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Started this discussion. Last reply by Leigh Sep 19, 2009.
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brenda ward left a comment for Leigh"leigh, thank you so much for all your comments, that was great for my ego, which was slumping a little, lol. I just looked at your pieces, such beautiful designs, where do you get your beads, your focal pieces are fantastic!"
Leigh replied to brenda ward's discussion stringing material"Brenda - I tend to use 49 strand 15"or14" size (depending on the brand) beading wire for bracelets. If the stones have rough edges or the bracelet is heavy I have used the 19" size. I also like to use memory wire for fun and funky…"
Leigh left a comment for brenda ward"Brenda - All of the bracelets you posted recently are wonderful! You have been busy! -- Leigh"
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Hi, what are you all finding to be the best stringing material for items like beaded bracelets?thanksSee More
brenda ward replied to Lisa's discussion Just started making and selling my jewelry and would love some feedback"SO pretty!
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- Why are you visiting?
- I'm learning how to make jewelry
- What is your favorite type of jewelry to make?
- Bracelets
- Tell us about yourself! What makes you interesting, unique, funny, talented, or...?
- Hi! Just started making jewelry, have been crocheting and knitting for years and wanted to try something new, have become absolutely addicted, making pieces, then taking them apart and re making them to where I just love them.
Though I could actually sell them and though this social networking thing is just my style.
- What is your favorite jewelry making style or medium?
- semi-precious beads, gemstone beads, glass, other
- What best describes your style?
- unique
- What are your favorite colors in making jewelry?
- I tried not to make too much in yellow, my favorite color, but I guess I went for understated on a lot of my bracelets, and bold on only a couple.
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- At 4:47am on September 19, 2009, Leigh said…
- Brenda - All of the bracelets you posted recently are wonderful! You have been busy! -- Leigh
- At 5:28pm on September 15, 2009,
Jenny Israel- BKB said… - thank you Brenda!
- At 2:51pm on June 1, 2009,
Lorri Ely said… - Hi Brenda. Read this post on taking photos:
http://making-jewelry.ning.com/forum/topics/2192215:Topic:1307
And as far as whether to sell at craft fairs or online...both! Actually, sell however it works best for you. :-) I try to sell on all fronts but find jewelry tends to move better and sell when people can see and touch it. Good luck and let me know what questions you have.
- At 7:00am on June 1, 2009, Lorri Ely said…
- Hi, Brenda! Welcome to the site and thanks for sharing your inspiration with us.
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