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Posted by Marilee J. Layman on Mon Sep 11, 2006 6:40 AM Post subject: Re: the secret to a perfect crimp?
On Sun, 10 Sep 2006 17:24:54 GMT, "texastwostep" <atomicflare@gmail.com> wrote: [quote:ae966ffbbe]I am
using the side cutter already. maybe i'm just no good at this! [/quote:ae966ffbbe] Put some tension on the loose end,
use the side cutter, and the tiny bit you don't cut will go back under the bead. [quote:ae966ffbbe]Marilee J. Layman
wrote: On Fri, 08 Sep 2006 15:16:21 GMT, "texastwostep" atomicflare@gmail.com> wrote: I think I am doing
well on my crimping. The question I have is this: When I crimp the closing bead to put the clasp on, I leave enough
stringing wire to go through 2-3 beads. I have learned from some that I am supposed to nip the wire so that it doesn't
show. However, I have purchased jewelry that has the final extra length of wire, from the closing crimp, not appear
nipped, but instead placed directly under the bead, where no nip shows at all. Is there a trick to this? Is done with
tweezers to get that wire directly situated beneath the 2nd or 3rd closing bead to where the nip doesn't show, even upon
scrutiny? Use a side-cutter. -- Marilee J. Layman http://mjlayman.livejournal.com/ --[/quote:ae966ffbbe] Marilee J.
Layman http://mjlayman.livejournal.com/
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Posted by Jan Pompe on Mon Sep 11, 2006 1:31 AM Post subject: Re: the secret to a perfect crimp?
texastwostep wrote: [quote:056c2df7bb]I am using the side cutter already. maybe i'm just no good at this! Marilee
J. Layman wrote: On Fri, 08 Sep 2006 15:16:21 GMT, "texastwostep" atomicflare@gmail.com> wrote: I think
I am doing well on my crimping. The question I have is this: When I crimp the closing bead to put the clasp on, I
leave enough stringing wire to go through 2-3 beads. I have learned from some that I am supposed to nip the wire so
that it doesn't show. However, I have purchased jewelry that has the final extra length of wire, from the closing
crimp, not appear nipped, but instead placed directly under the bead, where no nip shows at all. Is there a trick to
this? Is done with tweezers to get that wire directly situated beneath the 2nd or 3rd closing bead to where the nip
doesn't show, even upon scrutiny? Use a side-cutter. -- Marilee J. Layman http://mjlayman.livejournal.com/
[/quote:056c2df7bb] I dont bead but my daughter does and she uses a special crimping plier that has various shapes in
the jaw. As an Electronic engineer (in the past) I did a lot of crimping of connectors and the crimp lug, tool and
material that is to be connected all need to be matched in size for a neat, secure and conductive connection.
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Posted by texastwostep on Sun Sep 10, 2006 6:24 PM Post subject: Re: the secret to a perfect crimp?
I am using the side cutter already. maybe i'm just no good at this! Marilee J. Layman wrote: [quote:e35705e658]On
Fri, 08 Sep 2006 15:16:21 GMT, "texastwostep" atomicflare@gmail.com> wrote: I think I am doing well on my
crimping. The question I have is this: When I crimp the closing bead to put the clasp on, I leave enough stringing
wire to go through 2-3 beads. I have learned from some that I am supposed to nip the wire so that it doesn't show.
However, I have purchased jewelry that has the final extra length of wire, from the closing crimp, not appear nipped,
but instead placed directly under the bead, where no nip shows at all. Is there a trick to this? Is done with tweezers
to get that wire directly situated beneath the 2nd or 3rd closing bead to where the nip doesn't show, even upon
scrutiny? Use a side-cutter. -- Marilee J. Layman http://mjlayman.livejournal.com/[/quote:e35705e658]
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Posted by Marilee J. Layman on Sun Sep 10, 2006 11:34 AM Post subject: Re: the secret to a perfect crimp?
