, so every design is one-of-a-kind.

I have known Lis for almost a decade and since the early years of our friendship, she has always revealed the creative side of her. Some of the gifts that I received from her are crocheted bookmark and a cell pouch. Her workmanship is superb and she would not compromise for sub-standard quality. She takes pride in her work and works very closely with her clients to make sure they are 100% satisfied with her products and services.

Besides SAP online store, SAP products are also available for sale at Etsy and Dawanda. So, if you like Amigurumi dolls crochet or a bride/groom-to-be looking for personalised wedding favours, do check out the delectable range of SAP products!

Photos are courtesy of Simple Arts Planet.

Press : Silver Chain Bracelet Featured in DOTE

Beady Girl's new 'Intricate Oval Chain' bracelet is featured in one of Dote's latest nursing wear collection.

This bracelet is another variation from the round links, that is created using tubular, increase and decrease peyote stitches. The links are shaped in oval and embellished with Swarovski crystal pearls at intervals. The finished bracelet looks bold but yet sleek. It is a wonderful match with Dote's black 'Sienna Halter' dress.

Dote is founded by Ms Dorothy Loh who also designs for the brand. The nursing dresses are so stylish but yet functional. I am particularly impressed with the slit openings in the underlayers as they are so cleverly hidden that no one would even guess it is a nursing wear! Dorothy also owns and designs for Dotted Line (women's wear label) which she started in 2006. You may recall one of her beautiful dresses, the 'Carnival Dress' that is currently featured in Beady Girl's 'Mix & Match' Gallery.

I am proud to own a few pieces from Dorothy's creations and am sure to add more in the near future. Whether you are looking for nursing wear or love beautiful dresses, do check out the wonderful collections from this talented designer!

The "Last" Class

Beady Girl conducted her "last" class at Beads Cage on 18 April 09 and will be taking a short break after that.

Russian Spiral Class

I would like to thank all the students for their kind support, especially those who have followed Beady Girl through the many courses. Also, not forgetting the staff (Yvonne, Christine & Vivian) from Beads Cage who have promoted the courses earnestly.

I will be working on new techniques and designs, and hope to present the new courses when I return. In the meantime, stay tuned to our website and blog for updates periodically.

Extending the Life of your Seed Beads

I have often been asked if the colour coating on the seed beads will wear off over time. The answer is unfortunately a YES. No matter what brands or types, the coating does come off or fade after a long period of time, though the better brands will probably take a longer time than its inferior counterparts. Other factors include the technology used in coating the beads, e.g. baked on or dyed, the types of finishes, e.g. galvanised or opaque, and etc.

Recently, I enquired through a seed beads supplier on protecting the coating and this is what she said:

"The metallic color of the glass seed beads may chip or wear away when handled for long periods of time or left in direct sunlight. Like our galvanized silver Delica seed beads, you may be able to extend the life of the bead's color by applying an artist's fixative, such as DesignaSeal."

Another advice came from an editor from Bead & Button Magazine.

"You can temporarily string the beads, spray them with fixative, and then remove them from the strands. You'll want to turn the beads or roll them around and use a couple coats of the fixative to make sure the beads are evenly covered. Make sure to let the fixative dry between each coating."

Personally, I have not tried the artist's fixative spray yet and will probably give it a try sometime later. My tips are:

- Avoid exposing your seed beaded jewellery or seed beads under direct sunlight.
- Clean your jewellery after each wear.
- When working with the seed beads, make sure your hands are clean as sweat can react with the finish on the beads.
- Keep them in cool, dry areas.
- Use good quality/branded seed beads.

Beady Girl carries two main brands of seed beads at her online store. The Czech Rep. seed beads are mainly from Jablonex, which is the world number one company in the production seed beads and elite in their categoary. The Supra seed beads range is from another company and I was informed the finish is a baked-on metallic finish which is more durable than sprayed on metallic finish. The Japanese seed beads are from the renowned Miyuki, the first Japanese seed bead maker. Its online site provides information on the colour durability of its seed beads.

Although I cannot guarantee the colour durability of the seed beads, but I hope the information and tips provided can help to prolong the lives of your masterpieces.

Pearly Bangle Design - FREE

Beady Girl has come up with her latest design on her signature 'Bollywood Bangle'. Instead of embellishing it with Swarovski crystals and cross-stitches across the bangle, the bangle is stitched with Swarovski crystal pearls in criss-cross pattern throughout. This pattern is also suitable for the 'Bollywood Cuff'.

To receive a free hard copy of this design, simply make a purchase of Swarovski crystal pearls 3mm for the project at Beads Cage from 4 April onwards. Please note that the manual contains instructions on the design technique only. If you are not familiar with our 'Bollywood Cuff' or 'Bollywood Bangle' projects, this manual is not suitable for your usage. Beady Girl will not entertain any enquiries if you have not attended these classes.

New Mailing Address

With effect from 3 April 09, please kindly forward all mails to our new postal address at

Beady Girl

VBox 886959

Singapore 919191

Thank you.