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Welcome to Verchiel

My name is Rachel Smith, I am based in Royal Wootton Bassett Nr Swindon, where I design, create and live stream from.

You can purchase jewellery making supplies and kits here, also from my facebook group (link below). 

Please join me for my FREE weekly tutorials livestreamed streamed on Youtube and facebook, Wednesday - midday beadalong

Thursday -6pm Free weekly tutorial.

There also a once a month live auction with my Mom (Chris Fitter) and I, where we bring you lots of new beady goodies. 

I teach a selection of courses each year at Marlborough College Summer School for Adults and Teenagers. Summer school is taking a break in 2025, so I do hope to return in 2026.

If you have any queries then please do not hesitate to contact me by clicking on the email link below. 

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    Please join our Beading team for our second social gathering at The Croft which is next door to  St Bartholomews Church, Royal Wootton Bassett SN4 7BQ from 1.30pm till 4.30pm on Saturday 22nd March 2025

    All your materials are included, which also comes with instructions and a video tutorial.

    You can now book your space ready.

    Watch our first Beadalong on replay.

    Projects included working with leather, beads, tigertail and creating earrings using beads and small cone ends.

    Thursday tutorial time 23rd January 6pm

    This weeks Thursday tutorial time will be broadcast on Youtube and facebook at the same time. You can shop materials for these projects on the link below.

    A beautiful new range of flash labradorite cabochons, ideal for bead embroidery and wire wrapping.

    To claim you free pdf downloadable pattern, subscribe to my newsletter when you land on the website.

    This Thursdays tutorial 28th November 2024 will guide you through how to read and work through the pattern.

    Checkout our new range of crystal rondelles

    Theres now over 80 tutorials in my Youtube channel including the latest extended length video on how to make these fabulous Victorian style beadwork baubles! 

    Why not treat a Friend or loved one to a Beads by Verchiel eGift Voucher? It can redeemed on anything on the website and redeemed against a workshop too. 

    Your vouchers will be Emailed to you after purchase. 

    Learn how to make these colourful angel ornaments using .8 and .4mm wire and small crystal rondelles or size 6 seed beads. All available to buy here. 

    FREE WEEKLY TUTORIALS

    Join our facebook community for free live weekly tutorials every Thursday at 6pm.  

    You also have access to watching back all previous lives and you can purchase lots of wonderful beads and accessories in the group too. 

    NEW SELF PACED WORKSHOP TO MAKE A MINI BEAD EMBROIDERY BEE.

    OPTIONs WITH OR WITHOUT A KIT (CLICK ON THE LINKS TO BOOK)

    About the Project: Suitable for total beginners or experienced beaders. 

    Options include:-

    self paced workshop with a kit
    You can choose from a silver or gold mini bee kit, which has all of the materials (with the exception of the e6000 glue), written and photograph instructions.  Posted to your door (postage included in the cost of the kit)

    £50

    OR

    Self paced workshop without a kit

    I would only suggest going for this option if you have either already purchased a bee kit online from Beads by Verchiel or Create and Craft Tv or if you have purchase a set of bee stamps. 

    £25

     

    Join me at 6pm every Thursday in my facebook group for a FREE weekly live tutorial with a giveaway for one lucky viewer.  Watch the latest tutorial on how to make this Heart Pendant using Czech Matabo Superduos.  

    Join me at 6pm every Thursday in my facebook group for a FREE weekly live tutorial with a giveaway for one lucky viewer.  Watch the latest tutorial on how to make this Rope necklace using Czech Matabo Superduos.  

    Visit my gallery of pdf patterns that will be sent to you at the touch of a button.  Full written and photographed instructions for a variety of projects including bead embroidery, wirework, beadwork and paracord. 

    ⭐️Tutorial on making a beaded kumihimo earrings⭐️

    📌Materials used include a kumihimo board, seed beads, s lon thread cord ends and earring hooks. 

    ⭐️Tutorial on making a beadwork ring using 2 drop peyote stitch⭐️

    📌Materials used include needle and thread and seed beads 

    ⭐️Make a beadwork flower using needle and thread⭐️

    📌Materials used include Czech triangles, seed beads & crystals.

    ⭐️Make a beadwork flower 2nd design using needle and thread⭐️

    📌Materials used include Czech triangles, seed beads & crystals.

    ⭐️Watch the latest mini make⭐️

    📌How to make a macrame dragonfly using paracord or rattail

    ⭐️Watch the latest mini make⭐️

    📌How to make a beaded stretch bracelet using chain, beads, charms and elastic. 

    Mini tutorial on how to make2 different style suncatchers; one using tigertail and chain and the other using eyepins and chain (both combined with beads)

    Mini tutorial on how to make a simple knotty necklace using thin cord and large hole beads. 

    ⭐️Rachels monthly repair shop⭐️

    📌HOW TO REPLACE A CLASP
    📌Replace a broken clasp on a necklace or bracelet.
    📌Add a magnetic clasp to your jewellery for easy wear.

    Watch the latest mini tutorial on making jump rings to match with your jewellery making projects. 

    On the last Friday of each month I broadcast a  new video episode of Rachels Repair shop in my facebook page.

    I bring something new each month, looking at how to make general repairs and also how to upcycle and recycle old jewellery. 

    All videos can be accessed by clicking on the link below.  If your on facebook, please join me for my next broadcast. Pop over and say hi. 

    Watch my latest free video tutorial on making these beautiful charm bracelets using Czech superduos and Czech triangles using beadwork techniques. 

    You can also buy the kits here, in 4 different colours, with full instructions and all the materials that you need to make them. Just click on the links below.