{"title":"Mixed Media","description":"\u003cp\u003eMixed media covers different types of material in which you make your own beads and jewellery from mediums such as Sculpey polymer clay, Silver Art Clay, epoxy resin and shrink plastic\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"silversmithing-starter-kit","title":"Silversmithing Starter Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur Silversmithing Starter Kit is perfect for beginners and for those wanting to get to grips with simple soldering techniques at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Silver Smithing Starter Kit contains a gas torch; a soldering sheet; reverse action tweezers; easy solder; a borax cone and ceramic dish.  There is also 50g of Picklean; plastic tweezers; a set of metal files; a set of sanding pads; anti tarnish polishing cloth; 1mm copper wire; a wooden bench peg and 10cm of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mailorder-beads.co.uk\/shop\/1mm-18-gauge-half-hard-sterling-silver-wire\/\"\u003e1mm sterling silver wire\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note Gas for the torch is not supplied in the kit, this is easy to buy from many super markets and hardware shops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit comes with a comprehensive information and instruction booklet along with an accompanying YouTube video tutorials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit was designed by our silversmithing tutors as an ideal collection of starter equipment to buy after attending one of our silversmithing workshops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to find out more or get some hands on experience before purchasing a kit, we run beginner Silversmithing classes. View the workshop here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mailorder-beads.co.uk\/shop\/silversmithing-beginners-ring-workshop\/\"\u003eSilversmithing Beginners Ring workshop\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can find more of our kits available \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mailorder-beads.co.uk\/product-category\/kits-patterns-gifts\/\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. You can also find further jewellery making inspiration along with hints and tips on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/mailorderbead\"\u003eYouTube channel\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Bead Shop (Nottm) Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53330639651149,"sku":"BS20582","price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/6274\/0813\/files\/Silver-smithing-3-resize.jpg?v=1774447819"},{"product_id":"art-clay-silver-beginner-kit","title":"Art Clay Silver Beginner Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe art clay silver beginner's kit comes with everything a beginner needs to get started with the fascinating medium of Art Clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArt Clay Silver is real silver held in a binding medium to make it sculpt-able, similar to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mailorder-beads.co.uk\/product-category\/polymer-clay-metal-clay-resin-shrink-plastic\/polymer-clay\/\"\u003eFimo polymer clay.\u003c\/a\u003e You are left with a 99% pure silver piece of jewellery after the binding clay is burnt off during firing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit comes in a strong re-sealable clear bags and contains the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 7g Art Clay Silver (New Formula)\u003cbr\u003e\n- Acrylic Roller - for rolling out the clay\u003cbr\u003e\n- Plastic spacers 1.5mm thick - to help make the clay an even thickness\u003cbr\u003e\n- Oyumaru (resin mould) - for making moulds and is re-useable.\u003cbr\u003e\n- Sponge sanding pad set - to shape and smooth your clay before firing, and to mirror polish your silver after firing (use red, blue and green in this order)\u003cbr\u003e\n- Brass Brush - for brushing your piece after firing, leaves a satin finish\u003cbr\u003e\n- Silver polishing cream - for polishing a piece to a mirror finish\u003cbr\u003e\n- Polishing cloth - for polishing a piece to a mirror finish\u003cbr\u003e\n- Liver of Sulphur - to give a black patina, antiquing solution\u003cbr\u003e\n- Round jump ring - to hang on a chain\u003cbr\u003e\n- Stainless steel net for firing over a gas hob.\u003cbr\u003e\n- Burnisher - for bringing up a high shine on raised surfaces.\u003cbr\u003e\n- Instruction booklet - with detailed clear instructions and pictures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7g of clay to make a basic ring, or several small pendants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo fire your silver clay creations you can use:\u003cbr\u003e\na kitchen torch and ceramic firing brick\u003cbr\u003e\na steel net (included in the kit) on a gas hob or camping stove, full instructions also included.\u003cbr\u003e\nor a kiln. Our kiln is available for hire, please call or email for more information.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Bead Shop (Nottm) Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53330642501965,"sku":"BS08207","price":79.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/6274\/0813\/files\/silver-art-clay-beginners-kit_580e4314-2d0b-445e-8832-5daa08b51a8f.jpg?v=1770138791"},{"product_id":"resin-jewellery-starter-kit","title":"Resin Jewellery Starter Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs resin is getting more and more popular in jewellery making, we have put together a Resin Jewellery Starter Kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit contains \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mailorder-beads.co.uk\/shop\/gedeo-crystal-resin-bio-kit-clear-150ml\/\"\u003e150ml crystal clear epoxy Resin Bio\u003c\/a\u003e; 2 flexible mould trays with 25 assorted jewellery cavities; 2 pigments; 10 mixing cups; 5 wooden stirrers.  There is also Devcon (5 minute epoxy glue) and a selection of findings so that you can turn your many resin items into jewellery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit also comes with an information booklet which includes two basic projects put together by our resin tutor to get you started and build your confidence.  We also have YouTube videos to help get to grips with the resin making process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit is presented in substantial recyclable packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Bead Shop (Nottm) Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53330643779917,"sku":"BS08940","price":54.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/6274\/0813\/files\/Resin-kit-cover-image-purple-bio.jpg?v=1774447679"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/6274\/0813\/collections\/Mixed-Media-Category-image-2.jpg?v=1768924680","url":"https:\/\/the-bead-shop-nottingham.myshopify.com\/collections\/mixed-media.oembed","provider":"The Bead Shop (Nottingham) Limited.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}