Thank you to everyone who came to visit us at the this past weekend. We had a great time and sold quite a few pieces earrings seemed to be a bigger seller this year.
Jennifer writes: I am just beginning in the whole jewelry making/beading process.
I am interested in finding out the best way to produce bracelets using jewelry wire, esp. when it comes to attaching the clasps so it doesn t look so amateur. Thanks.
Bloglander Jewelry Making says: Well, I know that it will take some time to get the technique down. I m assuming you re talking about using crimp beads or something similar to tie off the end of a bracelet. You might find this helpful.
You will need a special bead crimping tool, available at or other craft stores.
Some people also like to add something called French Wire (sometimes known as bullion or gimp ) to cover up the bare jewelry cable/wire that shows where it connects to the clasp. It s basically very thin silver wire that comes spooled like a slinky, and you insert the beading cable through the middle of it. See this for an example of what it looks like.
Boy, I had meant to post this show much earlier but just forgot about it. The reason - we are actually participating in this for so nearly every waking hour has been devoted to increasing inventory for the show!
This is Felt Club (a play upon the popular Fight Club movie) and is a new monthly indie mini-craft fair of 20-25 revolving diy artisans making handmade goods, jewelry, paper products and clothing. It usually takes place at The Echo, but the upcoming one is going to be a larger show of 70 crafters and is taking place at the Ukranain Culture Center on Melrose Ave in L.A.
If you happen to be in the Los Angeles area, stop by and say hi we ll be there from 12-7pm under our Bellaceti store name.
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