On Fri, 08 Sep 2006 15:16:21 GMT, "texastwostep" <atomicflare@gmail.com> wrote: [quote:ec5c972748]I
think I am doing well on my crimping. The question I have is this: When I crimp the closing bead to put the clasp on,
I leave enough stringing wire to go through 2-3 beads. I have learned from some that I am supposed to nip the wire so
that it doesn't show. However, I have purchased jewelry that has the final extra length of wire, from the closing
crimp, not appear nipped, but instead placed directly under the bead, where no nip shows at all. Is there a trick to
this? Is done with tweezers to get that wire directly situated beneath the 2nd or 3rd closing bead to where the nip
doesn't show, even upon scrutiny? [/quote:ec5c972748] Use a side-cutter. -- Marilee J. Layman
http://mjlayman.livejournal.com/
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Posted by texastwostep on Sat Sep 09, 2006 6:49 PM Post subject: Re: the secret to a perfect crimp?
Hi, thanks. I like the http://www.firemountaingems.com/details.asp?PN=H201285FD I hadn't seen that before. I don't
like the clamshell crimp though, don't know why. Still curious to know how to get that extra wire perfectly under a
*second* or *third* bead (for example a Swarovski bead) without an excess hanging out at all. I've sen it done where
it's not nipped at the end of the bead, but the end of the wire lies directly and not even a fraction hanging out from
the bead. Thanks Y'all. Snaggeltooth wrote: [quote:65554212db]Yeah, you can use a bead tip or crimp end and not
worry so much about it. http://www.firemountaingems.com/details.asp?PN=H202187FN
http://www.firemountaingems.com/details.asp?PN=H202187FN http://www.firemountaingems.com/details.asp?PN=H201285FD
http://www.firemountaingems.com/beading_howtos/beading_projects.asp?docid=CRIMPENDS&sact=search
http://www.firemountaingems.com/beading_howtos/beading_projects.asp?docid=HWTCRMPCRMPBD&sact=search ST
"texastwostep" <atomicflare@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:r923g2tro29npni7poi443oe2mfsu2v00s@4ax.com... I think I am doing well on my crimping. The question I have is this:
When I crimp the closing bead to put the clasp on, I leave enough stringing wire to go through 2-3 beads. I have
learned from some that I am supposed to nip the wire so that it doesn't show. However, I have purchased jewelry that
has the final extra length of wire, from the closing crimp, not appear nipped, but instead placed directly under the
bead, where no nip shows at all. Is there a trick to this? Is done with tweezers to get that wire directly situated
beneath the 2nd or 3rd closing bead to where the nip doesn't show, even upon scrutiny? Thank you. Atomic
Flare[/quote:65554212db]
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Posted by Snaggeltooth on Sat Sep 09, 2006 6:31 AM Post subject: Re: the secret to a perfect crimp?
Yeah, you can use a bead tip or crimp end and not worry so much about it.
http://www.firemountaingems.com/details.asp?PN=H202187FN http://www.firemountaingems.com/details.asp?PN=H202187FN
http://www.firemountaingems.com/details.asp?PN=H201285FD
http://www.firemountaingems.com/beading_howtos/beading_projects.asp?docid=CRIMPENDS&sact=search
http://www.firemountaingems.com/beading_howtos/beading_projects.asp?docid=HWTCRMPCRMPBD&sact=search ST
"texastwostep" <atomicflare@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:r923g2tro29npni7poi443oe2mfsu2v00s@4ax.com... I think I am doing well on my crimping. The question I have is this:
When I crimp the closing bead to put the clasp on, I leave enough stringing wire to go through 2-3 beads. I have
learned from some that I am supposed to nip the wire so that it doesn't show. However, I have purchased jewelry that
has the final extra length of wire, from the closing crimp, not appear nipped, but instead placed directly under the
bead, where no nip shows at all. Is there a trick to this? Is done with tweezers to get that wire directly situated
beneath the 2nd or 3rd closing bead to where the nip doesn't show, even upon scrutiny? Thank you. Atomic Flare
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Posted by texastwostep on Fri Sep 08, 2006 4:16 PM Post subject: the secret to a perfect crimp?
