Tuesday, 16. February 2010
If you want to buy some jewelry for a loved one or for yourself then you should definitely think about bypassing the mass produced stuff for sale at many stores and think about buying some unique handmade jewelry instead!
Consider it for a little while. What is special about having the same earrings, necklace, or bracelet as hundreds or thousands of other women? Just because some mass produced jewelry is expensive doesn’t mean that it has any real value. I don’t care what kind of “precious stones” it is made out of. I do not care about how many diamonds it has. It’s not really unique or truly valuable in a human way unless it is made by hand.
When you purchase a piece of handmade jewelry you are connecting with a real human being who has made that jewelry for you. This connection is worth more than diamonds and gold. On the other hand, when you buy an extremely expensive diamond ring you just purchasing the same exact ring that many other people have purchased. There is nothing truly special about it.
If you want to take this “personal connection” thing one step further then you should buy a custom made necklace. Read more... (358 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Cynthia Ellen Quesenberry -
Monday, 27. July 2009
by Laura Kay
Making jewelry is a creative hobby and it can be very rewarding, but it can also suck out your creativity if you’re making a lot of unique jewelry designs and then spending lots of energy putting together the supplies for each piece over and over. One unique way to alleviate that jewelry making burn out while still using your jewelry design skills is to begin to repair jewelry on the side! A lot of handmade jewelry makers work around the clock putting together custom jewelry pieces and buying jewelry supplies for that next necklace or eye-catching design.
Instead of making a anklet from your own ideas, you usually need to take someone else’s jewelry pattern and find pieces to replace lost or broken jewelry pieces that either look similar to the rest of the jewelry piece or at least compliment it. Fixing jewelry requires a different approach to purchasing jewelry supplies because you’ll want to have lots of connectors, seed beads and wire available. You’ll also want think about using a professional jewelry supply inventory software package to track what jewelry pieces you have on hand, what you’ll need to purchase soon and where you can get them for the best price. Repairing someone else’s jewelry uses your jewelry making talents and will usually give you some unique challenges. Here are some other tricks to remember when you begin fixing jewelry for clients: Read more... (483 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Laura Kay -
Sunday, 26. July 2009
by Kay Lauren
Making jewelry is a fun hobby and it can be very rewarding, but it can also drain your creativity if you’re making a lot of jewelry pieces and then spending lots of energy putting together the materials for each piece repeatedly. One good way to alleviate that jewelry making burn out while still using your jewelry design skills is to begin to repair jewelry on the side! Many of custom jewelry designers work throughout the day putting together unique jewelry pieces and hunting for jewelry supplies for that new bracelet or eye-catching design.
Instead of making a anklet from your own ideas, you generally need to take an existing jewelry pattern and find beads to replace missing or broken jewelry pieces that either look similar to the rest of the jewelry piece or at least compliment it. Repairing jewelry requires a slightly different approach to purchasing jewelry supplies because you’ll need to have lots of connectors, pendants and wire available. You’ll also need think about using a decent jewelry database software package to track what jewelry supplies you have on hand, what you’ll need to purchase soon and where you can get them for the cheapest price. Repairing someone else’s jewelry uses your jewelry making talents and will often present some unique challenges. Here are some other tips to remember when you start repairing jewelry for customers: Read more... (495 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Kay Lauren -
Wednesday, 22. July 2009
by Laura Kay
Making jewelry is a creative hobby and it can be very lucrative, but it can also suck out your creativity if you’re making a lot of unique jewelry designs and then spending lots of energy putting together the supplies for each piece over and over. One unique way to avoid that jewelry making burn out while still using your jewelry making talents is to begin to repair jewelry on the side! A lot of beaded jewelry makers work around the clock putting together new jewelry pieces and buying jewelry supplies for that new bracelet or pair of earrings.
Instead of making a bracelet from scratch, you usually need to take an existing jewelry pattern and find pieces to replace lost or broken jewelry pieces that either match the rest of the jewelry piece or at least compliment it. Fixing jewelry requires a slightly different approach to buying jewelry supplies because you’ll want to have a wide variety of connectors, seed beads and wire available. You’ll also want think about using a decent jewelry supply inventory program to track what jewelry pieces you have in stock, what you’ll need to order soon and where you can get them for the lowest price. Repairing someone else’s jewelry uses your jewelry making talents and will usually give you some unique challenges. Here are some general tips and tricks to remember when you start fixing jewelry for clients: Read more... (485 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Laura Kay -
Saturday, 18. July 2009
by Lauren Kay
Making jewelry is a challenging hobby and it can be very rewarding, but it can also drain your creativity if you’re making a lot of jewelry pieces and then spending lots of energy putting together the supplies for each piece repeatedly. One unique way to avoid that jewelry making burn out while still using your jewelry making skills is to begin offering jewelry repair services! Many of custom jewelry makers work around the clock putting together unique jewelry pieces and buying jewelry supplies for that next bracelet or pair of earrings.
Instead of making a necklace from your own ideas, you usually need to take someone else’s jewelry pattern and find beads to replace missing or broken jewelry pieces that either match the rest of the jewelry piece or at least compliment it. Fixing jewelry requires a slightly different approach to purchasing jewelry supplies because you’ll need to have a wide variety of connectors, seed beads and wire available. You’ll also want think about using a professional jewelry database program to track what jewelry pieces you have on hand, what you’ll need to buy soon and where you can get them for the lowest price. Repairing handmade jewelry uses your jewelry design talents and will usually present some fun challenges. Here are some useful tips and tricks to remember when you begin repairing jewelry for others: Read more... (487 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Lauren Kay -
Wednesday, 15. July 2009
by Kay Lauren
Many of handcrafted jewelry designers work around the clock putting together custom jewelry pieces and hunting for jewelry supplies for that next bracelet or pair of earrings. Making jewelry is a creative hobby and it can be very rewarding, but it can also suck out your creativity if you’re making a lot of jewelry pieces and then spending lots of time putting together the supplies for each piece over and over. One unique way to alleviate that jewelry making burn out while still using your jewelry making skills is to begin offering jewelry repair services!
Fixing jewelry requires a slightly different approach to buying jewelry supplies because you’ll want to have a wide variety of clasps, seed beads and stringing materials available. You’ll also need think about using a decent jewelry management software package to track what jewelry supplies you have on hand, what you’ll need to buy soon and where you can get them for the best price. Repairing custom jewelry uses your jewelry making skills and will often give you some fun challenges. Instead of making a necklace from your own ideas, you generally need to take an existing jewelry pattern and find beads to replace lost or broken jewelry pieces that either look similar to the rest of the jewelry piece or at least compliment it. Here are some general tips to remember when you start repairing jewelry for clients: Read more... (506 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Kay Lauren -
