Crafts Using Old Jewelry?I am looking for fresh ideas to craft with old and or mismatched earrings and jewelry.
How Do You Dissolve Rock Around a Garnet?I found some garnets at Garnet Hill near Ely, Nevada. We have been using vinegar, a wire brush, nail files, etc. trying to remove the rock around them so we can use them for jewelry. Any ideas on how to dissolve the rock without damaging the garnet would be appreciated.
Using E6000 to Make a Seashell Ring?I have many tiny seashells and I would like to make them into rings as gifts to family. I have purchased ring blanks and have E6000 glue. Is this the best glue to use to secure the seashell to the ring?
Best Closure for a Cuff Bracelet?What kind of closures can I use with a beaded woven cuff bracelet.
Making Beaded Tubular Earrings?I want to bead a tubular earring, that gets much thicker to the bottom of the hoop. I want to do something kind of like in the picture where the earrings get thicker at the bottom. Any ideas on how to make it?
Resin Molds for Making Jewelry?Can anyone please tell me where I can find resin molds to make a necklace with a heart to put a photo in? I also would like to put a photo on concrete about a 5x7 for a memorial marker. I sure would like any information on how to do it, etc.
Ladder Ribbon Neckarf Pattern?I'm looking for pattern to make a "neckarf" out of ladder yarn that I've seen for sale on eBay. They are heavier than necklaces, more like a scarf.
Making Oyster Shell Jewelry?What do I need to do to the oyster shells in order to make it into jewelry? Do I need to put anything on it?
Making Trellis Yarn Jewelry Pendant?Where can I get pendant beads?
Pattern for Ladder Yarn Earrings?I would to find a free pattern for ladder yarn earrings. Could someone please help me?
Instructions For Trellis Yarn Necklace?I would like to have the instructions to make this necklace please.
Making Shell Jewelry?How do I carve shells or make into cameos without breaking them? How do I put a hole into them for pendants and what is the best way to make them shiny or polished?
Ladder Ribbon Patterns?I know how to make the basic slip bead necklace. I would like your direction on the other methods with the elastic and plastic, then also the one that is pictured with all the different lengths.
Trellis and Ladder Yarn Necklace Patterns?Do any of the Thrifty Fun community members know where I can get free trellis and ladder crochet necklace patterns?
Life Span of Potato Jewelry?How long will this type of jewelry last, will our pets enjoy eating or pic away at them?
Making a Bracelet?I was wondering if anyone could help me out on how to make a bracelet like some I have see on JTV.com. I had bought some really pretty stones with flat backs, I believe they are called cabochon.
Non-crocheted Ladder Ribbon Necklace?I received a beautiful necklace made from ladder ribbon with a fused glass pendant. There is no crochet.It appears to be 5-6 strands of yarn that maybe were twisted. Then 6-8 inches of 5 strands of yarn knotted and a bead at the top knot to adjust the length. Anyone with directions?
Pattern for Making Cord Bracelets?Does anyone have a pattern to make bracelets using craft cord?
Safety Pin Bracelet?Does anyone have the instuctions for making a bracelet out of safteypins and beads?
Bib Style Button Necklace Template?I can't find the pattern for the bib style button necklace. Where can I find one? Thanks.
Trellis Ladder Yarn Jewelry?I am looking for directions for jewelry making with ladder yarn that does not require crocheting.
Making a Potato Bead Necklace?Can someone please tell me how to make them? I need a hobby.
Making Dr. Seuss Jewelry?I am wondering if anyone has ideas for an easy jewelry craft to do with a large group of Girl Scouts at our annual sleepover. Our theme is Dr. Seuss and I am in charge of the craft. I have some ideas, but can not find what I need.
Making Potato Jewelry?How do I make potato jewelry?
Backing for Homemade Broaches and Pins?What type of backing would I use to make homemade broaches and pins?
Making a Tied Trellis Yarn Necklace?I bought a trellis ribbon necklace at a craft fair that was not crocheted. It had many strands that just laid flat and the back seemed to have been secured with wrapped thread. All the patterns I can find are crocheted. Any idea how this was made?
Making a Potato Bead Necklace?How long do you let your potato beads dry before painting them?
Making Feather Barrettes?I am making feather barrettes. I need to make some denim very stiff, today. I am hoping to make homemade starch for this part. Any suggestions for making a strong starch?
Making Paper Beads?I want to make my own paper (or whatever you might suggest that doesn't cost a ton and use $75 worth of product) beads to incorporate into crocheted jewelry, but I don't know how to start and what to use. Please help. Thanks.
Ideas for Selling Handmade Jewelry?I do artificial (costume) jewellery and I don't know how to sell my product. Can anyone give me some ideas?
Where Can I Sell My Handmade Beaded Bracelets?I live in Springfield IL. I make beaded bracelets and beaded necklaces, just beads and the string. I want to sell them so I can make money for myself. I have over 20 years of experience. I really like making jewelry for people.
Making Safety Pin Pendants?Can you make safety pin pendants without opening the coil on the big pin?
Selling the Jewelry I Make?Does anyone have any ideas on how to sell my fashion jewelry via computer? I am not too computer literate. I don't know how to put photos of the jewelry on-line. Any and all answers will be greatly appreciated!