I think I am doing well on my crimping. The question I have is this: When I crimp the closing bead to put the clasp
on, I leave enough stringing wire to go through 2-3 beads. I have learned from some that I am supposed to nip the wire
so that it doesn't show. However, I have purchased jewelry that has the final extra length of wire, from the closing
crimp, not appear nipped, but instead placed directly under the bead, where no nip shows at all. Is there a trick to
this? Is done with tweezers to get that wire directly situated beneath the 2nd or 3rd closing bead to where the nip
doesn't show, even upon scrutiny? Thank you. Atomic Flare
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View entire thread: ribbon choker
Posted by Shirley Shone on Sat Oct 14, 2006 11:44 AM Post subject: Re: ribbon choker
How wide do you want the choker ribbon. You can use a press stud to fasten the ribbon which would make a flatter join.
If the bead hole goes top to bottom I would put a head pin through it. Then I would attach my beading thread firmly
through the choker ribbon coming from the back. I would then put a few crystal beads, then the heart bead then a few
more crystals. Then I would sew the end firmly after making sure where I wanted the heart to hang. You could use the
same technique if you can thread the bead sideways . You could also use a hanger bead instead of putting the heart on
directly to the thread then fasten the heart on with a jump ring. If you would like a diagram please email me and I
will sketch it for you. My addy in my signature. Shirley In message
<2X2Xg.12439$pq4.12257@tornado.ohiordc.rr.com>, David Fields <david@moonlitembracenospam.com> writes
[quote:34fbdfc10e]Ok, little background here. I am writing a book (paranormal romance w vampires etc) where a character
gives his Mistress a gift. A red ribbon choker with a black heart bead. I want to make this for a promotional pic. I
make tons of necklaces and bracelets w beading wire etc but have never worked with ribbon. I know they make the end
crimps so that isn't an issue. What about the bead? Should I enlage the hole and just pass the ribbon through? I would
like a bead about 1/2 - 3/4 " high. Do they make a piece like the ribbon crimp end that would clamp down on the
ribbon at the halfway point? I thought I could take a flat silver bar, fold it over the ribbon tightly and drill a small
hole that I could then use a head pin to attach the heart to this bar. I like the ribbons width consistent all the way
across the throat instead of threaded through the bead. I do NOT have the bead yet. [/quote:34fbdfc10e] -- Shirley
Shone shirley@allcrafts.demon.co.uk http://www.allcrafts.demon.co.uk
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Posted by Shirley Shone on Thu Sep 21, 2006 3:14 PM Post subject: Re: Finishing knotted silk necklaces
If the holes are big you can use satin rattail. I have used it. I used some ribbon clamps for the ends but they are only
plated ones. Shirley In message <QMSdnThr5ZdKyo_YnZ2dnUVZ_omdnZ2d@comcast.com>, Kalera Stratton
<kalera@strattonhome.org> writes [quote:e0bc474b31]I have this vision for a necklace I want to make, and it
involves knotted silk cord... you know the stuff that's like rolled, dyed silk ribbon? I have two related questions;
one, do you have any experience knotting this stuff between beads... is that an OK idea, or will it stretch? Is there a
better natural material I could use? It has to have that "look and feel" of silk, is the only thing. It also
has to be at least a little sexy-sounding, LOL! Second, more crucial question... the necklace will be fairly heavy and
I'd like to finish it with a high-quality safety clasp, maybe even 18k gold, but I don't know what to do with the ENDS.
