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TygerKitty · Dec 7th, 2008, 01:52 AM

Elizat... thanks so much for that video link again! I watched a whole bunch of them from Karla and have learned so much! Wow, there's so much about beading I did'nt know and I'm even more excited to try these things out... I will be able to make my jewelry much more polished with all of these techniques! WOO HOO!

TygerKitty · Dec 7th, 2008, 01:58 AM

Originally Posted by LVShoeFan2

I love that purple bracelet!!

I make bracelets with a clasp but I need to try making stretchy bracelets. Do you just tie the ends in a knot and that's it? Stupid question, I know LOL but it just seems too easy.

That's what I do! I don't tie them like shoes though because those types of knots come undone more easily. I use one I don't know the name of and also square knots... see this link for a diagram of tying a square knot: http://www.eebeads.com/ideas/40_squareknot.html.

elizat · Dec 7th, 2008, 08:42 AM

choozen1ne- I like your multi strand pieces a lot- very pretty!

purple coach- your shell and stone pieces are very cool! I like a lot of your things, but those are my favorites.

TygerKitty- glad the videos helped you! I've learned from a lot from her too. Her instructions are clear and easy to understand. I don't wrap quite the way she does, but I would guess most of us do it a bit different once we get the hang out of it.

Tracy · Dec 7th, 2008, 12:54 PM

Originally Posted by elizat

So very pretty! I really like the first one a lot- such great colors. Is the one bracelet made of shells- the round gray one?

thanks! yup, it's shells, the only downside is that they got kind of scratched so i don't wear it anymore.

Tracy · Dec 7th, 2008, 12:56 PM

Originally Posted by Sweetwon

^So pretty choozen1ne. I really like the multi strand necklaces! I need to be more creative.

ditto! maybe i will attempt something like that

Sweetwon · Dec 7th, 2008, 01:02 PM

Thanks for the link to the video elizat. I just watched a bunch of them and now I want to go and get some supplies! This thread may be very bad for me. Everytime I see what people are making I want to go get beads and make more jewelry! I guess I know what everyone in my family will be getting for Christmas this year. I just need to finish my scarves so I have time for the jewelry!

elizat · Dec 7th, 2008, 01:35 PM

^ I know... I've never done a wire wrap ring before b/c I don't think I'd actually wear it, but the videos make me want to try it! I am not quite sure how to do a halo or decorative wire circle around the center though, like I've seen w/ some rings. I think that would look really cool w/ a square stone.

Sweetwon · Dec 7th, 2008, 01:38 PM

I made wire rings with beads one them before. Mine are a little different than the ones from the video. I put a lot of beads on mine. I think I will just dig out a bunch of my stuff and take pictures so I can post.

betseylover · Dec 8th, 2008, 02:00 AM

i love beading and making jewelry. i haven`t done so in a while though since i had my son. i will post pics soon.
thanks to everyone for posting pics, it is great inspiration and nice to see everyone`s creativity!

mariah9999 · Dec 8th, 2008, 10:07 AM

Originally Posted by choozen1ne

Here are some of my designs

I have a lot more , I will put some more picutres up in a few minutes

I LOVE all of these! Especially the wreath necklace and the bracelets with the hearts! The multi-strand green and natural colors necklace is to die for too! You are extremely talented and I really love your eye for design!

momo43 · Dec 8th, 2008, 03:29 PM

oooo! i just stumbled into the arts & crafts forum! Everyone's designs are very cute! I've been making my own jewelry ever since I was in grade school. I'll add pics later when I get home.

TygerKitty · Dec 8th, 2008, 06:41 PM

Can't wait to see momo!

galligator · Dec 9th, 2008, 08:49 PM

I don't make jewelery very often. When I do it's usually pretty simple (I like sewing & designing more) but I was at Michaels the other day & saw some charms on sale. SO, I picked up a matching gunmetal tone chain & made a lariat. I probably spent as much time buying the parts as actually hooking up the parts with jump rings.

Jprojectrunway · Dec 9th, 2008, 09:59 PM

I make my own jewlery!! I love making jewlery..even in Highschool i make some cute litlte pieces for myself haha :)
I've made quite a few items, but these are the only ones i have pics of:
These are little heart studs i made from buttons!! then filled in the holes with paints, and glued them onto round backings

Necklaces with ceramic/ stone pendants

elizat · Dec 9th, 2008, 10:03 PM

^ Oh, that is pretty! It's really fun too, Galligator!

I am loving this thread and all the photos from everyone!

