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Selasa, 01 November 2011

How to Make Beaded Jewelry - Stunning Fashion for Cheap


Diamonds and gems, gold and silver. Those are the first things that come to mind when the word jewelry is mentioned, but jewelry need not be expensive to be beautiful. Precious stones and metals can be very eye-catching, these are valued for their inherent brilliance and shimmer, but if you want to make a bold statement with size shape and color, you might want to go with beaded jewelry.
Beaded jewelry is popular for lots of reasons, but mainly because it brings out the creativity and individuality of its wearer. Beaded jewelry come in a myriad of colors, shapes and forms and rarely will you come across several pieces which look exactly the same. Secondly, beaded jewelry and materials for making beaded jewelry are often cheap and readily accessible, making it a pretty economical choice for everyday jewelry. You can wear a different piece everyday to perfectly compliment your ensemble. Third, making beaded jewelry is FUN! It can be a leisurely activity which you can do for yourself and for profit. With the help of a bit of online marketing, a lot of beader-bloggers have successfully turned their beading talents into a considerable source of income.
Now how exactly do you go about making your own beaded jewelry? If you are planning to produce lots of pieces continually, it might be a good move to buy a complete set of beading tools. If you wish to create just a couple of simple pieces for yourself, you can even get by with just your regular household and some improvised implements.
In case you do decide to purchase a complete set of beading tools, you will need to purchase the following:
  • Pliers
  • Shears
  • Gauges and measuring tools
  • Blocks
  • Tweezers
  • Magnifiers
  • Blades and saws
  • Files
  • Hammers
  • A jewelry cleaning kit
  • A toolbox
  • A bead organizer case
There are s many other tools which you can buy, but you need not buy everything at once. First, try to determine what kind of jewelry you will be making so you'll have an idea what tool you are still missing. Beads and stones are not that difficult to procure, you can easily order them online or drop by your local crafts shop. Yes, you can even make your own, which is all the more fun!
Now if you think that beading is as easy as stringing beads on a string, you are somewhat correct. However, if you wish to make really impressive pieces, it will take a bit of practice. Yes you have to practice! There are some techniques and tricks you need to learn. Bead panting techniques, stringing, crimping and tying knots, these are just some of the things a beginner needs to master in order to make not only beautiful but sturdy and lasting pieces. A good beader must have an eye for detail because he is, after all, also an artist.

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