I want something that will be really durable, but I have *no* experience with finishing this sort of thing. Do you know
what a good finishing method might be, or have any pointers for researching some? Bead tips with glue kind of scare
me... are they *really* strong enough, would they withstand the test of time? I've also seen cord crimp tips... they're
pretty too, but are they going to hold up? I will certainly have to do some practice knotting, so I may do a couple of
test-run necklaces with silver clasps before I try to finish "the one". Any feedback on this project is
welcome... it's been stewing in the back of my mind for I think going on two years, and it's TIME. Thanks! -Kalera
[/quote:e0bc474b31] -- Shirley Shone shirley@allcrafts.demon.co.uk http://www.allcrafts.demon.co.uk
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Posted by Kalera Stratton on Thu Sep 21, 2006 10:13 AM Post subject: Finishing knotted silk necklaces
I have this vision for a necklace I want to make, and it involves knotted silk cord... you know the stuff that's like
rolled, dyed silk ribbon? I have two related questions; one, do you have any experience knotting this stuff between
beads... is that an OK idea, or will it stretch? Is there a better natural material I could use? It has to have that
"look and feel" of silk, is the only thing. It also has to be at least a little sexy-sounding, LOL! Second,
more crucial question... the necklace will be fairly heavy and I'd like to finish it with a high-quality safety clasp,
maybe even 18k gold, but I don't know what to do with the ENDS. I want something that will be really durable, but I
have *no* experience with finishing this sort of thing. Do you know what a good finishing method might be, or have any
pointers for researching some? Bead tips with glue kind of scare me... are they *really* strong enough, would they
withstand the test of time? I've also seen cord crimp tips... they're pretty too, but are they going to hold up? I
will certainly have to do some practice knotting, so I may do a couple of test-run necklaces with silver clasps before
I try to finish "the one". Any feedback on this project is welcome... it's been stewing in the back of my
mind for I think going on two years, and it's TIME. Thanks! -Kalera
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Posted by Linda D. on Thu Aug 10, 2006 2:45 AM Post subject: Re: learning stringing
Thank for the info Barbara. I did find some Tiger Tail in my stash, along with the appropriate crimps. Today, I
purchased a Beadalon Crimping Plier with a 40% coupon at Michael's and also bought some barrel clasps. Our local
Michael's has Beadalon beading wire. What do you think of it? They have it in a variety of weights and finishes.
thanks...Linda Barbara Forbes-Lyons wrote: [quote:cc6c613040]LInda, Most of us here swear by SoftTouch wire by the
SoftFlex company. You can use practically any sort of bead with it, as long as the wire fits through the holes. As far
as the long necklaces you can make them with a clasp, so they can be twisted and worn shorter or without clasp in an
'endless' style. If you opt for the latter, you will need to hid the crimps you use when you double-back through beads
for the endless style illusion. to do this, use either crimp covers or a Hill Tribe silver bead with a split that you
can gently open to place over the crimp, then close back up. For example, bead number ASB232 on this page
(http://snipurl.com/uahn) can be gently opened, then reclosed using the 'mega' crimping pliers. Barbara Beader and
Polymer Clay Crusader http://www.penguintrax.com and http://www.backseatgrammarian.com Linda D. wrote: Good morning,
I've done some beadwork, including peyote and made amulet bags, bead knitting, bead crochet, etc., but I haven't done
any stringing. I was looking at some of the gorgeous long necklaces that seem to be so "in" these days and
thought I should use some of the beads I have on hand and make a couple for myself. Is there a site where I could get
hints and tips on how to make one? What thread/wire should I use? thanks for your help...Linda[/quote:cc6c613040]
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Posted by Dr. Sooz on Thu Aug 03, 2006 1:58 AM Post subject: Re: learning stringing
You can also use wire and/or chain to link 'em up, or do pearl knotting. There are many options for making those long
necklaces. Depends on the look you want. ``````````````````````````````````` Barbara Forbes-Lyons wrote:
[quote:ebf099d3bf]LInda, Most of us here swear by SoftTouch wire by the SoftFlex company. You can use practically any
sort of bead with it, as long as the wire fits through the holes. As far as the long necklaces you can make them with a
clasp, so they can be twisted and worn shorter or without clasp in an 'endless' style. If you opt for the latter, you
will need to hid the crimps you use when you double-back through beads for the endless style illusion. to do this, use
either crimp covers or a Hill Tribe silver bead with a split that you can gently open to place over the crimp, then
close back up. For example, bead number ASB232 on this page (http://snipurl.com/uahn) can be gently opened, then
reclosed using the 'mega' crimping pliers. Barbara Beader and Polymer Clay Crusader http://www.penguintrax.com and
http://www.backseatgrammarian.com There is a very fine line between a hobby and mental illness. (Dave Barry) Need
quality, inexpensive web hosting with site builder and 50 apps? Check out http://www.lyonshost.com. Linda D. wrote:
Good morning, I've done some beadwork, including peyote and made amulet bags, bead knitting, bead crochet, etc., but I
haven't done any stringing. I was looking at some of the gorgeous long necklaces that seem to be so "in"
these days and thought I should use some of the beads I have on hand and make a couple for myself. Is there a site
where I could get hints and tips on how to make one? What thread/wire should I use? thanks for your help...Linda
[/quote:ebf099d3bf]
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Posted by Barbara Forbes-Lyons on Wed Aug 02, 2006 7:55 PM Post subject: Re: learning stringing
LInda, Most of us here swear by SoftTouch wire by the SoftFlex company. You can use practically any sort of bead with
it, as long as the wire fits through the holes. As far as the long necklaces you can make them with a clasp, so they
can be twisted and worn shorter or without clasp in an 'endless' style. If you opt for the latter, you will need to hid
the crimps you use when you double-back through beads for the endless style illusion. to do this, use either crimp
covers or a Hill Tribe silver bead with a split that you can gently open to place over the crimp, then close back up.
