jewelllery making for 2010

pointofnoreturn

I've just blogged another watch and a fimo cake charm bracelet if anyone wants to see!!!

VikkiJD

Thanks lindadykes :beer:

This week I would like us to do a flowery theme and call it 'Flowers In Bloom'.

Im loving all of the flowery fashion that is around at the minute and I think some flowery jewellery would fit the trend nicely! So anything with a flowery theme or even just a simple flower in the item!

Ive just said flowery a lot so im gonna leave it there!

This is my last challenge before I go off to Spain for 2 weeks so im glad the torch has been passed to me! I will choose the next 'Host' on Friday about 4:30pm if thats ok....

Vik xx

kisto

I was wondering if the lovely peeps on this thread would be able to offer me a little bit of 'basic' advice.

I want to make some simple pony bead bracelets similar to these:




I'm using clear stretch elastic but I find that the knots have a tendancy to work loose and come undone. I am tying a reef knot, then a "granny knot", pulling it tight as I go. I then snip off the loose ends of thread, leaving about 2 - 3mm.
Is there a better way to secure them (i.e. lots of knots which is a bit messy) or should I use a different type of elastic?
I'm making them to sell to my dance group, but I want to be confident they're not going to end up as a pile of beads on the floor of the dance studio!!!

LindseyandMatthew

Here is a bracelet I have made for my Mam

SGT

kisto wrote: »

I'm using clear stretch elastic but I find that the knots have a tendancy to work loose and come undone. I am tying a reef knot, then a "granny knot", pulling it tight as I go. I then snip off the loose ends of thread, leaving about 2 - 3mm.
Is there a better way to secure them (i.e. lots of knots which is a bit messy) or should I use a different type of elastic?

Hi, when I have made the elasticated bracelets I have tied a knot & then placed a drop of superglue over the knot, but be careful that you do not get your fingers in contact with the glue! (Guess who's fingers have been attached to the elastic :rotfl:)

kisto

SGT wrote: »

Hi, when I have made the elasticated bracelets I have tied a knot & then placed a drop of superglue over the knot, but be careful that you do not get your fingers in contact with the glue! (Guess who's fingers have been attached to the elastic :rotfl:)

Ah! Thanks, hadn't even thought of that. What a good idea! :T

suze1984

does anyone on here use dawanda regularly who wouldnt mind me askin a couple of quesions?? x

nic2075

Its very quiet in here. I take it most people are on hoiday?
Ive been busy scooting up and down to Aberdeen as my OH is moving there for work, plus my DD has chickenpox. Ive not been making much this week. I really wanted to do Vikki's flower challenge. Ill try if I have time later.
Hope everyones enjoying the lovely day, its not going to last here apparantly.


Suze - i have a Duwanda account and have loads listed on it but no sales , im not sure if I can help you but ill try if you want to ask.

nic2075

LindseyandMatthew wrote: »

Here is a bracelet I have made for my Mam

That bracelet is lovely. very classy looking with the black and white/silver. Was you Mum impressed?

Crafty_JuJu

Hi everyone Nic2075 I was thinking the same, very quite! I so wanted to too make something for this weeks challange, I have an idea in my head, would it be ok for me to get it done over the weekend? I've got work in an hour otherwise I'd do it now

I've had such a busy week of clearing out the house ready for the old boiler to be taken out & a new one put in. I can't beleave how much stuff I've taken to the charity shops & yet theres still no room for clothes!! lol We're off to do a car boot tomo (with kids in tow) to hopefully sell some bits....never done a car boot before any tips?? How much cash should I take for change! eerrr sorry for the questions x