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Links of London Sweetie Bracelets
I am getting a number of messages asking me whether I still repair Links of London Sweetie bracelets since they went into administration towards the end of 2019. The short answer is YES! I wrote a post about repairing elastic bracelets, specifically the sweetie bracelet about 5 years ago so it is about time that…
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New Delivery!
I still get a little flutter of excitement when my little Jiffy bags or supplies land on the doormat! Aside from hobbycraft, (ok for emergencies but expensive and basic), there isn’t anywhere locally where I can buy my supplies so I have to order online from places in Birmingham or London. It isn’t a problem,…
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Organising My Workload
Being a self employed restringer, it is essential that I offer a service that is reliable and prompt. My own customers and the jewellers that I work for need to know that when I quote a date for the jobs return- I mean it! To ensure that I keep my promises, I need to know…
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Sorting Box of Joy!
OK – I will admit it – I love reorganising my restringing room and love nothing more than a new/better/tidier/prettier way of arranging my bits and bobs. Today, imagine my delight when I spotted this plastic godsend! This clear plastic storage box was in my local Home Bargains shop and came in two sizes (medium…
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New Prices
I have a new pricelist for 2015. Don’t worry. Not much has changed – I have just made it easier to understand. Pearl, Precious Metal or Gemstone Bracelets (Lengths up to 8”): Knotted using existing clasp: On silk or a coloured thread where appropriate £27.00 Plain using existing clasp: This can be on elastic, wire,…
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NYE Emergency!!
I just had to repair my Hot Diamonds bracelet before I go out tonight. I had noticed that it was a bit loose but never got around to re threading it. It broke as I was getting dressed but I guess there are perks of the job. Fixed and good as new in no time!…
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January Plans
Today, I thought, might be a good day to refine my resolutions for next year. Res-o-lu-tion. Noun. A firm decision to do something. I’m not very good at these. I fall into the typical. “Get fit, loose weight, earn more” non imaginative bracket and then forget after January 3rd. So instead I am taking bite…
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Nail fail!
I decided to treat myself to new nails for Christmas! I have wanted long almond nails for ages (ask anyone on my Pinterest feed!!) so I did it! I got up one morning and squeezed into a last-minute cancellation. It never once even crossed my mind that I would physically struggle to pick up any…
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About Me
Hi I don’t really have a job title as such but “Pearl Restringer” seems to fit well enough. I am self-employed and have been doing what I do for a living for about three years now. Before then playing with beads was just a hobby – now I get paid for doing what I love! I…
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Pearl Care
Daily Care To ensure that your lovely pearls stay looking lovely you need to look after them! A pearls worst enemy is sweat, perfume, alcohol and all other acids, chemicals and dirt! A simple rule to live by is: make sure that your pearls are the last thing you put on and the first thing…
