Make money at the next local craft fair or on your favorite craft web site with these DIY Seed Bead Napkin Rings. They are bright, fun and anyone can make them. Profitable Craft Fair Idea: Pricing Tips Finding a profitable craft fair idea means selling a hand-crafted item that is not found on every other ...
Hemp jewelry can be found at many shops these days. While it is a fine idea to purchase natural hemp products, it’s even better to use hemp to make your own. Making your own jewelry from hemp is a simple and fun way to be stylish and green. Styles have come around as they often ...
The Cincinnati Jewelry Designer If you live in Cincinnati, finding beads and jewelry making supplies that reflect your personal style can be difficult unless you know where to look. With so many catalogs and online options, it’s far simpler than in years past; but when you’ve got an upcoming show or need the perfect clasp ...
Beading is such an addictive hobby. We love to buy new beads! It’s always more exciting to make jewelry with new beads instead of the old ones we’ve got stashed away. So it’s especially difficult when times are rough and money is tight and you want to do some bead shopping. Here are some ideas ...
If you’ve been an admirer of beading for very long, you’ve probably wanted to learn how to do it, but been daunted by the complexity of the beautiful articles sold at markets and in artisanal shops around the country. Here’s something easy for those who want to learn. Materials needed: 30 gauge wire (I used ...
I love to bead. It’s fun and gives you the chance to be creative with your own style. I usually like to make bracelets or necklaces, for both others and myself. Beading your own jewelry can be a lot of fun and inexpensive. You can pick your own design, style, and budget. You can find ...
This bone bead necklace is reminiscent of Native American jewelry in a truly modern style. By combining long bone beads with turquoise seed beads, you have a beautiful ethnic look. Follow the directions below to make your own beaded jewelry project. Materials Needed for the Bone Bead Necklace 1. Nine long bone beads – often ...
I admit it. I’m addicted to beads – I love the way they roll between my fingers. I love their glassy shapes – sometimes smooth, sometimes rough, but always interesting. Most of all, I love the sparkle. When a bead has sparkle I just have to have it – I must make it mine! The ...
Polymer clay is a wonderfully versatile medium for making beads that can be strung together or worn alone as pendants. Here are a few tips to make the bead-making process easier and more creative. Condition the clay before using it Polymer clay can’t be used straight out of the package; it has to be “conditioned” ...
So you’ve mastered the basic techniques of beading, and you’ve purchased some beads and findings that you like, now what? This is where many people are stumped. In fact, it seems that in crafts there are often two kinds of people: those who are really the creative or visionary type but who aren’t that good ...
