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Making Your Own Jewelry Series Part One
I hope everyone had a great weekend! Mine was full of family time and I finally got a few hours to myself to do one of the things that I absolutely love to do…..read! I love to get lost in a fictional storyline. I especially love books that are in a series, although my husband has a different view. He affectionately calls whatever series I am on “the homewrecker series” as I get so wrapped up in my book that the laundry, dishes, and cleaning fall to the wayside! I try to control myself better now by saving most of my reading for the weekend when he is home to help out and at night before bed. The other thing I love to do is scrapbook. I love to create things on paper, using different color schemes and shapes to design something lasting. I wonder what your hobbies might be.
I thought it would be fun to do a series on jewelry making! I thought it would be helpful to know some basic tips on how to get started and the kinds of jewelry there are to make, what equipment you would need to get started and so forth. When I think of jewelry making as a hobby from home or starting a small business, I think of beadwork. As I have gotten into research, I have realized there are so many ways to make jewelry that I had never even thought about.
Today I thought we would take a quick look at the history of jewelry making. Do you know where the word jewelry comes from? I didn’t either, so I looked it up. It is derived from the latin word “jocale” which means “plaything.” During the early years, jewelry was used in more practical ways rather than for adornment as we mostly use it for now. It was used to pin clothes together or for storage. The first pieces of jewelry were made out of material such as shells, animal teeth and bones, carved stone and wood.
Jewelry has come a long way and it really was not until later in the 1800’s that jewelry makers started to make a name for themselves. I am really looking forward to this series! Tomorrow we are going to talk about basic tips on getting started as well as some supplies you would need to begin.
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Where do i start in making hand made jewelry?
I’m a college student who loves to do arts and crafts. I’ve been thinking about making jewelry ie. necklaces, Earrings, bracelets, ankelets. Where do I start and what books do I need to read on getting started?
go to the library and get some jewelry making books to get some ideas. its cheaper than going to the craft store and getting them.
when you see something you like, make a list of the supplies you will need to make the pieces and go to the craft store. jo anns, michaels, even walmart.
make sure you have everything you need, and then follow the instructions on how to make the pieces. it might seem hard and daunting at first, but you will get the hang of it.
you can even find a friend who has the same interest or sign up for a jewelry making class to help get your skills up to par. it will be fun to see how other ppl make their jewelry.
then, if you make some really good designs, you can even try your hand at selling them. online or set up a little boutique. that is my dream b/c i make my own jewelry too. i have been since a young girl. show them to your friends and family and get their opinions. i make bagde necklaces for my moms coworkers cuz she works at a hospital and has to wear an ID around her neck. i sell them for $20.
good luck 
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