Jewellery is coming along nicely !

[Whizzz]

Well I've done my first 'necklace card'.
I've posted into the gallery under All New - Whizzz

(and sorted out my stuff whilst I was there - some of the 'new' stuff was a bit old !)

link to Gallery

The trouble is - I keep making stuff & then deciding I like it too much & start wearing it myself !

LOL Pruni ....glad you liked the necklace I sent you. I have the same one and wear it all the time....its one of my favourites that I make.

Thanks for the tips JM - a true professional !
I've never used eyelets but may give them a go.

I'm off to visit a Lakeland shop today armed with £10 of vouchers !

ooo whizz they are fab.

JM... are you going to be selling the jewellery which you have made online too?

Yep

Whizz... where did you get the bits of paua on your green necklace (on a happy birthday card)? I would love to get hold of some - a reminder of home

Kiwibelle - I bought them in a pack from Hobbycraft. I could send you some if you like or make you a necklace or bracelet !

JM.... I really, really, really, really love your new b & w cards on the site. They are so stylish!! Are the photographs yours? This is where I would like to be heading - my husband is a gun photographer and has taken some fabulous snaps which just end up being stored on our hard drive. Yes, I know, I should be scrapbooking too [insert smiley poking out tongue].

thanks for the offer Whizz... but I do have a few pieces of jewellery with paua inserts which I brought over or have been given as gifts from my lovely family. I would like to use it as decoration - photo frames and perhaps cards. I must get to a hobby craft (my daughter's been nagging for ages) but I don't have one near me. God only knows how missE knows about the store!! I think Romford is closest to us.

Next time I go I can get you some if you like & post it to you. We have a Hobbycraft nearby (my downfall !).
It was £4.99 for a little bag of about 10 or so pieces. Each piece is pre-drilled with a hole. It is so pretty - the colours are beautiful.

thanks Whizz! I will let you know if you can help me by doing that. You are very kind. As I said, little MissE (9) is also keen to visit hobbycraft. We will take a trip out there. I've found a lakeland nearby too which is going to be lethal, I fear!

Now... coming back in to ask a question. I'm all enthused about this jewellery making now . I've been having a peek at the beads etc on ebay. But... how do I know what wire to buy - or for that matter, what equipment I will need (is wire the best thing to use or is there something more suitable for threading beads on to)? Really broad question, I realise, but do appreciate your advice. Thanks x x

I am a mere novice myself ! But based on my limited knowledge :-
For necklaces I have used cord thonging but ensure that your beads are not too small to fit onto it ! (you can get various thicknesses)

For bracelets I tried black elastic which is simple but I prefer the thonging again as it looks better.

For fastenings I am trying several types. You can buy metal ends that you can crimp onto the cord or if the cord is thin enough you can tie them in place & I have secured the ends with cotton to make it look neater.

For hanging beads you need little metal pins that you bend over with pliers & you can buy jump rings to secure them to the necklace/bracelet.

Glass beads look & feel better as they are heavier but acrylic beads are cheaper & from a distance look just as good.

I'm giving away my secrets now - I was hoping to taut for business

'tout' even !

never fear about 'touting' for business Whizz... I'm full of great ideas but usually end up paying for someone else's services. It's lucky we're currently a one income family (and worse, it's mine) so I can't actually bid on any of these delicacies or go shopping in the stores .

But... I'll keep a copy of your suggestions, just in case.

And a bit like card making- it's addictive so be warned !

I've just bought some lovely heart shaped beads off E-Bay. Foolish DH left me his log in account Tee Hee

Whizz....Oh Whizz....where are you????????

You'll nvere guess what Ive got spread all over my dinning room table......tee hee heee

Loads of jewellery B&P's all bagged up and ready to sell!!!!!!!!

OK - What have you got & how much !!
I have been looking for some disc or oval shell type things to put on necklaces & can't find any.

Do you have a website yet so I can have a sneeky peek ??

JM stop teasing lets have a look
Just nipping out but I will be back soon

The website is still being sorted out...we have to wait for more stocks to arrive so I can upload piccies of the lovely b&p's

I'll upload a piccie into the gallery of the new items I have made and then you can see the beads.
It'll be a bit later today as I am busy just now.

Lots of autumnal colours which are really lovely..bronze, browns, peaches and some lovely blues too

Whizz I have sourced a supplier for shell discs and am waiting for them to get back to me....when they do I will give you a shout

here you go...my jewellery and beads

user name mumsnetter
password netters

I've see about 4 that I realy realy like
have you any prices yet?
do you do Pay Pal?

Carolinett,
Im going to copy and paste my last post over in small business section.
I dont want to upset MN Towers by advertsing my jewellery in the wrong place.

So hopefully see you over there

I might get lost in the small business department email would be good

here you go

Ive opened up a new album with Whizz's jewellery and my own added.
If you see anything that you like then email or CAT either of us.