For example, bead number ASB232 on this page (http://snipurl.com/uahn) can be gently opened, then reclosed using the
'mega' crimping pliers. Barbara Beader and Polymer Clay Crusader http://www.penguintrax.com and
http://www.backseatgrammarian.com There is a very fine line between a hobby and mental illness. (Dave Barry) Need
quality, inexpensive web hosting with site builder and 50 apps? Check out http://www.lyonshost.com. Linda D. wrote:
[quote:e5941c9cc8]Good morning, I've done some beadwork, including peyote and made amulet bags, bead knitting, bead
crochet, etc., but I haven't done any stringing. I was looking at some of the gorgeous long necklaces that seem to be
so "in" these days and thought I should use some of the beads I have on hand and make a couple for myself. Is
there a site where I could get hints and tips on how to make one? What thread/wire should I use? thanks for your
help...Linda [/quote:e5941c9cc8]
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View entire thread: Insomnia results in discovery of new site
Posted by SWD on Thu Aug 10, 2006 3:48 AM Post subject: Re: Insomnia results in discovery of new site
Kalera wrote: [quote:878e60d610]SWD wrote: Kathy wrote: Check this out for inspiration:
http://www.ericazap.com/default.asp Kathy H I wonder what she uses in place of crimp beads. Sheila I didn't
actually see very many pieces where crimps might be used... looking at the skillset evident in many of her pieces, I am
wondering if her strung work uses sterling cable soldered to a jump ring to finish it? Her prices are reasonable, I
might just buy one and find out. : [/quote:878e60d610] If you do that, let us know. Sheila
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Posted by SWD on Thu Aug 10, 2006 3:47 AM Post subject: Re: Insomnia results in discovery of new site
So if you us soft fles wire you would use a knot and if you use wire wrap you would use a jump ring? Since I'm a
beginner all I've used so far are crimps with soft flex. I havn't learned wire wrapping yet. Sheila Christina
Peterson wrote: [quote:858ef94a10]Knots? Jump rings? I seldom use crimps either. Tina "SWD"
<aliwes1@netscape.net> wrote in message news:SoRBg.5877$0e5.3656@newsread4.news.pas.earthlink.net... Kathy wrote:
Check this out for inspiration: http://www.ericazap.com/default.asp Kathy H I wonder what she uses in place of crimp
beads. Sheila [/quote:858ef94a10]
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Posted by Kalera on Wed Aug 09, 2006 12:03 AM Post subject: Re: Insomnia results in discovery of new site
SWD wrote: [quote:2d8bcf1e25]Kathy wrote: Check this out for inspiration: http://www.ericazap.com/default.asp Kathy H
I wonder what she uses in place of crimp beads. Sheila [/quote:2d8bcf1e25] I didn't actually see very many pieces where
crimps might be used... looking at the skillset evident in many of her pieces, I am wondering if her strung work uses
sterling cable soldered to a jump ring to finish it? Her prices are reasonable, I might just buy one and find out.
:> -- -Kalera http://www.beadwife.com http://www.bridgetownglass.com On eBay: http://www.snurl.com/1sfe
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Posted by Christina Peterson on Tue Aug 08, 2006 7:52 AM Post subject: Re: Insomnia results in discovery of new site
Knots? Jump rings? I seldom use crimps either. Tina "SWD" <aliwes1@netscape.net> wrote in message
news:SoRBg.5877$0e5.3656@newsread4.news.pas.earthlink.net... [quote:028bd7a2f7]Kathy wrote: Check this out for
inspiration: http://www.ericazap.com/default.asp Kathy H I wonder what she uses in place of crimp beads.
