Jewelry Making

I just started a home base jewelry making business and wanted to know the cheapest place to purchase sterliing silver findings and unfinished chain….

You can buy it from http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=sterling%20silver%20chain&tag=dencar-20&index=garden&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325

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We are going on holiday for a week near Haverford West but will travel around the area. If anyone knows of any bead shops between Tenby and St David’s I would be grateful for details. Thanks

Have a look at this link it tells you all the bead shops in the UK

http://www.guidetobeadwork.com/localstores/europe/UK.str.html

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I want to make an ear cuff. Photo link below. I need to know what is the best jewelry wire to use, including gauge and soft or half hard or what kind of wire? These ear cuffs are made to bend somewhat to hold onto the ear lobe … as you can see in the photo. Thanks for your help.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15766773

look at
http://www.wigjig.com/jewelry-making/cuff/pg03.htm
This is only a basic pattern for a cuff but if you explore this site you will see how to make curves and stuff and can improvise on the length of wire required.

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I am visiting the Bullring shopping centre in Birmingham (UK) this weekend and want to know if there are any shops selling loose beads and jewellery making supplies? I make my own beaded necklaces etc and expect Birmingham is brimming with such shops but I do not know the area.

Any advice (with directions) would be great.

Thanks
try to buy online: www.mybeadpoint.com

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I make jewelry. I have a pair of cutters that have a fine point on them to make close cuts. I need a new pair. I’ve bought three pair but I can’t find a cutter that lasts longer than a couple of cuts.

Here are some great tools suppliers:
http://www.riogrande.com
http://www.contenti.com/
http://www.ottofrei.com/

Sarit Designs - Handcrafted Jewelry
http://sarit-jewelry.com

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After years in the making, the world’s third largest shopping mall, Meadowlands Xanadu will be indulging everybody’s fantasies. The five-story retail complex in East Rutherford, New Jersey will also be the largest shopping and entertainment complex in the U.S. The much-awaited opening in the summer of 2009 is set to attract thousands of shoppers, gawkers, entertainers, sports buffs, and fun seekers. Don’t you want to be there on opening day?

Xanadu: the Ultimate Experience

Where else can one find an array of engaging entertainment for all ages and have a weekend stay in a hotel just next to the mall? Convincingly enough, Meadowlands Xanadu is this generation’s must see destination. Here are some of the things this monstrosity of a shopping mall offers.

Sports

Once completed, the entire building will take up 4.8 million square feet of the Meadowlands Sports Complex. Imagine skiing indoors in America’s first Snow Dome, skydiving and going through the vertical wind tunnel of SkyVenture, watching a football game, or fishing for live trout and other local fishes. All of these are offered at Meadowlands Xanadu.

Fashion

A taste of Paris haute couture will be paraded on Paris Runway. Designer appearance fashion shows featuring top models will complement the fashion malls and shops. Top label designs, wedding gowns and bridesmaid dresses, shoes, bags, leather craft, jewelry, and everything the trendsetter and the budget conscious want are all here.

Entertainment

There will be no moment for idle moments in the entertainment arena. Giant digital screens featuring movie trailers and music videos will provide an alternative pursuit for those who won’t sample a ride on the rooftop giant Ferris wheel.

Concerts from AEG Live! The concert area replicating the feel of Nokia Theater in NY’s Times Square will seat 3,400 fans. Movie fanatics can gape at the 18 wall-to-wall movie screens of Muvico Theaters, while bowling enthusiasts can have their fun at Lucky Strike. The bowling area will be decorated in the 1930s - 1940s style.

Youth Culture and Fun

The U.S. largest LEGOLAND, a chocolate waterfall, a city of sweets, and candy museum and rides galore from IT’SUGAR will thrill young children. Wannado City, a new concept in child entertainment and education, will keep children busy pretending to be doctors, firemen, lawyers, TV reporters, actors, and police officers. They can have all the grand accessories, costumes, and replica cars and gadgets to get their make-believe games going.

Food and Home

Who says moms and dads and foodies are left out? Zeytenia, a gourmet market will have tasting stalls, chef prepared meals, unusual imports, and household necessities for homemakers and food connoisseurs.

Matching the gourmet market are live cooking demonstrations featuring top chefs competing for the top prize, the Culinary Arts Center, Mitchell’s fish market, the Melting Pot Restaurant, and Sofrito Restaurant that offers Puerto Rican and Caribbean cuisine, are all set to please foodies and chef-wannabes.

Accommodation

Shoppers and guests can check into a 520-room 12-storey luxury hotel, right next to the mall.

Class A Office Buildings

Offices with all the amenities including a gym are among the offerings from Meadlowland Xanadu. The offices are in the perfect location to do business.

Get ready for the grand opening next summer. Don’t wait for somebody to boast about his or her Xanadu experience. Be there when the fun and excitement begins and live your fantasies.

