Looking into making my own jewelry…thinking about wire working?
Wondering if someone could pass on information about classes in Penna.?
Thanks!
Also, where can I buy the wire? Aluminum, Bronze, Silver, Copper, bench blocks and rawhide hammer? I have most of everything else that is needed for basic jewelry making, although now that i’m thinking of it, I may need a more clean look????
LOL, i have done a little research on what i need, couldn’t find the average cost though….i’m assuming (as in all my *other* hobbies) that this WILL BE EXPENSIVE!
But i’m semi-prepared, Looking forward to making my creative workings come to life!
Thanks for considering my questions.
Peace and Love to all of you!
Since I don’t know your city, it is difficult to answer. I used my favorite search engine http://clusty.com and entered ‘Pennsylvania wire working class", which produced quite a few results. You could try this search and scan for locations near you or where you would be willing to travel. Or, repeat the search using your city/location.
Also, there are amazing tutorials online if you like that style of learning. I did a search for wire working tutorials. This site looks good — http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/making-wire-jewelry.html.
Wig Jig is amazing — http://www.jewelry-tools.com/WJU/techniques/index.html — but from your description of tools this may not be the way you wish to go.
Try Fire Mountain Gems for tools and supplies. I have bought some tools from Harbor Freight — jewelry size anvil for about $3.00, pliers for $2.00. Lots of fun finds.
Michaels sells several kinds of wire — I work at a NextGeneration Michaels and we have an expanded beading department with aluminum wire in about 10 colors and German-style wire and now have dapping tools.
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I am making earrings and shaping the earring myself with jewelry wire. Mostly hoops and teardrop shapes. But my wire will not hold it’s shape when I wrap it with thread. Where can I get jewery wire that will hold its shape when wrapped with thread. I need a stiff wire that won’t bend out of shape when it is formed into the shape I need it to be. Peruvian thread earrings to be exact. Best place with lowest prices, since I’m just starting and my budget won’t allow very expensive wire. Thanks!
you can use 18 or 20 gage wire. I buy it at micheals is should be about $4.00. try getting a book from your library on beading, it should tell you more specifics.
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So I was thinking of getting this mini studio in a box because my mom does jewelry and I take photo’s.
But the first thought that comes through my mind is Can’t I make one of these for like under 20 bucks.
So I would like your thoughts.
If you have no clue what i’m talking about http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?SKU=16080560
I can get a costly one here. but i have like gift cards so it won’t cost me a thing…
You can make a light tent out of a cardboard box & tracing paper. Link here;
http://strobist.blogspot.com/2006/07/how-to-diy-10-macro-photo-studio.html
The kit you linked to has continuous (hot) lights. You could use desklamps (these can sometimes be difficult to colour balance) or natural daylight. If you have a camera that has a hotshoe, I’d recommend getting a manual speedlight (flash).
A good one is the Yongnuo 460-II for £41 on eBay. You can fire this optical via a flash on camera or better, you can buy a radio trigger for it (Yongnuo RF-602, £27 on eBay). This flash & trigger are very reliable - I use them for location & studio work with models.
Here’s a couple of things I’ve shot using a home made light tent as per above & external speedlights;
http://www.flickr.com/photos/deepbluephotography/4608749753/in/set-72157622773520191/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/deepbluephotography/4143039987/in/set-72157622773520191/
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It would help if someone who has their own jewelry business would tell me everything I will need to make the jewelry such as, Bracelets, Necklaces, Earrings, Headbands, Hairpins, Rings, Jeweled Flip-flops, Belts, Jewelry Boxes, Phone Charms, etc.
it depends on what you want your jewelry to look like but obviously
Bracelets chains, necklace chains or wire or bands of somesort, ear ring settings and backs, hairpins, ring settings, flip flops, belts, jewelry boxers etc all undecorated
to do the decorations:
old jewelry (use pieces of it)
beads
jewels
rocks?
fun plastic pieces
fimo (to make your own things)
glue
wire
thread
fishing line
pretty much anything you can think of to use for decorations
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Not beaded jewelry, but metal jewelry like rings. Are there any kits where you can shape and engrave metal rings?
Yes, you can make jewelry at home.You have an eye for fashion and enjoy crafts. Why spend the extra money to accessorize? You can save money, and have fun, by making your own jewelry. for more inquiry about home made jewelry visit:http://www.craftsadvisor.com/jewelry-making-courses/.
I’m sure professional will help you lot.
Enjoy have a fun!
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Guys pls. help, what kind of resin should I use to make a resin jewelry, And where can I buy them here in the Philippines? Also their accessories & tools needed for the project. Please I need your help. Thanks alot in advance.
"Resin" –even just for "jewelry making"– is a fairly large topic. There isn’t just one kind of resin, and one way to use it, for example…there are many.
You can though buy various kinds and brands of clear craft resin at craft stores, hobby stores, art supply stores, and some even at hardware and Home Depot-type stores, in general, but each place may have only a few brands. I’d recommend you learn which type will work for what you have in mind before purchasing though, and perhaps the brand name(s).
Check out some of my previous answers here in these questions to get started on understanding more about "resins":
http://ca.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20091115185640AAXBfZF
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AqRoGzjtN95Is41Kmm_SHHfsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20091011042033AAytK0x
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100402061140AAD0jwB
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100206091500AA7eXFv
and maybe:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100521191232AACynOx
Then for more info/details/lessons/supplies/etc re using resins, check out this page at my site:
http://glassattic.com/polymer/other_materials.htm
HTH,
Diane B.
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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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