Sheila[/quote:028bd7a2f7]
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Posted by SWD on Tue Aug 08, 2006 2:02 AM Post subject: Re: Insomnia results in discovery of new site
Kathy wrote: [quote:a8c7c371b9]Check this out for inspiration: http://www.ericazap.com/default.asp Kathy H
[/quote:a8c7c371b9] I wonder what she uses in place of crimp beads. Sheila
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View entire thread: Pricing question and critique needed...
Posted by CindyB on Sun Jul 23, 2006 7:02 PM Post subject: Re: Pricing question and critique needed...
My mom broke a necklace I gave her. It had a magnetic clasp and she pulled on the wrong spots to open the clasp. Of
course, it was one of my first efforts, so it may not have been crimped properly. Not sure about that because the crimp
and some of the beads were missing by the time she gave it to me to fix. Luckily, I still had some of those beads and my
crimping technique has improved, lol. She told me the other day that an earring I'd made for her broke. She tried to
describe how, but I can't picture what she's talking about. Frankly, I can't even remember the pair she's talking about!
I'll be heading north next month to visit with her for a week, so I'll be bringing my supplies and hopefully will be
able to fix it. How do you break an earring?! On 23 Jul 2006 07:27:14 -0700, calzephyr@gmail.com wrote:
[quote:67e31c3267]When I first started making necklaces I obsessed about them breaking and used clamshell bead tips and
knotted the ends before and after, on the assumption that the link part of the clamshell would be the weakest link and
the breaking point. That turned out to be true a couple of times but I personally never liked the look. Now that I
totally trust my crimps I just obsess about jump rings not being closed well enough! ;) Time to start soldering them
closed! LOL, it's so natural to do that though! A couple of weeks after I gave Mom the necklace that I made for her,
she called me to say it had fell apart. I pictured having to restring it, but all that had happened was that the loop on
the barrel clasp hadn't been closed enough. Soldering doesn't seem so crazy :-D The story you told about your daughter
also made me realize that I can't expect people to wear them the same way either. I have broken a few clamshells...but
now that I know they were all base metal, that's probably why :-P Best, Christine[/quote:67e31c3267]
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Posted by Christina Peterson on Mon May 29, 2006 5:42 AM Post subject: Re: Some changes
ALL of us are still practicing. When we stop feeling that way, are work is dead. I'm odd about Softflex, etc, and
crimping. I just don't use it. I just can't seem to manage good crimps, and I don't really like how the stuff acts, so
I just don't choose to use it. There are other good lines like Power Pro, etc. Tina <m.purves@jach.hawaii.edu>
wrote in message news:1148325650.585374.272930@i39g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... [quote:fde5b0e574]Thanks Tina. I have
been thinking along those lines myself, being that I'm really still a newbie, and with limited time in top of it, that a
lot of what I did so far is still just practice work. I want to get some sterling silver findings and liquid silver, but
I haven't yet decided that I'm really ready for that. I bought some softflex, crimping pliers and crimp beads, and I
want to make different things, but I haven't started using it yet. My next project is to make the second incarnation of
our daughter's high school graduation lei (I'm not all that happy with the first one, and she'll only graduate from high
school once) though. In other news: we finally have electricity again, but for the next few days are still away from
home (yet on island), and stuck with a relatively slow and not very reliable dialup line. (Those of you who ought to get
replies to emails: I may or may not get around to that) Norman and I both need(ed) this short vacation, though he spends
a lot of time working and I spend a lot of time trying to keep up with work email in spite of everything, and to get
some supply of seeds (my other side of the business). I hope to get back to some previous customers here and stores I
have talked to last year but never got very far for lack of time and get some stuff sold to the tourist market. Neat
thing if you go on vacation in your own car: you can just toss everything in. Oh, and I'm going to take the earrings I
made with the Sienna Boro from Kalera back apart and combine those with the Burnt Sienna Boro (that I got for my
birthday), and make something completely different out of them, combined in some pattern that I'm not completely clear
about yet. Aloha, Maren Palms, Etc.: Tropical Plant Seeds - Hand-made Jewelry - Plants & Lilikoi
