This blog is not going to be like other blogs attached to a site that sells jewelry. I am going to include stories of my progress as a jewelry maker, designer, and seller as well as personal stories about my four fabulous cats - Queen Bea, Molly, Lloyd, and Jack. They all sit around me when I am creating pieces of jewelry and sometimes they are helpful, but most times they are not.
If you have cats and love them as much as I do, you'll enjoy this blog. If you are new to making jewelry, you'll also find something interesting to read here because I am going to make entries about what works for me which I hope will prove useful to you and may even inspire you to give jewelry-making a go.
Jewelry-making is not rocket science. It's relatively easy to do and it gives you a great deal of satisfaction when you put on your finished creations. Making your own jewelry can save you a lot of money, and best of all, you can create exactly what you want with your preferred colors, lengths, and styles.
Making jewelry does require patience because it can be frustrating until you learn the various techniques. There is a learning curve but with practice and patience it becomes second nature - like anything else. There are many videos on the web showing how to make jewelry, and most beading supply houses have their own video "how-to's" on their web sites. Many sites also give detailed instructions on how to assemble featured pieces.
I will include a list of links to videos, suppliers, and other important information you'll need in order to create beautiful jewelry. If you are serious about jewelry-making, I will also include a list of other designers so you can get a feel for what is out there now. Who knows? Maybe you'll be inspired to create a piece of your own.
There are many supply houses that give instruction on jewelry-making and your local bead shop will probably have classes, so check with them.
No comments:
Post a Comment