The 5 essentials for back to school

And yes, you know it, or at least you've felt it: it's back-to-school time! The period so eagerly awaited by some and so dreaded by others! It's the time when you get back into the swing of things, often at a thousand miles an hour. But now that the hardest part is over, it's out of the question to forget ourselves, so we take some time to treat ourselves!

And enjoying yourself also means discovering new things. That's why we've put together a short list of the 5 must-haves for back-to-school. Whether you're a budding designer or an experienced one, it's never too late to try out a new creative hobby, so let's get started!

Start / get back into embroidery

Let's face it... for a long time, embroidery wasn't the most popular activity, but we assure you that's all changed! We're sure that once you've tried it, theembroidery needle will quickly become your ally. And yes, whether it's to customize a garment, make a baby gift or decorate your home, you'll be embracing embroidery in all its forms. Don't worry, our"Basic embroidery stitches" datasheet is here to help you get started ;)

And we haven't told you everything about embroidery yet! Do you know themagic needle? Real name " Punch Needle", this needle with its extra-large eye has revolutionized embroidery. To find out more, watch a video on how to use this marvel: "How to use the punch needle or magic needle? "

To find out more, check out our embroidery tutorials.

Try your hand at macramé

You've definitely heard of it! Whether you're using micro-macramé to make fine jewelry, or macramé for larger-scale wall decorations, you're bound to be familiar with this technique. Yes, the one that consists in knotting threads together (a bit like a return to childhood with Brazilian bracelets, in fact). So whether you prefer the meticulousness of micro-macramé or the thicker threads of macramé, you're sure to find something to inspire you in our macramé tutorials.

Beginner? Don't panic, we've got just the thing for you: our macramé tutorials are specially designed for you!

• What is macramé?
• Learn the basic macramé knots

Getting to grips with resin

THE resin! It's impossible to pass up this technique! Pouring, mixing, inlaying, molding, unmolding... each step has its own satisfying side! The possibilities are endless, and the results as surprising as ever, because you're free to let your creativity run wild .

So whether you're looking to create everyday accessories or jewelry components: beads, cabochons, pendants and much more, you're bound to find what you're looking for. There's something for everyone... the hardest part is often choosing: epoxy resin, transparent or colored resin, UV resin or inclusion resin... and that's not even mentioning the choice of molds.

Find all our resin tutorials on our website.

Stringing beads

For those of you who are already adept at everything, but haven't yet dared to tackle the little beads, don't worry! Once you've trained your cat, don't worry, it's going to be just fine. Each reference in a little box, everyone in their place. There are so many color combinations and techniques to choose from, you'll be tempted to try them all! Just ask Tiffanie, our bead-weaving expert, and she'll tell you how addictive it can be!

Before you get started, take a look at our technical sheets: Learn bead weaving, where you'll find all the information you need to start a weave, make it bigger, make it smaller, etc. And if you need any further information, don't hesitate to join our Super Club des clientes Perles&Co on Facebook, where you'll find a community of bead weavers always ready to exchange ideas on the subject! No more excuses for not getting started.

Putting your hand to the clay

A nice way of saying that this is an activity you can do on your own or with your children (always under supervision, of course!). Polymer clay, a kind of modelling clay that can be baked. You probably haven't yet imagined all the possibilities offered by this material: jewelry, decorations, accessories made from polymer clay, anything is possible. Don't worry, we won't leave you in the lurch! Karine, our expert designer, is here to guide you and offer you the latest innovations to try out on a daily basis. You'll find all our technical sheets on how to get started with polymer clay: Tips and tricks on how to get started with polymer clay.

So, what's next? What are you going to get into first? We can't wait to find out!
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