How to make a hemp necklace using common jewelry making supplies?

Hello girls! I am back with another hand crafted jewelry tutorial. This time, we are going a bit conventional using hemp and the rest common jewelry making supplies.

You need to choose hemp twine. Now it comes in various colors, but I recommend you grab the old and natural color. The size can be 1mm, however, a bit broader can also be good. Try buying waxed hemp or simply wax your hemp on your own.

Keep check of the following jewelry making supplies:

·         Hemp twine

·         Beads

·         Beading board

·         Clasp & cord tips

·         Pliers

·         Safety pin

Step 1: Arrange your beads on your beading board. You can even sketch the flat and spiral weaves of parts. Cut 4 pieces of your hemp. Two will make a base and have to be a bit longer than the finished one will be. You will require the other two pieces to form knots, and they need to be just about 5-6 times longer than your finished one. The length depends on beads you add, especially their sizes because you will require less hemp for larger beads as you will tie lesser knots

Step 2: You can make use of a clasp or button to form a loop at each end of the piece. Cut two pieces: one for knots and the other for base. Make sure their length is 2 times longer than what you choose. Afterwards, fold the pieces over and form a loop.

Step 3: You need to knot the hemp just the way you thought in your design. Slide your bead on above the 2 foundational threads and followed by, tie the other knot underneath it – not too tight, or not very loose.

Step 4: Followed by, let ample hemp piece to braid the finishing points and tie them simultaneously. I believe this is a very simple manner to finish off. Then, you need to add a clasp. Think over it before doing it. Cut 2 pieces that are 2 times longer in lieu of cutting 4 pieces. Fold them in half and then make one end by tying one loop. Put a bigger bead or button at the opposite side. Your bead will hold on to it when you stick it into the loop.

Step 5: If you want to finish your hemp piece’s ends with wired or metal cord tips, then it is your choice to use a simple clasp. These will go above the ends of your hemp piece. These jewelry making supplies are of 2 types: one that has got metal flaps that twist over the cord and the next one that has a coil and the bottom part of which you crimp just about the cord. You can use jump rings to form a normal clasp.  

You are all done! It was that simple. Doesn’t it look splendid? I am sure you loved it and enjoyed all through crafting it. Stay tuned for more crafty tutorials using jewelry making supplies.

How to Make Snap Jewelry with Snap Set Findings?

Are you one of those jewelry makers who do not like to use gem settings to create any jewelry item? Do you want to make gem jewelry without any metal work involving? If yes, then I am going to teach you how to start things and eventually end up with the right kind of jewelry. To create your snap jewelry you need to find the right kind of snap set findings first. You can choose from the several options available and pick the one that suits you the best. There are different types of mountings that are used to pendants, earrings and rings as well.

When you find the right snap set finding then the next thing comes is to place the gem on the finding. You can either choose to put the gem on a plain surface and press the finding from behind or you can place the finding on the surface and press the gem on to it. You can decide which ever method is easy for you do to. I personally like to place the gem on the surface and then press on the finding. The finding will snap right onto the gem then you can complete the look of your snap jewelry but placing as many gems as you like.

Some tips to guide you through

While making the snap jewelry and the use of snap findings in it you need to make sure you are doing everything in the right manner. If you somehow use the wrong approach then you might be struggling on it for a long time.

So, I have some tips and suggestions for you here that can prove to be beneficial in making your snap jewelry in the best way possible:

·         Using faceted gems are easier to handle as compared to the cabochons when it comes to the beginners. This is because the faceted gems have got a flat table while the cabochons are rounded.

·         To keep the gem in place while you press the finding on the back you can use a double sided tape or you can tape the ends of a scotch tape to do that.

·         Rounded faceted gems are easier to use than the square or rectangular ones. Using the round faceted gem does not gets crooked which is why it is easy to use.

·         Try to place the gem on some old surface or on a wooden piece when you press the finding on it. Don’t place it on a newly polished surface or a good surface as the gem might scratch it.

·         While you place the snap set findings to complete your snap jewelry make sure you hold the earring post in one hand and then snap the gem in the finding with the other hand.

·         If you find some space between the gemstone and the mounting then you can add in some wire rings. I have made my crafts even more beautiful and attractive by using wire rings on them.

·         You also need to have the snap set finding of the size of the gem so that you can end up with neat jewelry items. 

Organize Your Jewelry Making Supplies

Jewelry making is an art that is loved by many but only a few understand its real importance and do it with passion. The reason I make jewelry is because of addiction of the jewelry making supplies. Without these supplies, we simply cannot accomplish our jewelry goals. I always make sure that whatever supply I use is all assembled with me. When the addiction and passion of the jewelry supplies becomes strong then for a person like me all those supplies needs to be assembled and organized. This is a situation that comes up in the mind for every jewelry maker to keep his things in an organized manner.

Jewelry supplies are what make any jewelry item look good and attractive. It is not only how you make them but also the quality and kind of supplies you use along. As the jewelry making supplies are small thus they need some protective environment to keep them in one place. You may have tried different storage ideas but none of them would be working for you. Trust me, I have been there and done that. But by doing tons of experiments and trying out different ways, I have reached the point where I figured out how this is going to go.

I finally came up with the right solution to keep my jewelry making supplies right in place and in an organized manner. Well, for the artistic type people being organized is like asking a fish to come out of water and climb a tree. The struggle is real but with the way I’m going to introduce will make things a lot easier. You don’t need much money to do this as it can be done with a small amount.

There are plenty of containers available in the market from small to big shallow to tall that can be used to store anything you want. But when it comes to the jewelry making supplies, you would require something open and direct.

What would you need?

To store your supplies, you would first require storage boxes for beads and tools. So a shelf with drawers would pretty much do the job. It is actually a scrapbook storage cart with four shelves.

On this shelf cart I have got the storage boxes lined up one over the other so I can use them instantly whenever I want. The carts I have got in the shelves have got tags on them which help me recognize what thing is where and in which box. I take the box out which I need, use the things inside it and then put it back to the scrapbook shelf. The box has got small sections inside it which makes it easy to house in the supplies. They never get mixed up and stay where I want them to.

I love the look of the beads assembled with their colors when I take them out of the shelf. This is how I organize my jewelry making supplies. You can do too. This scrapbook shelf is available in the market pretty easily. Go out there and get your supplies organized.