Step By Step Projects, Techniques, Tips, And Inspiration
The ancient art of enamel (the art of fusing glass to metal) is fascinating. It's said it Enameling is easy to learn but takes a lifetime to master. Test that saying out for yourself with some detailed enamel tutorials and projects. Fold forming: Just check this one out. It's so cool. 'Nuff said. I admit, is not my thing. Patience is not my personal virtue. Beading (the stringing of beads i can actually hold without tweezers and a magnifying glass) I can actually do. And if I can, then anyone can.
I started making mommy bracelets a few years back. These have proven to be a hit whenever a new baby is due or when mother's day rolls around. These practically sell themselves. I get lots of inquiries every time I wear the one I made for myself. If you want to make a great gift that people will rave about, be sure to check out my free tutorials on these special bracelets.
Resin jewelry making is a great mixed media technique. You can make make whole pieces (like bangles) or you can use it to coat more delicate components like paper collages or tiny photographs. Or just want to know what the heck it is, Take a look at the steampunk jewelry making pages for some inspiration, and to share your work too. You'll find beautiful work in the gallery. A personal favorite type of jewelry is necklaces. I can't get enough of them.
Looking at the necklaces and other jewelry visitors are sharing just make me want to make more and more myself! You can see a few of my own earring making projects too if you'd like.. Get jewelry making tips and techniques to learn how to make jewelry more easily, achieve quicker, faster results, and take your jewelry making to the next level. I'm a sucker for tips and tricks that make any project faster, more fun, or more simple to complete.
Everyone that makes jewelry has favorite place or two for getting jewelry making supplies. I share my own favorites. I've also started building a directory of materials for easy jewelry tool and supply shopping too. Glass supplies for enamel and lampworking can be found on the enamel supply page. Of course you'll also need tools. If you are a beginner just learning how to make jewelry and wonder which jewelry making tools to use, which ones are best, and even more importantly, which ones are a total waste of money, you can learn more too.
For Jewelry Business advice I recommend you check out my other website Handmade Results. It's primarily for jewelry designers that want to sell on the internet so if that's you, you'll love the jewelry marketing advice you'll find there. There is tons more on the site that I haven't yet mentioned.
I encourage you to look around, explore the site, and if you like what you see, sign up for my "I'm Making Jewelry in my Jam Jams" newsletter. I highly recommend it for anyone wanting to learn how to make jewelry, or who wants to improve on what you are already doing. It's getting rave reviews so I bet you'll love it. Sign up now and you'll get a free wire work tutorial too.
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