How to make a sliding knot necklace.
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You may have seen them on holiday, I know I have – waxed cord necklaces with a focal bead or pendant where you can adjust the length by tightening a sliding knot.
This is a great idea for making the most of the those extra special beads which you may have lying around that you felt were too special for a regular charm bracelet or a necklace where they might get “lost.”
New Jewellery Making Book
The Ultimate necklace maker by Dorothy Wood, is a book published at the end of August 2009, that will be a great addition to any jewellery maker’s collection source materials.
From the single strand necklace to the recently favoured lariat, beading expert, Dorothy Wood, shows readers how to make up to the minute fashion style jewellery, ensuring that the reader is spoilt for choice. This is a great book to dip into when you are wanting inspiration for your own jewellery designs.
You can purchase Dorothy’s book from Amazon:
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Craft products to dye for
Dylon haves some great easy to use fabric pens which make crafting a “doodle.” Create your own designer t shirts or decorate those boring shopping bags with your handy artwork. And whilst you are at it, if you have your own website, don’t forget to personalise accessories with your web address. It’s great free advertising.
You can get some plain t shirts and shopping bags from.
http://shop.thecleverbaggers.co.uk/store/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=3
You can find Dylon fabric pens at Hobbycraft, John Lewis and Dunelm Mill Shops
All about stringing
The oldest method of wearing beaded jewellery is to string the beads together. Many different types of thread can be used, but some of most common ones are silk thread, cotton thread, nylon, and nylon coated wire. Necklaces strung on coated wire based threads are stiffer and do not drape as well as those strung on silk or nylon, so you really need to think about your necklace or bracelet design before you choose your thread.
Memory Wire
Memory wire is a great way to create instant designs and showcase your beads.
Memory wire is a tempered stainless steel wire which holds its shape. It’s is bought in coils and usually comes in three different varieties; a necklace size, a bracelet size and a ring size.
Making your jewellery stand out from the crowd
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One of the most surprising comments I have heard recently was that the jewellery market place was overcrowded. Another comment was I heard was that there is too much cheap jewellery coming into the UK from China (and when I say UK here, please feel free to substitute in Spain, Ireland, USA, Canada or anywhere else you live, as it is the same the world over).
Let’s address both of these issues.
Firstly, yes, there are more people making and selling handcrafted jewellery than there were, five years ago. But the good news is that women are buying more jewellery accessories at present because they don’t feel that they can justify the spend on a whole new outfit, and research indicated that the sales of scarves, jewellery, makeup and hair colorants is on the increase.
How to use social networking sites to raise your jewellery making profile and increase sales
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Part One.
Any business these days whether it be a huge commercial concern or a small hobby home run business, needs a web presence. If you haven’t already got a web site, then look out because information on that will be coming soon.
A conversation with bead and jewelry designer, Kristal Wick
June 20, 2009 by webmaster
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ibeadmag.com talks to author of the top selling “Fabulous Fabric Beads”, Kristal Wick. Kristal is also a designer, teacher and bead product innovator. Her range of beautiful fabric beads is an inspiration to bead and jewelry making enthusiasts everywhere. Her book, which was published in the autumn in 2008, is still in the top 10 of Amazon bestsellers in four different categories.
We find out what makes Kristal a success, and get the answer to questions every budding designer would like to ask.
Vine Necklace
May 25, 2009 by webmaster
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Jewelry Project
A beautiful vine like necklace that looks stunning with a v neck dress
Pink Aqua Shell Bracelet
May 25, 2009 by webmaster
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Jewelry Project
Delicate shell details adds to this design in soft pink and blue
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