Jewelry Making

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 8:25 pm

Does anyone else here make jewelry? I've taken a silversmithing class and made a ring and cross pendant, but I want to learn more about beading.

Anyone......

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Sat Feb 04, 2006 1:41 am

Oh BOY!!!! Sheryl, my sister makes some of the coolest beaded jewelry I've ever seen. She's a member here, though she hasn't been on in months. I am going to email her with the link to your thread, I'm sure she'd be tickled to share ideas with you!!

Going to send that email right now!

o2bstrange · Post by **o2bstrange** » Sat Mar 04, 2006 3:55 pm

I havn't found beading too hard, and there are a number of different places to look for both ideas and techniques. If there is a local craft store that has classes, that's always a good place to start if they are resonably priced. If you can learn on your own from following directions and pictures, i know not everyone can, there are a few beading magaiznes that have a lot of good ideas as well as general techniques.

i personally use a combination of beads and wire for most of the jewelry that i make. It's often times quicker, i like the looks of silver and i don't have to deal with instructions.

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » Sat Mar 04, 2006 10:30 pm

Thanks Snooze

I want to get into the beading and more silver work.

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Sat Mar 04, 2006 10:38 pm

i love silver and gold both. when i tan, i get very brown, and silver looks fabulous on me! but it gets tarnished so fast! it's a pain in the butt!! i have some great silver pieces, including a museum piece coin from the senora de atocha spanish treasure ship that sank off the keys. but i have to polish constantly! any tips?? it has to be SHINY!!

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Sat Mar 04, 2006 10:41 pm

here's my reale from the atocha, only difference is mine has sailfish instead of dolphins framing it....it's a fairly large piece. and i am polishing with a cloth all the time, is that the best way??

G-man · Post by **G-man** » Sat Mar 04, 2006 10:49 pm

I make jewelry or have made jewelry... I never got into beads, but I've done cast jewelry with wax carving and such...

Nice. I collect coins, too... and I love old treasure coins... polishing will eventually wear the detail of a soft metal coin like gold or silver, however... and cleaning a coin once like that will decrease it's value...

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Sat Mar 04, 2006 10:51 pm

but it turns black!

Lizard Lips · Post by **Lizard Lips** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 9:41 pm

I make earrings that I sell. I started with mainly Celtic design but have expanded to include several different designs. I have a friend from another board who is designing a webpage for me & I'll put it up after it's tuned up a bit & I get a chance to photograph my latest stuff. I'm bad about making stuff & selling it long before I get the camera out! I'm having the best time with this venture & have many great bead & accessory sites to share if anyone is interested!:-6

puppgirl · Post by **puppgirl** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 9:50 pm

sheryl i make beaded jewelry and sell it at my moms craft fairs every yr if you need help or advice you can PM me or ask me here

Rain · Post by **Rain** » Wed Jul 26, 2006 9:51 pm

I enjoy making necklaces and bracelets with lampwork beads. Vintage, glass, seed. Whatever. I have a friend who makes lampwork beads and she sells on ebay. If anyone is interested I can give you her store there.