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Home Jewelry Business
A forum to share information on running your own home jewelry business. Learn how you can work from home in a job that is fun and creative. Get my book on how to run your own jewelry party business on the link below!See More
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How to Make Jewelry
Join this group to share tips and techniques on how to make your own jewelry. Also visit this page (link below) for step by step instructions:See More
Yogy and Ritu Ghosh joined Lorri Ely's group
Jewelry Designer's Gallery
Add your own great jewelry designs to the website, to share inspiration with others! Just click "Start a Discussion", tell us about yourself. Add your own jewelry photos to the site using the link below.See More
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Jewelry Supplies Deals
A group discuss the best sources of jewelry supplies and and beads. If you know about a great bead sale or coupon and want to tell everyone about it, go ahead and "Start Discussion" to post it here.See More
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Lorri Ely replied to Yogy's discussion 'Ebay vs Etsy vs instantfinder'
I find the best thing to do with Etsy is to list often. This is because new listings appear on the results pages but quickly scroll off. So, possibly rotate your item listings and relist things from time to time. Now granted, this…
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Crystal Framed Earrings Project Idea
This was one of the pieces I made on the last "jewelry making retreat" with my friend :-)
Supplies List
14kt gold filled wire (half hard)
Swarovski crystals
Crystal briolette beads
Earwires (I used leverbacks)
Shape your frames using an object like a small bottle to make a consistent size and shape. I actually used by flat nose pliers to form the bottom of each frame, then wrapped wire at… Continue
Supplies List
14kt gold filled wire (half hard)
Swarovski crystals
Crystal briolette beads
Earwires (I used leverbacks)
Shape your frames using an object like a small bottle to make a consistent size and shape. I actually used by flat nose pliers to form the bottom of each frame, then wrapped wire at… Continue
Posted on October 8, 2009 at 8:44am
Clearance Sale at ArtGemsInc.com
Everything is 60% Off, there are some incredible bargains in there on Swarovski crystal beads, as one example. A whole strand of carnelian for $3.37 today. Check it out:
http://artgemsinc.com/Content/Default.asp
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Posted on October 8, 2009 at 8:00am
How to Photograph your Jewelry
Here is a wonderful thorough guide I came across and wanted to share.
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/6626662/1000-Markets-Best-Practices-in-Product-Photography
If you are listing your jewelry online, you need to read this :-)
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/6626662/1000-Markets-Best-Practices-in-Product-Photography
If you are listing your jewelry online, you need to read this :-)
Posted on October 7, 2009 at 4:04pm — 1 Comment
Wedding Necklace Photos
Ooh boy, I have been way too busy and still have not posted my latest jewelry projects. Here are a couple photos of my friend wearing some of the wedding jewelry I made for her wedding.
Smoky Topaz, Freshwater Pearl and Brass Pendant (I wore this one as bridesmaid, as my dress was chocolate brown, but she is modeling it here).
Created with:
I found vintage brass findings/stampings on eBay. That served as… Continue
Smoky Topaz, Freshwater Pearl and Brass Pendant (I wore this one as bridesmaid, as my dress was chocolate brown, but she is modeling it here).
Created with:
I found vintage brass findings/stampings on eBay. That served as… Continue
Posted on September 10, 2009 at 8:00am — 5 Comments
Multi Strand Necklace Project (inspired by Tanisha's Question)
http://making-jewelry.ning.com/forum/topics/4-strand-help
There are a few tricks to making multi strand necklaces and bracelets. I love them as they are so fun and impactful and… Continue
Posted on September 1, 2009 at 8:00am
Comment Wall (83 comments)
- At 5:24pm on November 24, 2009, Rosemary Gibeau gave Lorri Ely a gift…
Thanks for inviting me....greetings from Massachusetts!. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Rosemary
- At 12:25pm on November 16, 2009, Sandra Ricks gave Lorri Ely a gift…
- Lori, I want to be added as a lover of jewelry friend of yours. I hope you accept this gift.
- At 2:59am on October 10, 2009,
Natalie Watkins said…
- Thank you. I am a rookie at this jewelry making but I have made a few items and my friends like what I have done so far. It is really fun and I enjoy it alot.
- At 9:14am on October 9, 2009,
Pedro Prado (Acraftshop) said… - Hello and, thank you for your welcome, Lorri. I loved your Crystal Framed Earrings Project Idea. This is a very detailed work. You have a great eye for it. Your earrings are beautiful. Your earrings are a perfect example of the limitless possibilities that come when you choose Swarovski crystals.
- At 9:08am on October 8, 2009,
Yvonne Davies said…
- Thanks for the welcome Lorri, cant wait to get started, I've had a go at making a bracelet turned out really lovely, got the bug now, looking for more ideas.
- At 10:41pm on September 12, 2009,
Mari said… - Thank you Lorri....
- At 11:37am on September 10, 2009,
Cathy Cooley said… - Thanks, she's my only granddaughter...
- At 6:37pm on September 4, 2009,
Tanisha Barton said… - If I am I will let you know for sure. I was thinking of March next year maybe, any bead shows then?
- At 2:26pm on September 3, 2009,
lynne buttress said… - hi lorri.thanks for the welcome.this is a photo of my cat dino who i am afraid passed away a short while ago. he was gorgeous. love the site.
- At 2:25pm on September 1, 2009,
michelle johnson said… - thank you for the welcome!
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