jewelllery making for 2010

Jo.G

Sorry they are massive! How do you change that?!

clairewop

They are lovely

CommitedToChange

Hi guys - I'd like to make my own jewellery and was wondering if you thought this was a good kit - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/JEWELLERY-KIT-BEADS-FINDINGS-BOOK-TIGERTAIL-MORE-/270501440897?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Crafts_JewelleryMaking_GL&hash=item3efb246d81 Suggestion one

or should i get the simpler one here - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/JEWELLERY-MAKING-KIT-BEADS-FINDINGS-TOOLS-TIGERTAIL-ETC-/260526414436?pt=UK_Crafts_JewelleryMaking_GL&hash=item3ca8959a64 suggestion two.

I'm not sure where to start to be honest and don't want to get more than I need initially

Thanks

(sorry for the giant links, not sure how to do neat links or where to find how to do it )

sethsgran

commitedTochange, do you know what kind of things you want to make eg earrings yes/no etc. This will help determine what kit to buy

LJM

Jo.G love your bracelets in my fav colours too

CommitedToChange

Sethsgran - I would like to make earrings, necklaces and bracelets - starting with beads to see how I do, but I don't mind leaving earrings for a while if they require different stuff.

Jo.G

How easy is it to fall back into this! I will have to ban ebay until next pay day, I've just bought more beads and snowflakes. Good job my OH doesnt ask how much I spend! Its so easy to get carried away by all the pretty beads and I could really do with a few more seed bead mixes. I'll have to try and flog some to my friends and family again!!

LJM

i can vouch that ebay is totally addictive lol

Jo.G

It doesnt help that I dont always read things properly. I bought some lovely gold seed beads but they are the smallest size so I cant use them as planned for the snowflakes or the wine glass charms as intended!

jenny_f

Jo.G wrote: »

It doesnt help that I dont always read things properly. I bought some lovely gold seed beads but they are the smallest size so I cant use them as planned for the snowflakes or the wine glass charms as intended!

I've done that! Bought memory wire (that I wanted) but it was ring size not bracelet size - doh!