http://www.jach.hawaii.edu/~maren/palms_etc/ Christina Peterson wrote: Maren, I would think that for you the one
change that would make the biggest difference would be developing a line of jewelry that is gallery quality -- and
price. Maybe keep it in an enclosed case, under glass, at your regular markets, and then when you get a nice collection
of it, place it in a store on consignment. m.purves@jach.hawaii.edu> wrote in message
news:1144490091.897265.214000@j33g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... Thank you two for that! It doesn't only go for beads it
goes for jewelry as well. I can easily make 5 or so single memory wire bracelets in an evening, or several pairs of
single pin earrings, but it was getting kinda boring - and I have a bit of a supply as I rarely sell any at the market,
so I should be OK for those for the craft fair later this month (never know, lots of tourists around for the Merrie
Monarch Festival - which is why I wanted to do this one). Sooo, I made 2 more pairs with beads from the Sienna Boro I
bought from Kalera, neither one of which is like the earrings I usually make, one of them doesn't even have Job's Tears
in it, and one more pair that just popped into my head while making the second one of those, partly from that second
pair and partly from other people's (around me here) earrings. It is so much more fun to do something different, even
after only a year, [/quote:fde5b0e574]
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Posted by Anonymous on Mon May 22, 2006 8:20 PM Post subject: Re: Some changes
Thanks Tina. I have been thinking along those lines myself, being that I'm really still a newbie, and with limited time
in top of it, that a lot of what I did so far is still just practice work. I want to get some sterling silver findings
and liquid silver, but I haven't yet decided that I'm really ready for that. I bought some softflex, crimping pliers
and crimp beads, and I want to make different things, but I haven't started using it yet. My next project is to make the
second incarnation of our daughter's high school graduation lei (I'm not all that happy with the first one, and she'll
only graduate from high school once) though. In other news: we finally have electricity again, but for the next few
days are still away from home (yet on island), and stuck with a relatively slow and not very reliable dialup line.
(Those of you who ought to get replies to emails: I may or may not get around to that) Norman and I both need(ed) this
short vacation, though he spends a lot of time working and I spend a lot of time trying to keep up with work email in
spite of everything, and to get some supply of seeds (my other side of the business). I hope to get back to some
previous customers here and stores I have talked to last year but never got very far for lack of time and get some stuff
sold to the tourist market. Neat thing if you go on vacation in your own car: you can just toss everything in. Oh, and
I'm going to take the earrings I made with the Sienna Boro from Kalera back apart and combine those with the Burnt
Sienna Boro (that I got for my birthday), and make something completely different out of them, combined in some pattern
that I'm not completely clear about yet. Aloha, Maren Palms, Etc.: Tropical Plant Seeds - Hand-made Jewelry - Plants
& Lilikoi http://www.jach.hawaii.edu/~maren/palms_etc/ Christina Peterson wrote: [quote:87797fcc69] Maren, I would
think that for you the one change that would make the biggest difference would be developing a line of jewelry that is
gallery quality -- and price. Maybe keep it in an enclosed case, under glass, at your regular markets, and then when
you get a nice collection of it, place it in a store on consignment. m.purves@jach.hawaii.edu> wrote in message
news:1144490091.897265.214000@j33g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... Thank you two for that! It doesn't only go for beads it
goes for jewelry as well. I can easily make 5 or so single memory wire bracelets in an evening, or several pairs of
single pin earrings, but it was getting kinda boring - and I have a bit of a supply as I rarely sell any at the market,
so I should be OK for those for the craft fair later this month (never know, lots of tourists around for the Merrie
Monarch Festival - which is why I wanted to do this one). Sooo, I made 2 more pairs with beads from the Sienna Boro I
bought from Kalera, neither one of which is like the earrings I usually make, one of them doesn't even have Job's Tears
in it, and one more pair that just popped into my head while making the second one of those, partly from that second
pair and partly from other people's (around me here) earrings. It is so much more fun to do something different, even
after only a year,[/quote:87797fcc69]
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