I just finished a necklace tonight that is two strand w/ green aventurine, smoky quartz and shells. I took a picture of the necklace I did for my mom for Christmas too- hers is pink and white pearls, rhodonite, and smoky quartz. Sorry the picture is kind of cut off and foggy...

Dec 7th, 2008, 01:52 AM	#46
TygerKitty ~~ addicted ~~ Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 12,235	Elizat... thanks so much for that video link again! I watched a whole bunch of them from Karla and have learned so much! Wow, there's so much about beading I did'nt know and I'm even more excited to try these things out... I will be able to make my jewelry much more polished with all of these techniques! WOO HOO!
	__________________ "Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we're here we should dance." I shop too much!

Dec 7th, 2008, 08:42 AM	#48
elizat Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 9,116	choozen1ne- I like your multi strand pieces a lot- very pretty! purple coach- your shell and stone pieces are very cool! I like a lot of your things, but those are my favorites. TygerKitty- glad the videos helped you! I've learned from a lot from her too. Her instructions are clear and easy to understand. I don't wrap quite the way she does, but I would guess most of us do it a bit different once we get the hang out of it.
elizat Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 9,116

Dec 7th, 2008, 01:02 PM	#51
Sweetwon OP Juicy Charm Addict Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Somewhere out there Posts: 1,672	Thanks for the link to the video elizat. I just watched a bunch of them and now I want to go and get some supplies! This thread may be very bad for me. Everytime I see what people are making I want to go get beads and make more jewelry! I guess I know what everyone in my family will be getting for Christmas this year. I just need to finish my scarves so I have time for the jewelry!
	__________________ Dreaming of Juicy... Octopus, Piece of Cake, Eyeshadow Compact, Pink Cupcake, Spider, Pine Cone, Mitten, Ski Goggle, London Bus, Mouse Trap, and many more! Check out my handmade jewelry! www.heathersweet.etsy.com Come visit my little collection! http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-...on-451244.html

Dec 7th, 2008, 01:35 PM	#52
elizat Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 9,116	^ I know... I've never done a wire wrap ring before b/c I don't think I'd actually wear it, but the videos make me want to try it! I am not quite sure how to do a halo or decorative wire circle around the center though, like I've seen w/ some rings. I think that would look really cool w/ a square stone.
elizat Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 9,116

Dec 7th, 2008, 01:38 PM	#53
Sweetwon OP Juicy Charm Addict Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Somewhere out there Posts: 1,672	I made wire rings with beads one them before. Mine are a little different than the ones from the video. I put a lot of beads on mine. I think I will just dig out a bunch of my stuff and take pictures so I can post.
	__________________ Dreaming of Juicy... Octopus, Piece of Cake, Eyeshadow Compact, Pink Cupcake, Spider, Pine Cone, Mitten, Ski Goggle, London Bus, Mouse Trap, and many more! Check out my handmade jewelry! www.heathersweet.etsy.com Come visit my little collection! http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-...on-451244.html

Dec 8th, 2008, 02:00 AM	#54
betseylover Member Joined: Jan 2007 Location: vancouver BC Posts: 2,500	i love beading and making jewelry. i haven`t done so in a while though since i had my son. i will post pics soon. thanks to everyone for posting pics, it is great inspiration and nice to see everyone`s creativity!
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Dec 8th, 2008, 03:29 PM	#56
momo43 be more mindful! Joined: Mar 2007 Location: California Posts: 1,427	oooo! i just stumbled into the arts & crafts forum! Everyone's designs are very cute! I've been making my own jewelry ever since I was in grade school. I'll add pics later when I get home.
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Dec 8th, 2008, 06:41 PM	#57
TygerKitty ~~ addicted ~~ Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 12,235	Can't wait to see momo!
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Dec 9th, 2008, 09:59 PM	#59
Jprojectrunway Member Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 596	I make my own jewlery!! I love making jewlery..even in Highschool i make some cute litlte pieces for myself haha :) I've made quite a few items, but these are the only ones i have pics of: These are little heart studs i made from buttons!! then filled in the holes with paints, and glued them onto round backings Necklaces with ceramic/ stone pendants
Jprojectrunway Member Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 596	__________________ Judging others doesn't define them, it defines you

Dec 9th, 2008, 10:03 PM	#60
elizat Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 9,116	^ Oh, that is pretty! It's really fun too, Galligator! I am loving this thread and all the photos from everyone! I just finished a necklace tonight that is two strand w/ green aventurine, smoky quartz and shells. I took a picture of the necklace I did for my mom for Christmas too- hers is pink and white pearls, rhodonite, and smoky quartz. Sorry the picture is kind of cut off and foggy...
elizat Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 9,116

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