Getting started with Jewelry Making – Inspiration Ideas
by roberta on Nov.10, 2009, under Business Tips, Jewelry Making
Creating Jewelry to me was a hobby for a long time. During the economic crisis and because of health issues I had to change my life spending much time at home. Accustomed to the rhythms of my “lost” work and life very intense, I didn’t knew what to do with my time. And then I started to use this time to create new jewelry.
- The first thing was to get informed on trends and styles that were trendy, surfing the Net and looking for new inspirations.
- Then I subscribed to various magazines and purchased books that explained and illustrated techniques and materials.
- Visiting the sites of designers and craftsmen who were doing this work in a professional manner, was very useful too.
I started to apply what I learned. In the beginning – I was interested in too many subjects, types and techniques which resulted in wasting time, energy and materials in different experiments. I questioned myself, trying to identify what really I wanted to do.
Now I have fixed some steps to give an orientation to my work and this has allowed me to be clear not only about the starting point, but also about the goal to reach. I tried to use the work experience acquired over many years of decorating and art, studying art and drawing on this experience to create my own lines.
Part of the objects I create are commercial but always personal. This is my list by which I try to get inspiration from –
- Colors
- Favorite artists
- Favorite books
- Songs
- Poems
- Specific eras
- Opposites (good and bad, vices and virtues, white and black, etc.)
Whats your breakdown list when you plan to create something?
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Roberta Aiello
http://www.etsy.com/shop/medusa1307
Unique Emerald and Diamond Chandeliers in white and yellow gold
by Shilpee Nagota on Nov.09, 2009, under Jewelry Designs
Unique Emerald and Diamond Chandeliers in white and yellow gold
- Product name :- Chandeliers (Earrings)
- Style of Jewelry :- Spiral, Western
- Metals used :- White Gold, Yellow Gold
- Settings used :- Prong in Emerald and Diamonds
- Stones used :- Emeralds and Diamonds
To know more about us please visit www.nagotacreations.com
Part 2: Making Stained Glass Jewelry – The Process
by craftygagal on Nov.09, 2009, under Handmade Jewelry, Jewelry Making
In part 1- Tools and Materials – I outlined the tools and supplies need to make stained glass jewelry.
Now I will break it down step by step. I really enjoy the step by step process, know exactly what I need to do next. There is something about the process with its many many steps done in a certain order that I find comforting. Here are the the steps, all the ways down the the numerous cleanings that are imperative to making stained glass jewelry.
The Process of Making Stained Glass Jewelry
- I pick my glass, hold it up to the light to see what piece I want to cut.
- I clean the glass .
- I score the glass with a glass cutter that has a carbide wheel.
- I break the glass running pliers (sometime I use a grozier, which are flat nosed, soft metal pliers).
- I grind the glass with a diamond bit on a grinder that grinds at a high speed. Grinding does two things, it take the sharp edge off and it is used to obtain the desired shape.
- Clean glass which is covered in residue and glass bits.
- Wrap the edges of the glass with copper foil.
- Apply flux (which is what makes the solder stick to the foil).
- Apply the lead free solder on one side.
- I let cool, that is why working in a batch is good because I can continue to work while they cool
- Repeat process to other side, including appling more flux
- Solder the bail/ hoop on
- Clean
- I polish with silver polish to remove flux residue and make it shiny and pretty
- I clean it Yet Again.
These pieces of stained glass jewelry and many others can be found at craftyGAgal Creations.
White Gold – Pendant Set with Pearl, Diamonds and Amethyst
by Shilpee Nagota on Nov.09, 2009, under Jewelry Designs
White Gold - Pendant Set with Pearl , Diamonds and Amethyst
- Product name :- Pendant Set
- Style of Jewelry :- Sea Theme , Unique , Party Wear
- Metals used :- White Gold
- Settings used :- Prong in Pearl , Pave in Amethyst and Channel in Diamonds
- Stones used :- Pearl , Diamonds and Amethyst
To know more about us please visit www.nagotacreations.com
Small things that can make you feel great
by ylenia on Nov.09, 2009, under Handmade Jewelry
Hi from Italy everybody!
As this is my very first post in this blog, I would like to start by introducing myself and the jewelry I create. I live in Milan, and I have a real passion for fabric and colors. This is why I love making jewels out of felt, cotton, ribbons and custom buttons. These I use to create necklaces, earrings, rings and bracelets whose purpose is to add that funny, colorful touch to a pair of jeans or sometimes a serious look.
I called my Jewelry line “Small things by WakameSalada” because I want my jewels to be that little something which makes people smile and makes every girl who wears it feel original, feminine and cheered up at the same time.
I would describe me as an observer. I keep an eye on which colors people like to wear and how they interprete it, and try to create something which can meet their needs without being ordinary. Of course, I do the same when choosing my look, as I really believe that a colorful and stylish look influences your mood, too.
You can find my jewels at the following online stores:
www.wakamesalada.etsy.com
http://en.dawanda.com/shop/wakamesalada
Thank you and see you soon!
Wakamesalada
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