jewelllery making for 2010

lindadykes

Crafty_JuJu wrote: »

I've just blogged a box idea I have for sending my on-line jewellery orders in, I'd love your opinions x

I think your box idea is fab, it looks so professional IMHO

wadyaknow

blue and silver

hogshead

Ladies I could really use some help. Earlier I bid on some beads on ebay but asked the seller after if they were on a BIN as I wanted them ASAP. Seller said yes so retracted my bid but now I can't find either on BIN option.
Can anyone see them from the seller as I really don't want to hassle them again but want them on BIN.

here and here


Thanks

nic2075

Hi I'm afraid I cant see a BIN. Maybe they got
confused with other products they sell. I would ask them again.

hogshead

Glad it wasn't just me. They were def there earlier so I guess they sold.

Giggles_Fairy

nic2075 wrote: »

Your right Giggles about once you start you cant stop lol. Ive found though once I started I decided I fancied the vintage look so went for bronze chain and findings, so I had to buy clasps jump rings and head pins. Then of course I needed brass charms etc. That was all fine then I made a silver charm bracelet so of course the bronze jump rings and headpins didnt go so I had to buy everything else in sliver plated lol.
I have them all now and got it all pretty cheap but I thought I only needed a bit of chain , clasps, beads and charms but the list kept growing.

I also bought some Beadsmith mini pliers, they were only £3.50 for a pack of three, and I use them all the time.

My advice to anyone starting out on a budget is to pick a style/colour of chain/thread/mem wire etc and stick to it at first. I now have all these different colour findings and im confusing my styles.

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Thats a brilliant tip thanks I think Im going to stick to silver. I also thought I would start with one style and progress once my confidence grows and I master that onto another style. Im starting with memory wire bracelets then think I am going to have a go at cluster bracelets, then maybe earrings, bag charms etc

I have also started a blog now too I feel like one of the cool kids hahaha I thought it would be nice to document my journey from the start hehe Plus it means I can now go and follow and comment on everyone elses

I am off to the Lake District in about an hour to stay at my partners Grandparents caravan with them so I have made his Nanna (Shes not very old only about 58 I think) a bracelet with the rest of my brown beads for inviting us to stay (I was going to make one for myself but decided she was a greater cause!). I also broke apart an old bracelet I found lingering in my room so that I had a charm to add to the end.




Have a lovely sunny weekend everyone

Crafty_JuJu

[QUOTE=Giggles_Fairy;33065261
Thats a brilliant tip thanks I think Im going to stick to silver. I also thought I would start with one style and progress once my confidence grows and I master that onto another style. Im starting with memory wire bracelets then think I am going to have a go at cluster bracelets, then maybe earrings, bag charms etc

I have also started a blog now too I feel like one of the cool kids hahaha I thought it would be nice to document my journey from the start hehe Plus it means I can now go and follow and comment on everyone elses



Have a lovely sunny weekend everyone [/QUOTE]

I've done the same, its just over 2 months now since I started making Jewellery items & I decided to start off with silver & memory wire bracelets. I have now tried them, cluster bracelets, earring, bag charms & just made my first necklaces...I can't seem to stop :rotfl:I want to go onto the bronze jewellery next
I love your memory wire bracelet, its gorgeous :T
I'm now a [STRIKE]Stalker [/STRIKE], sorry I mean follower of your blog hope you have a great weekend


Does anyone have a link to some good bracelet clasps? I bought some like this & have found some not to open very well or not spring back closed! Thanks http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190398897691

I've just blogged some new bracelets I made yesterday if you'd like a nosey x

mum2one

I haven't had chance to read whole thread, but am having a go at making jewelley, wire bracelets, necklaces (wire with a stone - simple), phone holders, zip purse holders, have brought a few bits and pieces but mainly need

Plyers etc - which and how much

Also is it better to get precut wire, presently got a roll thats est to do 70 bracelets,

If anyone knows me fromthe xmas theads, I'm starting an arts and crafts with KS1 children in Septemeber, if I can get can get some base pieces of jewelley done, the plan is to do a class with the yr 3/yr4 children (8 to 10 yrs), needs to be very reasonable.

Thank you in advance xx

VikkiJD

Afternoon All,
Just discovered this thread today and have enjoyed looking at your posts.

I have started making jewellery and it is so much fun, i am a little bit addicted to ebay and buying beads but I try not to let it cost too much and its loads of fun!

Will post some pictures when I have them and i look forward to following this thread!

:p:p

Giggles_Fairy

Crafty_JuJu wrote: »

I've done the same, its just over 2 months now since I started making Jewellery items & I decided to start off with silver & memory wire bracelets. I have now tried them, cluster bracelets, earring, bag charms & just made my first necklaces...I can't seem to stop :rotfl:I want to go onto the bronze jewellery next
I love your memory wire bracelet, its gorgeous :T
I'm now a [STRIKE]Stalker [/STRIKE], sorry I mean follower of your blog hope you have a great weekend



I've just blogged some new bracelets I made yesterday if you'd like a nosey x

Oh my, I cant believe you have only been making jewellery for two months! If I have half as much skill as you in two months time I will be happy!

Isnt that funny how I have pretty much decided to follow the same pathway as you hehe I have a few questions concerning the cluster bracelets that I just wanted to clear up/get tips on before I place an order for things, would you mind if I DM'd you to ask some advice? I wont be placing an order till next week anyway so theres no rush. Need to wait for payday haha

I LOVE the bracelets you have put on your blog. Its good to bear in mind that some people dont like flamboyant jewellery but still want to make a statement and I think those bracelets ae perfect for that!