I know a lot of my blog readers are budding jewelry artists and are always on the look out for ideas. I caught this video the other day on how to make your own beaded hoop earrings. Oh my gosh, they turned out so cute! The video is a bit long (just under 10 minutes), but the woman teaching the technique takes her time talking you through all the steps. If anyone makes a pair of these, post a picture on the KMS Designs jewelry Facebook page!
Showing posts with label how to make jewelry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label how to make jewelry. Show all posts
Monday, January 10, 2011
Friday, July 30, 2010
Making resin jewelry bracelets, Part 5
(Read part 1, part 2, part 3, and part 4 of the resin jewelry making process)
The next part in the resin jewelry making process is for me to finish up the edges of each individual bracelet link. After each piece has cured, I pop each one out of its mold. (It takes at least 72 hours for it to completely cure.) For the pieces that have a lot of extra resin, I can trim them with some heavy duty scissors.
To take the sharp edges off each piece, I have to sand it with several different grits of sandpaper. I do this on a flat surface under water. Why underwater? As the friction generates heat, the "crumbs" will melt back onto the piece unless I do it underwater. I sand the back and the edges with 3 different grits of sandpaper.
Check back for Monday's post where I finally drill the pieces and show everyone my new drill press.
To take the sharp edges off each piece, I have to sand it with several different grits of sandpaper. I do this on a flat surface under water. Why underwater? As the friction generates heat, the "crumbs" will melt back onto the piece unless I do it underwater. I sand the back and the edges with 3 different grits of sandpaper.
Check back for Monday's post where I finally drill the pieces and show everyone my new drill press.
Friday, July 23, 2010
Make your own beaded jewelry.
For anyone that has ever wanted to make your own handmade jewelry, beaded jewelry is a great way to get started. I was perusing the internet recently and found the website All About Beading. I was impressed that is was a pretty good online resource to start leaning how to make your own jewelry. There are multiple projects that detail the materials and tools needed to make your own bracelets, earrings, and necklaces. It even gives step by step instructions, most with pictures or diagrams. A suggestion here as well: do you have a beading supply store close to you? Many of these stores will also provide help when you purchase your jewelry making supplies from them. I have a good relationship with the ladies at Gifts of Avalon and know they are incredibly helpful to customers.
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