Try this:
Start this project by stringing a large amount of beads onto the wire while still keeping the wire attached to it’s spool
Bend the wire around a bead then twist the bead into the wire chain nose pliers to form about a 1/2" long twist for each bead.
Continue with this process until all of the beads are used. Don’t worry about having what seems like a lot of beads, it will fill in the wreath. Once all the beads are strung, snip the wire a few inches from the last bead. You will use this extra wire to secure the beginning and end of the bead "chain" to the wreath form.
I wrapped the bead chain and the individual bead twists to the wreath form all the way around and secured the jump ring with the untwisted end of the wire. Make sure that your beads are arranged so as not to leave blank spaces.
Tie a ribbon to the jump ring loop at the top to finish.
You can get more idea from this http://www.craftsadvisor.com/jewelry-and-craft-business-from-home/ . This is regularly updated with great new projects and techniques, so visit regularly to stay up to date .May you have hours of fun!
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i know all the online jewelry beading stores but i would like to know if anyone buys their beads at an actually store here in miami where you can go and buy beads?
Yes. I know the owner here:
Bead Boutique
8847 Southwest 132nd Street, Miami, FL 33176-5926 (305) 378-4129
http://www.thebeadboutiquemiami.com/
They get rave reviews
Everything you would need! Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 By Steffany - Apr 13, 2010
There are beads and about 15 classes. The people are really helpful and the classes are inexpensive. I really like it here… I got to make an anklet for a friend of mine here at the store without having to buy all of the tools. And someone was always close by.
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I make jewelry and I’m having a hard time trying to find a place to purchase puffy heart pendants and beads. I’ve been to all the local craft stores in town and they do not sell them there. I need help with this please.
puffy heart beads - http://www.saveandcheap.com/index.php?k=puffy+heart+bead&c=HomeAndGarden
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Does anyone know of a site where I can buy gold beads for jewelry making. I only seem to find sterling and gold filled, but I want actual 10kt or 14kt gold beads of all shapes. If you know of a site please direct me. Thanks in advance for any help.
http://www.firemountaingems.com/metalbeads.asp
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I was thinking of selling art work online such as sketches and paintings. Maybe start bead work making necklaces, bracelets etc. Which do you think would I make more money doing? Is art sold more than jewelry?
I don’t see why you couldn’t do both. Have you looked at Etsy.com? You can sell both on their in your own little shop. I recently opened a shop on there, and it’s a great site for handmade items including artwork.
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What is the best polymer clay or one that you recommend using for bead jewelry? where can I buy at good price and amount? thank you.
You can buy it from http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=Polymer%20Clay&tag=189-20&index=garden&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325
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Raw materials for making beads or sterling silver jewellery (earrings, chains, bracelets, etc). Raw materials like hooks, headpins, beading wires, bead pins, clasps, etc.
go to any store like walmart
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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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im new to making glass beaded jewellery and would appreciate any tip or tricks! i have some glass beaded jewellery that i have brought, the necklace is on fishing line and the bracelets are on elastic. i have also seen the tiger tail wire being used….
im a little confused as what to use!
First you need to base your stringing material by the size of the beads. The bigger and heavier the bead, the heavier material you’ll want to use. Also, how are you going to attach your closure? Fishing line you can tie and glue, you will need a crimp for wire.
Here is site with your options:
http://www.rings-things.com/stringing/stringing.htm
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im taking a beading class at the end of the month and i want to start put my bead collection together but i ddon’t have an "eye" for colors, Please Help! Thanks!
One way is to look at what others have already done and see what you like. The simplest way to do this is to look at printed fabrics, either in clothes or in a fabric store. As you see patterns you like, look more closely to see what colors were used in the print, then pick beads to duplicate those colors (limit yourself to a few colors to start). Clothing fabrics are an especially good source for colors, since you’ll end up making jewelry that goes with current clothing. A related way is to go to a paint department that has lots of paint chips and look for the kind that shows a whole color scheme - a group of colors pre-selected to work well together. Again, pick ones you like, then choose beads to match.
If you want to try choosing your own schemes, using a color wheel is a good approach. This article was written for quilters but much of it works for anyone trying to select colors. It describes all the basic ‘artist’ color schemes clearly and gives examples.
http://quiltinglovers.wetpaint.com/page/Choosing+colors
Good luck!
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