How hard is it to make your own jewellry?

Littlemadam83

Hi fellow B2B's,

I have been searching everywhere for a nice 3 piece jewellry set for the big day, but there is nothing that warrants spending alot of money on. My tiara is made of Swaroski crystals, and would like it to maybe match.

Now, there are some on Ebay with the same crystal and was thinking this would probably work, but how easy would it be to DIY? I will look around for pricing and see if its worth it, but if anyone has any ideas that would be great!

Thanks

LM xxx

Yellowbug

can you post photos of the style you are looking for?

some jewellery is pretty easy to make, some is difficult, so if you can show me what it is you are after I will try and give you some clues about making it

Toothfairy4

I make my own jewellery to, as yellowbug says, some pics would give us an idea of difficulty x

Littlemadam83

OOOOOH lovely thank you!! That is really sweet!

I will have a hunt for some pictures and fingers crossed it's high on the easiness scale!!

Thanks again xxx

Littlemadam83

Here is the bracelet I really like. It would be with the same Swaroski crystals my tiara is from. Oooooh i'm nervous now!!! I will try and find a necklace and earings now (is sooo hard it's busy at work for once lol)

http://kiwijewels.com/p_images/bracelets/swarovski_bracelets/swarovski_bracelet_jet_trip.jpg

Thanks again xxx

Littlemadam83

Do you think this would look ok for the necklace? I think the bracelet might be a bit OTT so any fashion advice would also greatly be appreciated

http://www.baseinchina.com/up_files/images/2009420/633757917808961148-Wholesale-Swarovski-Necklace.gif

As for earings, something like these?

http://www.netflorist.co.za/sites/nf2003/images/swr-6-6-15_4.jpg

I have a feeling all this is a bit too much but any ideas greatly recieved!!

Tam xxx

Yellowbug

ok i cant see the bracelet.....my computer wont go to the site for some reason


but i can see the necklace and earrings


both look.........easy


do you have any jewellery making tools or supplies at all? just wondering about costs for you if you have to buy everything

how much are the pieces to buy ready made? (i expect the swarovski necklace is a lot of pennies )

the necklace is basically a case of threading the beads on....then attaching the clasp

the earrings are similar, you get an earring bar/drop attach the bottom bead and fasten it in place then thread the other beads on, then attach the part you put through your ear (you could either have a post or a hook )

Toothfairy4

Yes, they all look pretty simple, but depends on what supplies you have. I buy a lot of my beads from Beads Direct, they sell all the swarovski ones etc. There is also a video section (at the top) which gives you basic tutorials of how to do everything if your a beginner x

pretzelnut

Its really easy.
I have never ade any jewellry before but i decided i wanted a crystal bouquest so i am making one.

Im also making the buttonholes, corsages, tiara's and our jewellery.

I find it sooooo theraputic, and all those crystals are so sprakly.

xShelx

Im a jewellery maker xx

Littlemadam83

Toothfairy4 wrote: »

Yes, they all look pretty simple, but depends on what supplies you have. I buy a lot of my beads from Beads Direct, they sell all the swarovski ones etc. There is also a video section (at the top) which gives you basic tutorials of how to do everything if your a beginner x

WOW - thanks Toothfairy, there is anything and everything on that site!! I am composing a list as we speak!

I am pondering however, the Swaroski is more expensive than say the chzech beads. My tiara is Swaroski AB Crystals, so if I get other AB crystals do you think it will look totally out of place and silly? Hmmmm, for a total noob I have no idea

Princesswoo - Sounds like you are really crafty (in the craft sense)! Are you going to post pictures as they sound like they are going to be amazing!!!

Shel - Jewellery making does look so fun!! Will reply to your PM in a bit x