Jewelry Made from Trellis Ribbon Yarn?I am looking for directions on how to make trellis ribbon earrings. Please help. I would like to make a necklace and earring set to sell for charity benefits. Thanks.
Making a Zipper Brooch?Can anyone provide exact directions for making a brooch out a zipper? I saw one on the Coldwater Creek outlet website. Very cute! It doesn't look like it would be very difficult to make.
Mustard Seed Necklace Instructions?How do you make a mustard seed necklace?
Button Jewelry?I would like to make some bracelets with vintage buttons. Does anyone have instructions or ideas?
Making Sea Shell Jewelry?I recently collected some interesting oyster shells that I wanted to cut into organic-like shapes. Ultimately I want to shine them and wrap with silver wire to wear as a pendent. Does anybody know what kind of tool I could use to cut a shape out of the shell?
Making a Tree Out of Jewelry?How do I make a Christmas tree out of jewelry?
Potato Bead Necklace?How do you make a potato necklace?
Large Bib Collar Necklace Template?Where can I find a large bib collar necklace template?
Jewelry Made Out of Game Pieces?I want to use Scrabble tiles or Dominoes and add my picture, etc. to it for a necklace. On the back you glue on a bail to hold your chain. I was wondering how I can make a bail for this type of jewelry.
How Do I Make Beads from Plum Seeds?I have some seeds from just picked Japanese plums. I want to know how to turn them into beads.
Making Adjustable Yarn Necklaces?I want to make a 5 strand necklace, using ladder yarn with a big hole bead to to make it tighter. I believe you do a crochet stitch and knots. Is that correct?
Bib Style Button Necklace Pattern?I am looking for a pattern for a "bib necklace" made from buttons. There are several patterns for "button necklaces", but I am looking for the bigger, bib-type necklace. Thanks.
Making Jewelry from China Dishes?I would like to cut some designs out of china dishes. Does anyone know what kind of tool I need or how to do it? I saw some lovely jewelry made out of pieces of broken plates and would love to try it myself.
Making Lolly Jewelry?I wish to make a wearable (not edible) necklace from lollies. I've always loved the old fashioned Licorice Allsorts, layers of bright colour sandwiched between licorice and cut into small squares or rolls.
Ladder Necklace and Earrings Instructions?Does anyone have instructions to make a ladder necklace and earrings?
Typewriter Key Jewelry Findings?Does anyone know where to get the findings to make typewriter key jewelry? I am looking for the kind that has prongs. All I have been able to find is the type that you glue on.Thanks for any help.
Zipper Flower Pin?Martha Stewart had a gal on the show that demonstrated the crafts she does with zippers made into flowers. I can't find it anywhere. I went to the Martha Stewart Living website and it's not there.
Horseshoe Cross?Does anyone have directions to the beaded cross or horseshoe cross? Anyone know where to get the nails for horseshoe cross?
Making Crochet Jewelry?Any crochet jewelry tips?
Making Yarn Necklaces?I want to learn how to make necklaces with fancy yarns. Does anyone have instructions for no knit or crochet necklaces, please?
Converting Screwback Earrings to Pierced?Does anyone know how to convert old fashioned screwback and clip earrings to pierced?
Making Poppy Pins?Our Sweet Adelines Chorus is doing a Fashion Show saluting Veterans. We need to make Poppy Pins that look "classy". Does anyone have any ideas for fairly inexpensive, but nice ones?Thank you.
What are Nespresso Discs?The necklace I speak of uses Nespresso discs and it looked beautiful. I have never heard of these Nespresso things so I was hoping someone can tell me. Thank you.
Making Christmas Pins?I would love to make some cute Christmas pins for the ladies at my church. Anyone have anything quick and inexpensive?
Using Plastic Stretch Cord?How can I tie off clear stretch cord? It keeps slipping out. I am trying to make a bracelet with the stretch cord. I have tried burning it, and gluing it.
Making Wooden Jewelry?Does anyone have patterns for making wooden jewelry?
Craft Book For Making Rhinestone Jewelry?I would like to learn how to solder/make rhinestone brooches/pendants. It there a craft book or resource that gives instructions? Thanks.
How Do I Make Earrings?I purchased black stones in Seattle to make a pair of earrings (which I know absolutely NOTHING about). I've got the earring stud and backing but what glue do I use?
Rhinestone Jewelry Kits?I am looking for rhinestone jewelry kits, like the ones that used to be sold at Leewards. The kits were for Rhinestone earrings and pins.
Life of Christ Bracelet?I am looking for instructions for a bracelet. I'm not sure what it's called but each bead represents something in the life of Christ. It's not the colored beads like the "Wordless Book" bracelet.
Medallion Earrings?I would like to make big, light weight Medallion earrings. Can anyone give me some suggestions on how and what to make them out of?
Making Jewelry From CDs?I went to a class a long time ago where we were taught how to make earrings from recycled cds. Do you know where I could get instructions to do this again?
Cindy
Where Should I Sell My Jewelry?Hi, I am 12 and I recently started making my own jewelry. I was wondering if you think it would be better to sell my jewelry online on a site like at ebay, or craigslist, or is it better to sell outside? Thanks for your help! =)
(Zeley) from NYC
