I made this book thong (book mark) last night That piece of film negative was in a brochure from (I thin it was) the Aquarium in Connecticut. I didn’t want to just tape it into my journal so I thought to keep it in the book and find it quick, I’d make it into a book mark. Now I wish I had taken a few more of them. The image is of 2 divers with some sort of shark. When they put it in the brochure I think it was upside down.
I can see those beads are from Walmart as I have at last one if not 2 of the colors in that picture.
When making jewelry why not use a specific stone which will signify what you wish for whoever you are making it for
making jewelry no matter what sort is a form of expression and art. If you want to up-cycle a necklace or bracelet that broke do it..just save your beads or whatever it’s made with and make it into something else or add a new touch to it.
As far as I’ve been making my own jewelry for myself as well as gifts I find I wear what I made more often, and am proud to say I made it when I get a compliment on it.
When I saw this I had to give a little chuckle as my old job was at a lumber yard and when I worked the register, during some down time I would go in the back & get some chain & some washers or nuts etc and make myself a bracelet and choker!
This looks nicer, mine looked more mosh pit!
So head down to the Hardware store and make a few of these conversation pieces!
here’s another
Are they just starting? actually I’ve been doing it on and off for about 5 years and I still don’t have a full set of tools!
The 2 tool kits have some varying items in them. The first one has storage to put some beads and ‘findings’ in. The 2nd one has 3 different tools (one in which is an extra set of ‘pliers)
Beadalon 7-Piece Tool Kit Zip Pouch, Econo
Totally Tools 7-Piece Professional Jewelry/Beading Ergonomic Tool Kit with Leather Case
I still need to get myself one of these to make patterns on bracelets and names and such
Beadsmith Bead Loom Kit for Beginners, Includes Weave, Necklaces, Bracelets and More
A ‘jig is to make the wire into pendants, earrings and so on. If I have not already published it, look up wire weaving or you can also check out my pintrest crafts alabum (via my about contact page)
Thing-A-Ma JIG Clear Acrylic Jewelry Wire Wrapping Tool
Blue Moon Bead Boutique Bead Box, Multi Color Silver Lined Seed Beads
There’s so many more options I couldn’t possibly add everything but let me know what you had in mind want beads?
Here is some for the artist
So You know someone that likes to do crafts. They either make stuff as gifts for friends & family (like my aunt does sometimes, and I do when I think of something like the charm bracelet I mad for a friend who loves horses & riding, as well as making them a wrist bag that looks like a bandanna but has horse heads on it and the bandanna patterns.
The first question is… What kind of craft do they do (or want to start?)
For those that like to draw and color like those that may be fashion designers, architects, illustrators and so on
Royal & Langnickel Essentials Sketching Pencil Set, 21-Piece
Darice 80-Piece Deluxe Art Set
i came across this and thought that is a great price. Anywhere else I’m pretty sure it would be about at least $50!
Royal & Langnickel 104-Piece All Media Easel Artist Set
Great for those in an art class and free shipping! here’s a cheaper alternative Art Advantage Wood Art Box Easel Paint Set
DOn’t forget the Art Alternatives Paint Tray Palette, 10 Wells with Thumb Hole
Art Alternatives Canvas Panel (8 X 10) PACK OF 12
also you can check here http://www.createforless.com/
I haven’t tried it yet, but I’ll got with a medium to hard difficulty rating from the look of it. I’ll be printing it out and we can all learn to do it together!
great use for pendants, a fastener (like that on the top button or a cape type thing), use it on a hand made book or journal cover to keep it shut of course besides the examples below!
again you are only limited by your imagination! I would love to see what you use it for
here’s 2 tutorials
and it can be done without that tool they have
Crafter Crums 