If you love making jewelry, don't neglect "found" items in your designs! You can use all kinds of interesting tidbits to add flair and originality to your creations. For example, vintage buttons can make some very nice earrings! If you're into kitch, a collectible soda pop cap can make a cute pin! Be open-minded and creative to craft handmade treasures that will really stand out!
When making jewelry and you want to turn a bead into a linked piece, take an eye pin and thread it through the bead's hole. Let the bead slide to the bottom of the eye pin. Directly above the bead, use your pliers to bend the eye pin approximately 45 degrees. Using wire cutters, trim this to about half an inch in length. Using small round pliers, grasp the tip of the wire and start looping it around the pliers tip. Don't give up if your eye pin loop is not directly round - practice makes perfect!
When making jewelry, beeswax is a wonderful product to use for taming frizzy twine. Just rub a little on to the twine and you'll have a smooth look in no time. Your beads will go on easier and your piece will have a more elegant, professionally made look.
When selling a piece of jewelry online, you should make certain that you include size and lengths information. This is extra important with an online transaction because the customer can not physically see the jewelry. For example, if you are making jewelry pieces that are wire-wrapped, then you should include photos to assure your customers that the pieces are smoothly finished. Therefore, the sweater won't be poked by a sharp wire.
To get cheaper rates on your jewelry-making supplies, try to take advantage of discounts and sales. Several chain hobby and craft stores sell basic supplies that you can use when making jewelry (such as thread, pliers, beads, etc), and these frequently can go on sale, sometimes up to 50% off. If you need to purchase items that are not sold in local stores, do research online before settling on a place to purchase from.
If you are making jewelry to sell, be sure to wear your own designs often. When someone compliments a piece that you sell, thank them, tell them you sell jewelry, and offer a business card. This word of mouth type exposure can be the best way to grow your small jewelry business.
Creating jewelry is a fun hobby. You have the opportunity to custom make pieces, which will fit your specific style. There are a few essential tips to help you create those one-of-a-kind pieces. We have discussed them in this article. Use these tips and get to create today!
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