Jewelry Making

Ok, so here's the deal, I want to try bead-weaving. I want to see if I'm up to it cause it seems really hard/time-consuming, But i'm up for a challenge. Before I'm willing to try any of this, I need serious advice on the supplies, what should I get and from where? Since I'm starting out I don't want to have to spend a lot of money, I'm might not go w/ it, I'm just trying it out. The #1 supply prob. is which string to use that'll actually stay in when I tie my pathic knots, that'll be thin yet strong enough to pass thru the bead more than twice. #2, any books w/ simple designs for starters, w/ help w/ knots? Thankx a lot 4 ur help.

It's a great hobby!!
Start here online for lots of good info and links to more.
http://beadwork.about.com/b/a/195715.htm

Most beaders use a thread called Nymo, some use beadalon wire, or fireline (fishing line), and others. I personally use doubled Nymo size B for most things. Thread is generally conditioned either with beeswax or "thread heaven". Beeswax is best if the item needs to be woven tighter and be a bit stiff. I use size 12 beading needles most of the time, sometimes size 11.

My suggestion for starting out is to choose a project, then get just the materials you need for that project. Beadweaving magazine and Bead and Button magazine both have a lot of good projects in them for beadweaving, and they also have tips for supplies, and instructions for basic techniques, including knotting, in each issue. Look at their websites as well. There are also sites online that sell kits … that would also be a good choice for trying the hobby out and seeing if you like it.

Hope this helps.
Enjoy!
Happy Beading!

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So after searching for forever I finally found this discontinued necklace I've been looking for on Ebay.

The seller packaged it ridiculous though, and while I bought insurance, I really would like to try and fix it! It was made of like big gold loops and a few plastic (lucite) loops all connected. I payed $70 for it, and I'm so upset.

Here is a photo of it before it arrived broken:
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j288/RaquelleBelle/JuicyPinkEnamelLuciteNecklace.jpg

One of the little platic "rings" cracked, so I have a small half with like the long toggle thing and a few O's and I have a long half with the ring closure and heart.

I basically want to know if they sell like a gold loopy ring thing that opens where I can just go and connect the two halves??

Or is there anything else I can do for a necklace of this kind/style?

Oh great you have a third thread! lol good good because I wanted to also tell you that my boyfriend said crazy glue will never work. It wont last so it's better to go to a repair shop after all. Good luck!

its about 20 inches long and i was thinking around twenty dollars for this necklace if you think it should be more or less tell me and tell me where i can sell it with the internet being the last resort here are some pics http://i453.photobucket.com/albums/qq259/matayeos/hematiteneclace001.jpg
http://i453.photobucket.com/albums/qq259/matayeos/hematiteneclace002.jpg also im trying to earn some money so i can buy my girlfreind something but i dont want to give that to her dont ask me why because i dont know it just doesnt seem right so i want to get her something like a ring made of hematite like this one http://www.amazon.com/Multi-Faceted-Magnetic-Hematite-Band/dp/B000Q7UCUA/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&s=jewelry&qid=1227580015&sr=8-15 and i know its cheap but i like it because it looks veary nice also tell me if thats a good gift

well for the nacklace quartz is super common and a super cheap stone tigers eye is a common stone too and cheap as well, but the hematite is common too but it is worth a bit more than quartz and tigers eye.
I would say it would be worth around about 17 dollars!

I make beaded jewelry (necklaces, bracelets, anklets, earrings, rings) and I just wanted some suggestions about color, style, length, sizes etc. thanks a lot
For this summer - popular colors and such

Hi! If you're looking for jewelry trends for the spring and summer, I think I can help. I have a web site that helps jewelry makes and designers market their creations. I've written several articles on jewelry trends for 2007.

The favored color this spring will be variations on the color blue with denim blue being particularly strong. You'll also see blues ranging from an aquatic shade to a deep aquamarine. The new blues will be paired with a variety of neutral shades due to the emphasis on natural and organic.

Surprisingly enough, you'll see black and white color combinations staying strong into the warm weather. In general colors will be more muted with grey undertones this season as opposed to the bright shades of the past. Think natural, neutral and muted.

Wood and stone beads will be popular this spring and summer which is consistent with the natural theme. Gold and goldtone beads will be strong along with highly textured metal jewelry in gold shades. Look for an emphasis on big chains combined with dramatic pendants as well as cuffed bracelets of all types.

You'll see alot of mixed metal jewelry with a variety of unusual finishes. Freshwater pearls will continue to be popular especially when paired with a variety of gemstone beads such as garnets, sapphires, and rubys.

As far as length and size, longer necklaces will be popular and will often be worn several at a time to create a more dramatic effect. Longer, drop earrings will remain in style, with those that incorporate gemstones being particularly popular.

Hope this helps a bit! Jewelry is always a challenge since the styles change so quickly. Best of luck to you with your jewelry making.

Kristie
http://www.jewelry-marketing.com
http://www.squidoo.com/jewelrydesign

My mom makes handmade jewelry out of sterling silver and natural stones, and most recently enamel. She is always receiving complements on her pieces, and has had one bracelet featured in a jewelry magazine, as well as a few pieces in galleries. But she wants to start selling them on a larger basis, how could she start doing that? Does anyone know where she can find a representative? Thanks!
hey, thank you so much for responding, your answers were very helpful!

