DIY jewelry

It's been a while since I have constantly written or done anything on the blog, but 2016, here is hoping that will change.

A couple of years ago, I had begun taking classes on how to make jewelry and learned a lot of new techniques. I only knew how to use the jewelry stretchy cording. That was always the easiest thing that I had begun trying out with.

Of course, after the class, then I learned different techniques.

For instance, the memory wire is one of the new techniques I learned in the class at Michaels, the arts and crafts store. Really affordable and they make learning easy as well.

This bracelet was done with green and white pearl beads on memory wire.

Like any new technique, it takes new tools and patience to get the job done.

This is pretty easy to work with. They already sell memory wire to a specific size as well if you are interested in doing some jewelry for yourself.

Oriental trading is one of my favorite places where you can find this and in different colors as well. Along with a variety of beads and tools. All at pretty good price since they are a wholesale.

Hopefully, I can start to sell some of these things. I have a few pieces already and you'll be seeing them soon.

Have a great weekend everybody.

Jewelry

Jewelry made by Me


So recently, I've really gotten into two things. 

1. Baking cookies, cakes and trying to practice decorating
2. Making jewelry, mostly bracelets 

These are just a few examples of the bracelets I've been making. More are on their way. 

These are religious icons, I actually haven't shown them at my church, but I will. The iconic beading are the same, but I've re-arranged each one so that it looks differently. These bracelets were kind of a request from some of my friends who are heavily involved in church. They wanted me to do Rosaries, but I haven't sat down and figure it out. It's not as easy as they think it is, that is a little rougher on the eyes and it has to be precise when you do it. For now I'm starting small, and it may be a good business. lol! I sell quite a lot. These are to be sold at $2. It's not really that bad. 

Noter's Digest:

 Want to know how to make bracelets: 

Ok, the way I do it is the simple way. It won't require much work really. I want to learn how to different ones though.

Things you'll need:

1. elastic jewelery string 
2. scissors 
3. ruler
4. Jewelery glue
5. and the selection of beads

How to:

1. Wrap the string around your wrist 
2. Once you get the desired length, use the ruler to add at least another 4 in. and cut it from that length
3. once you do that, before yous tart string the beads, on a flat surface, this is what I do, get one end of the string and tape it down to the surface 
1. this will help in the beads not flying off every time there's a bad movement. So you won't have to start over every time. Trust me you don't want that 
4. Then you just start beading 
1. If it's different assortments I suggest you figure out the design you want, and then start the beading. Again it will facilitate the process
5. Once your done, measure at a certain point and make sure it fits nicely and perfectly around your wrist 
1. then just add or take away beads 
6. Once your done. Tie the two ends together

1. What i do is like you tie your shoe, as the above pic. and I put a drop of jewelery making glue (specific glue I'll write it later, right now I've seem to have misplaced it)
2. I repeat step 1, 2 or 3 times, and you have your fast and basic bracelet

Hope you enjoy. Please feel free to leave a comment or any questions regarding. I've put all basic steps that I use.