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2015年8月1日星期六

Jewelry Making Supplies to Consider Buying


If there is one thing that you will never fall short of is jewelry making supplies. They are in the market in their numbers and varying types. Your main task will be making informed choices on the ideal supplies for your jewelry work. Your fascination with beautiful things will be replicated when you are looking for these supplies because they are just good for that. Due to the many choices at hand, it might confuse you to make wrong decisions.

But, that should not be a worry once you have made good use of this guideline. It will touch on the most commonly used jewelry making supplies for your consideration. Choose the ones that suit your project but only after studying and understanding them very well.

  • Cords and wire- the role of these supplies is pretty simple and they are suitable for any type of jewelry project. They are used for stringing beads and will be vital when you are out to create necklaces as well as bracelets. It will be easy adding and removing beads from the cords or wire so they are not problematic using.
  • Cutters- these are supplies that do all the cutting work whenever you are doing your jewelry work. They include blades, scissors, pliers and many others that must be sharp enough. Don’t use blunt cutters because they can damage the material you are cutting. You must use the right cutting tools for your jewelry material so never use just any tool that you come across.
  • Hooks and clasps- these jewelry making supplies are very critical in that without them your jewelry project will be incomplete. Their main work is to fasten the twin ends together in a way that they cannot get loose. If they are not there, the beads will fall off and you will have nothing to call a necklace or bracelet. If you want to come up with different styles, make sure you have used varying hooks and clasps. It will be good to purchase them in bulk so that you enjoy good selection in relation to color, size, style and shape.
  • Beads and spacers- these are at the center of attraction in jewelry projects. You might have the cords or wires and even hooks but without beads there is nothing to do. Beads come in different materials and it will be upon you to make a choice on the ideal one for your project. In any case, you have to go for durable materials that are attractive to create the best impression. Also, it will be good if you buy these jewelry making supplies in bulk for quality selection.


Before you go to the market for consideration on the right supplies to buy, it will be of great value that you decide on the type of project you intend to create. That will make sure the jewelry making supplies you end up buying match very well with your project. That is by far the best way to have your needs satisfied. 

2014年9月3日星期三

Pink Glass Beaded Bracelet!


An easy beadweaving project starts from this one! First weaving the glass beads with easy pattern, then wrap the seed bead strands around the basic pattern, and you will get the special beaded bracelet, great accessory for any outfit.

You will need: 


12/0 Glass Seed Bead
Gemstone Bead
Abacus Glass Bead
Bicone Glass Bead
Crimp Bead
Brass End Piece
Brass Lobster Claw Clasp
Iron Bead Tip
Tiger Tail
Nylon Wire
Side Cutting Plier
Wire-Cutter Plier

1, prepare 100cmm long tiger tail wire;
2, string 2 bicone glass beads to the center, add two 12/0 glass seed beads on both sides respectively;
3, cross both ends through 1 pink gemstone bead;
4, repeat the procedure to get the basic beaded bracelet;


5, string the seed beads on the wire and lead the wire through the adjoining pink gemstone bead, and repeat to the last pink gemstone bead;
6, add jup ring and lobster claw clasp for closure.
So easy, right? 

2014年8月12日星期二

Statement Necklace for Summer Days

This is an easy Statement Necklace tutorial I came across the other day. I love the simple pattern and color match. The dazzling red porcelain flower beads just catch my eye. A so easy yet stunning DIY for summer!

Required jewelry making supplies for summer necklace:

1 headpin
jump rings 
chain
a clasp 
seed beads
focal beads 
pliers


Steps:
1. Thread focal bead and other beads onto the headpin;
2. Bend the headpin at a 90 degree angle;
3. Using round nosed jewelry pliers, bend the headpin back around to form a half loop;
4. Measure the middle of your length of chain and hook the headpin through a link in the chain;
5. Twist the wire of the headpin around the loop;
6. Keep twisting around the loop, pulling the wire neatly in a circle. Tuck and tighten the end;
7. Thread seed beads on to jump rings;
8. Work your way along the chain, on either side of the focal, adding the seed beads;
9. Complete the necklace by adding the jewelry clasp.

Will you try this jewelry set? 

2014年8月11日星期一

Plastic Beads and What Makes Them So Popular for Jewelry Making



Jewelry making is one of the hobbies that seem to be sweeping across all over the world today. The inexpensive aspect of making jewelries makes it an ideal way for most people to spend their free time doing something meaningful and enjoyable. Plastic beads are among the most commonly used beading materials and there are certainly some good reasons behind this. Ranging from adults to children, working with these types of beads is always very easy and crafting the jewelry becomes a great thing for everyone involved.

In most cases, the plastic beads make a perfect choice of introducing children to the art of making jewelry. These beads are incredibly colorful and this certainly makes them very attractive and you can use them to make some great creations. If you are concerned about the issue of price, you will be thrilled to know that these are among the cheapest types of beads you can find on the market today. However, their inexpensive nature shouldn't in anyway be associated with poor quality or anything of that matter as they are funky and highly adorable beads.



Once you buy your plastic beads and continue using them to make jewelries such as necklaces, you will need to replenish your supply from time to time. You will be thrilled to know that finding these beads is very easy and you shouldn't have any problems as such with procuring them. Your local shop will more often than not stock these beads and you can pay it a visit and check the collections they have. Better yet, you can decide to buy the beads on the internet which is much easier, convenient and you are assured of finding the most reasonable prices on these beads.

By deciding to order your plastic beads online, you will be thrilled to find even other types of beads which you might also consider for your beading project as well. Most online stores the likes of metallic beads, pewter beads and even glass beads as well as charms and pendants which you might also be interested in as well. To get even much better deals, consider buying the beads in wholesale and you will be very thrilled. Most sellers usually offer discounts and special offers for bulk purchases and this is a great way to save big on your purchases.

Plastic beads are highly recommended especially for children as they offer lots of freedom for experimenting when making jewelry. If you buy these beads at pandahall.com, you will also be thrilled with the cheap offers offered at the store and you can always replace them at any time of you need more for your projects.

2014年8月7日星期四

Embellish your Sunglasses with Decorative Beads

Summer is going to end. But sunglasses are still hot items for dressing us up. You may see many sunglasses displayed in stores with the similar styles, boring right? So why not get to DIY your own sunglasses? You can buy the classic shapes of sunglasses of cat-eye, aviators, or over-sized round one, and glue a variety of decorative pieces, like rhinestone beads, pearl beads, acrylic beads, sequins and more on the sunglasses. 

These are easy projects for those who aren’t that good at crafts.
*Pearl cabochon beads add elegance but cute feel on the sunglasses. Simply glue the beads and you have the same look as Rihanna with her Chanel glasses.

*Flowery sunglasses are very popular for summer time.You need to buy flower shaped acrylic beads and glue them on sunglasses. 

*Give your old sunglasses a new look by gluing studs on, rock the newly fashion style!

*Glitters can be great materials for transforming your sunnies! See?

*Get ready for a handful of button beads and a hot glue gun for updating you sunglasses! You will love the new look!

Photo Source:
http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/diy/diy-embellished-sunglasses