Jewelry Making

i want to make some jewelry for my self something casual

If you just want to use beadwork, this website has some patterns that can be used to make bracelets, hat bands, barrettes, or belts: http://www.free-beading-patterns.com/
It also has a couple of printable grids you can use to create your own patterns.

You can do the beadweaving using a loom: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5wAGNUx7I8

Or you can weave by hand using these popular stitches
Square stitch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pnhK_Gdex4
Peyote stitch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-3G2zUWPLM

You can make a spiral rope bracelet or necklace: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00IXIrxLph8

Or follow a pattern like this: http://www.sandradhalpenny.com/B0129.html

You could also make a simple stranded bracelet with dangling "charms" like this: http://www.sandradhalpenny.com/3568.html

For variety, you could add some beaded beads, like these: http://jewelrymaking.about.com/od/seedbeadprojectsinfo/ss/peyote-beaded-bead.htm

Or these: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqfvRgCPLMo

Have fun!

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I have a wire jewelry instruction book but the part on French rope chains is just awful at describing what to do. Ive looked on youtube and google but cannot find ANY other instructions. I would really prefer a video showing how but I will take ANYTHING at this point.

It’s kinda hard to explain…
I started making one but gave up. Maybe the photo will help?
http://thatswaytoomuch.info/Recipes/chain.htm
(3rd picture from the bottom)
Maybe it’s more complicated than a French Rope though.

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I have been using "Vibrance"
http://www.etsy.com/listing/59488486/vibrance?utm_source=googleproduct&utm_medium=syndication&utm_campaign=GPS

as well as

"Diamond Glaze"

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_SPM5663374603P?sid=IDx20101019×00001a&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=SPM5663374603

for my paper bead jewelry line..

However since they are so expensive I have to charge more than my market will accept….

Can any one link me to how to make this for myself?

I need gallons and they only sell ounces.. And the shipping usually takes 7 days or more - And the shipping cost are ridiculous as well.

I know there has to be a better solution - as there are people in impoverish nations making these - and I know they arent buying glaze off the internet

can anyone direct me to instructions on how to make my own glaze?

If you don’t know what paper beads are they are these -
http://www.google.com/search?q=paper+beads&hl=en&safe=off&nord=1&biw=1280&bih=668&site=webhp&prmd=imvnsl&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=iGSQTo7MI8bE0AH225Uz&ved=0CGwQsAQ

Thank You for any help

There are lots of other options for a glaze, and they should be readily available at local stores, where you don’t have to pay shipping. Check out this blog about it:
http://ericksontribune.com/2009/03/handmade-paper-beads/

They mention using a new hard-coat ModPodge. Others talk about nail polish, any type of non-yellowing varnish, either brush or spray, etc. The varnishes are available at hardware stores, by the gallon. Just do a bit of experimenting and see what works cheaply for you. You may have to do multiple coats, if the material you use is thinner than the glazes you now use.

The problem with making a glaze yourself is that it has to be waterproof (from what I’ve read) - and that means you have to use certain chemicals that you probably don’t want to deal with.

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something cute that i can were to school include instructions

buy some of that clay that you bake. you can find it in craft stores. make beads or something odd with a hole in it. bake it. string it. show it off proudly.

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I need help locating some really good jewelry making classes or instructions

The site below has some frequently updated video tutorials on how to make jewelry. It appears that there are several new new videos each day.

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I’d like to spend the least possible as well.

There would be various ways to use (real) dried rose petals with polymer clay so not sure which you’re thinking of. They could be whole petals or ground/flaked ones, they could be on the surface or inside the clay, they could be made with Translucent polymer clay or used with (clear) liquid polymer clay, or "encases" under a thin layer of solid or liquid polymer clay, etc.

If you’re interested in just the ones with ground up petals mixed into Translucent clay (sometimes used to make rosary beads, or memory beads, etc), check out some of the info and links at my polymer clay "encyclopedia" site:
http://glassattic.com/polymer/inclusions.htm
> General Info
> Spices, incense… herbs, dried flowers
> Smell-y inclusions
http://glassattic.com/polymer/mixing_media.htm (perhaps)
> Dried Nature
http://glassattic.com/polymer/translucents-glow.htm
http://glassattic.com/polymer/LiquidSculpey.htm
http://glassattic.com/polymer/beads.htm

and Marie Segal’s pages showing various "inclusions" using Translucent, including one with rose petals:
http://www.clayfactory.net/marie/mixin1.htm

HTH,
Diane B.

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I purchased some shrinky dink plastic from the craft store, and I wanted to make some charms for jewelry. I’ve followed the instructions that came with the package, and the plastic shrinks up on top of my image, any ideas what I’m doing wrong?
I guess my question would be then that I have a precut image and was wanting to turn it into a charm, can you do that or do you have to draw the image on?

I’m not sure what you mean. Are you decorating the correct side of the plastic? Oh, and to make jewelry make sure you use a hole punch where you want the hole BEFORE you shrink them. That should leave the perfect hole to thread for a necklace.

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Yes, you have to draw the image on and it has to be on the side that isn’t smooth. We got ours in a kit, and it included colored pencils to color with. The color looks really dull before you back them, but brightens up when they shrink.

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I like to make bracelets and stuff like that. If you have any jewelry ideas, I love jewelry. But I want to make something that doesn’t require a whole lot of money to put into it. Also, if you know a website that gives great instructions on how to make dream catchers, I would love that! I really want to try to make those to. I will take almost any suggestion you have. Thanks a ton! =)

Oh! And if you have websites to try to explain it or if you could explain how to do it, I would greatly appreciate that!

Hello,

Here is a great step-by-step guide on how to make Dreamcatchers! We made them for my sorority sisters and we had lots of fun making them. I still have mine!

Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVSXXeFF-Gw

Other crafts: I like making cards and origami. You can do so much with so little and even sell them on Etsy.com

Actually, Etsy.com is a great place for cheap craft ideas!

Link: http://www.etsy.com/listing/49354771/origami-butterflies-in-shades-of-orange?ref=fp_feat_1

Lastly you can always check Martha Stewart.com

Link: 60 Summer Craft Ideas http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/60-summer-crafts

Enjoy!!

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So, I am really bored and I promised my friend that I would make her a bracelet. It is going to be one like this: http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/friendship-bracelet-instructions.html
She told me to pick out the colors, but I am stuck on the last color. So far, I am going to use white and purple (like a medium purple). What should the third color be?

i would do a light yellow
black
or neon green
personally i think the light yellow would be the best

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Can anybody direct me towards some informative articles or provide me with some helpful tips/instructions for making bracelets out of silverware (Forks and spoons)?

Thank you.

I found a couple of sites via an online search:

http://www.craftbits.com/project/spoon-handle-bracelet

http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Spoon-Bracelet/

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