Paul Wise
http://www.articlesbase.com/art-and-entertainment-articles/meadowlands-xanadu-family-entertainment-without-stops-699496.html

I’ve used soldering irons before for work but that’s it. My knowledge is pretty slim, any Information you have and are willing to share would be much appreciated

Again my question is…Can soldering irons be used for jewelry making?

Sure can.
http://jewelrymaking.about.com/od/solderi

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It’s May in Phoenix, Arizona and it’s getting hot!  You and your retired Snowbird friends are heading for a cooler climate.  Here are 35 strategies to help you secure your home for your departure.
There are a number of general things to do in preparation for “flying north.”  Make sure to update your emergency contact information with your Home Owners or Community Association including giving them the name of your emergency key holder and who has a key.  If available, sign up for any Vacation Watch programs your community offers.  Some police departments have vacation check programs. Notify them, and generally they will do a routine check of the house. While some will only drive by and look for suspicious activity, some will get out of their vehicles and inspect the grounds looking for any break-ins. If contact information is left with the police, they can phone the homeowners if there has been a break-in or disturbance.  Check to see if you need to renew your driver’s licenses and/or vehicle plates before leaving.

Arrange for services such as landscaping, pest control and pool services if needed.  Contact your internet provider and cable company to stop service or start vacation hold.  Arrange for mail forwarding and newspaper stop.  Ask a neighbor to pick up stray newspapers, flyers, packages etc. and make sure that neighbor has your contact information and a key.  Ask the neighbor to park in your driveway occasionally to make the home looks occupied.  Consider using a professional home watch company to care for your home.

If you have never done so, take photographs or videos of all your expensive items.  If needed this would be helpful for both the police and the insurance agency to identify the stolen goods. Store valuables in a place that a burglar could not access.  (i.e., take jewelry to a safe-deposit box, lock computers in closets, hide keys to extra cars, etc.)  Be sure to remove all valuables from sight.

In the kitchen remove food from the house to discourage pests. Store staples such as sugar or flour in sealed metal, glass or thick plastic containers.  The best refrigerator solution is to turn it off, empty it and prop open the doors.  The next best solution is to empty out items which will spoil and add items like bottles of water, etc. to help retain the cold and help the unit use less energy.  Don’t forget to turn off the ice maker and place a box of baking soda in the refrigerator to absorb odors.  If you have candles and plan to leave your refrigerator on, place the candles in the fridge so they don’t soften during the summer.

Regarding other appliances, put 2-3 tbsp. of vegetable oil in the dishwasher to keep the seals moist.  Do not latch the door.  Also put 2-3 tbsp. of vegetable oil in the garbage disposal to help keep it from locking up.  Remember to unplug other appliances throughout the house.  Open the door on the clothes washer.

With telephones turn off the ringers so thieves can’t hear if no one is answering the phone.  Don’t leave a message on the answering machine that tells callers you’re out-of-town.  Instead, say you’re away from the phone and you’ll get back to them.

To help add moisture for the furniture place several 5 gallon buckets of water around the house.  Close blinds.  If using timers, leave the blinds open slightly to let light shine out so the home looks occupied.  Open all doors to rooms and closets to allow for air flow.

Regarding water, in the bathrooms wrap toilet bowls with cling wrap to keep the water from evaporating.  Do not put bleach tablets in the tank. Turn off inside water valves at the washer, under sinks, and at toilets.  Valves like to be used.  Better yet, shut off the main water valve when leaving.

Change the furnace filter(s) especially if you are leaving the A/C on.  You could turn it off completely but if not, set it to a high temperature (95) in the summer.  Check / close fireplace damper.  Lock all doors and windows placing wood dowels in the tracks of sliders where possible.

Outside the home pick the remaining ripe fruit from trees to avoid falling fruit accumulating under the tree.  Trim trees and bushes away from the house so as not to obscure windows and doors.  Set the irrigation timer to the summer watering cycle.  Replace the 9v battery if not done so in a while.  Drain water features and treat with appropriate chemicals to avoid mosquito infestation.   Store the patio furniture and barbecue grill in the garage. 

Speaking of the garage, disconnect the car battery.  Leave golf cart batteries on trickle charge.  Fill the golf cart batteries and car battery.  Turn the water heater to vacation or pilot.  Disconnect hot water circulator or set it to the off position.

Just before leaving shut off the house main water valve but do not touch the landscaping water valves.  Unplug the garage door opener or lock garage door.  Turn on the security system if you have one.  Double check that all doors and windows are locked making sure the door between the garage and the house is locked.  Leave by the front door and lock it!

Now you’re set to enjoy your trip!

Roger Selway
http://www.articlesbase.com/home-security-articles/snowbirds-fly-north-this-summer-with-your-phoenix-winter-vacation-home-secure-672080.html

Are there any local craft/supply stores that carry them? I’m looking for the kind that you can make photo jewelry from.

Michaels
AC Moore
Walmart
Target
Christmas tree shops

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