Since your mom has never had a business before, I would strongly recommend that you both talk to a business counselor before you do anything especially spend money. You have to determine whether you'll start a web based business or one with a store front. I'd call the local office of SCORE (go to http://www.score.org and input your zip code to find the chapter nearest you), the advice is FREE.

The counselor at SCORE will most likely advise you to write a business plan which is very good advice because it will force you to dig out all of the start up details and the costs of starting a handmade jewelry business and force you to also understand all of the aspects of this business including the customers you'll concentrate on (your market ) and how you'll go after them.

You'll need to register the business with your state controller's office and make sure that you have any city and county licenses if any are needed where you live. All of this will come out in a business plan.

Try this link :
http://www.ychange.com/small-business-consulting-articles.html and read some of the articles especially the ones about a business plan and starting a business.
Good Luck

I am creating custom made jewelry for those who have loved ones in the military and i want to use crystals that match the colors for each branch and I am having some trouble finding clear answers….

The first link are the colors of each branch within the Army. You can also use colors for elite forces in the Army. They're represented by a beret color:
Rangers assigned to the 75th Ranger Regiment wear the tan beret; soldiers who are Special Forces qualified and assigned to Special Forces manning positions within the US Special Operations Command wear the Green Beret. Paratroopers, soldiers who are both Airborne qualified and assigned to an active parachutist position; wear the Maroon Airborne Beret. (from Wikipedia)

If you go by "team" colors for the academy of each branch:

Army (Black Knights) - black and gold
Marines - N/A (with Navy)
Navy (Midshipmen) - navy and yellow (or gold, not sure)
Air Force (Falcons) - blue and white

I made a bet with my girl friend and if I lost, I had to be her slave tomorrow so I lost and yall get to pick out what i wear I will be doing Some hArd labor for her

here are the instructions

All ya gotta do it Click on the link below and make me anout fit after you get done making the outfit PLEASE CLICK ON THE SUBMIT MY OUTFIT BUTTON So the Outfit will show up

rules
1. i gotta wear shoes w/o socks
2. I need a necklace ,anklet ,toe ring and watch and hat to wear
3. it can be crazy
4. I can be stripped down to nothing but jewelry shoes and under garments,
5. it must be suited for outside work
6. Have fun with it
7. I must have a tank or sleeve less shirt with one of the outfits

here is the link

http://mydrobe.com/my/eventdetails2.aspx?q=9919

also yall get to choose what i wear under my pants it was part of the bet too

1. boxers
2. ladies panties
3. nothing

Also My g/f is providing the panites b/c she found some my size

there ya go

I’ve always been creative and interested in making things with my hands. Drawing, painting, scrapbooking, pottery, jewelry making, and a bunch more. I saw Nights in Rodanthe and the second I saw her pull out what looked to be tools, I was hooked. Then I figured out that they’re wood tools. How do I get into that hobby? Where do I start? How do I start? Where do I buy these tools? Oh so many questions!!! Please help me!!!!!

The first thing you need to do, is decide what kind of woodworking you want to do… this will affect what kind of tools, and space, you need to work with.

Let me forewarn you… this can be an expensive hobby, lol, but it can also be very rewarding.

I'm an old hand at woodworking. I've got something, a piece of furniture, or decorative item in every room of my home, that I've made.

There are a number of resources you can turn to, many of which have already been mentioned by others, here in answer to your question.
Let me break them down just a bit -
Your local Lowe's store is a good place to look for materials to work with, and many tools.
Your local Library is an excellent place to look for 'how to' books on a variety of woodworking skills….carpentry, carving, intarsia, etc.
Fox Chapel publishing caters to the wood carving industry,and offer a variety of books on the different styles. - http://www.foxchapelpublishing.com/
WoodCraft is an excellent source for woodcarving tools, and they also carry a number of plans and books. They have retail stores in some parts of the country, but you can also order online, or by catalog (the catalog is free, by the way) -
http://www.woodcraft.com/
Rockler is another great woodworking supplier. Rockler caters more towards 'building' things out of wood, as opposed to 'carving' wood. So, you will find several kits/plans, veneers, lumber, etc, but also a great variety of tools, jigs, fixtures, etc. This is an excellent resource for the 'garage shop', or 'weekend woodworker'. I've bought a great many items from Rockler, both as an individual, and for industrial use, and have always found them to be an excellent company to deal with.
http://www.rockler.com/
Penn State Industries is a good source for woodturning (making things on a lathe… like pens, bowls, all kinds of things)
http://www.pennstateind.com/
You may also want to consider subscribing to a woodworking magazine, like -
http://www.woodmagazine.com/
http://popularwoodworking.com/wwmhomepage
http://www.woodsmith.com/
Check your local magazine rack/newsstand, and you may find these or other woodworking magazines. I recommend you buy one or two 'off the shelf' or try a free issue, before committing to a full subscription.
And of course there are all kinds of woodworking plans you can find online, some are free. You can find them with a simple search like 'free woodworking plans', or you can narrow down the results by looking for specific types of plans, like 'free birdhouse plans', or 'bed plans', etc.

If you like, email me, and I'll be happy to go over the different aspects of working with wood in more detail.

Have Fun

Can anyone show me a link or tell me if they’ve seen anything like this from toys r us or another store? its supposed to be like a kit to make plastic charms and jewelry etc…with

http://www.geocities.com/castle_near_shetlands/glitter_0020_shake_m.jpg

yea they should have some try your nearest store