Jewellery Designer Monika Soltesz

08/02/2026

Yep. Had to do it…

05/02/2026

Morning all. I don’t usually post collection links, but this is one of my son’s best friends who is collecting for a charity that I once donated my hair to. It is called the Princess Trust, who make real hair wigs for children who have lost their hair, often through cancer. It costs £700 to make each wig. I also know how much he loves his hair, so this is a huge sacrifice for him. So if anyone is able to donate the cost of just a few beads from their stash (and knowing how much of a stash most of us have, it won’t make a huge difference, am I right 😉), Adam and I would be hugely grateful. Thank you.

Donate to Adam's fundraising page for Little Princess Trust

25/09/2025

Well hello again beading buddies! Sorry about the long radio silence, unfortunately life gets in the way and I now have much less time to focus on my beading than I would like. Nevertheless, some of you may remember my Buzzing Bees necklace that I made 3 years ago now (where has the time gone?!?!). If you missed out on the booklet then, and would still like to get your hands on a copy, I have just listed the digital version in my Etsy shop! Actually, I still have a few printed copies, so if you would prefer one of those, just message me. For the digital version however, have a look at my Etsy listing: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4375999809/2-in-1-buzzing-bees-necklace-pdf You will also find some of my other booklets, plus some new tutorials in my Etsy shop here: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/BeadingByMonika As always, happy beading!

26/07/2025

Sorry about the few and far between posts! Life is busy! But as International Beading Week starts today, well..

To celebrate International Beading Week, 26 July to 3 August, I'm holding a 20% sale on all my beading tutorials in my Etsy shop https://beadingbymonika.etsy.com The sale will only be live during IBW, so be quick! Happy beading everyone!

20/04/2025

Happy Easter 🐣

21/03/2025

So continuing with my clearout… I have somehow managed to end up with TWO copies of this fantastic book by Dianne Fitzgerald. Which is odd because it’s not easy to come by. Nevertheless, I have listed one on ebay for £63, but if anyone on here would like it, I will let it go for £55 including postage (UK only). It’s a fantastic book if you enjoy 3d beading! Used, but very good condition. Thanks all.

07/03/2025

Hope everyone’s well and beading away! Who’s up for a FREE giveaway??

Before I can get back to beading and designing new tutorials (allthough I do have a couple in the pipeline, so watch this space!), I have been doing a bit of clearing out. Some of my previous DVD’s were accidentally double orderered, so there were a lot left over, and I somehow ended up with them! I can’t bring myself to throw them away. So. I have decided to give them away for FREE! There a 5 titles that I have a lot of, see picture. I am giving them away as a set of 5 - no singles, they come as a set! All I ask is £3.50 to cover my P&P costs (cheapest I could find) - only because I have over 100 lots, so £3.50 x 100, would cost me a LOT to pay for the postage. You can have as many sets as you like, feel free to give them away to friends or re-sell them, or keep as souvenirs, or cut them up and make them into suncatchers if you fancy 🤷🏻‍♀️. If you would like more than one lot, I will combine the postage and let you know what it comes to. Just send me a message, or comment below that you would like one and I will send you my details. Thanks all!

26/02/2025

5 years ago! How time flies 🙂

Decorative Stars with Monika Soltesz DVD (PAL)

Product Code: FDTY81

http://www.jewellerymaker.com//en-gb/product/fdty81/

Pretty in Plaid INC Galvanised Berry, Metallic Earth & Navy Blue Delica 11/0s

Product Code: INXC64

http://www.jewellerymaker.com//en-gb/product/inxc64/

Pretty Posy; Miyuki Delica 11/0's in s/l Orange, s/l Fuchsia & Opaque Pea Green

Product Code: FEXC95

http://www.jewellerymaker.com//en-gb/product/fexc95/

Green Goddess; Miyuki Delica 11/0's in Opaque Jade Green, Galv Gold & Matte Black

Product Code: PNXC15

http://www.jewellerymaker.com//en-gb/product/pnxc15/

Lavender Mist; Czech Teacup Beads 4x2mm 3 x 100pcs and Czech O Beads 2x4mm 100pcs

Product Code: YPXC18

http://www.jewellerymaker.com//en-gb/product/ypxc18/

Woodland Walk; Czech Teacup Beads 4x2mm 3 x 100pcs and Czech O Beads 2x4mm 100pcs

Product Code: PGXC23

http://www.jewellerymaker.com//en-gb/product/pgxc23/

Eternal Flame; Czech Teacup Beads 4x2mm 3 x 100pcs and Czech O Beads 2x4mm 100pcs

Product Code: MVXC03

http://www.jewellerymaker.com//en-gb/product/mvxc03/

Ocean Deep; Czech Teacup Beads 4x2mm 3 x 100pcs and Czech O Beads 2x4mm 100pcs

Product Code: AJXC06

http://www.jewellerymaker.com//en-gb/product/ajxc06/