Posted by Mucha Muchacha on 2008-05-01 12:54:01
Post Subject: Book Review: Beadalicious by Sonya Nimri
As both a jewelry designer and a collector of vintage jewelry, I love Sonya Nimri's fun and simple approach to DIY jewelry design in her new book, Beadalicious. She encourages her readers to recycle old jewelry into something fresh and new in their own style. Sonya arms them with the know-how to complete every project in the book and includes a brief education on beads, tools, jewelry findings and best of all, techniques for jewelry construction. Jewelry styles range from funky to minimalist and the simple instructions allow for beginners to complete any of the projects. My favorite designs are the "Bohemian Wrapsody Ring" and "Amber Drops" earrings. Infused with a sense of whimsy, many projects in the book offer related side bars with recipes for things like "Queen Bee Soap" and "Moroccan Mint Tea". There is also an "Extra Goodies" section where you can find instructions to make things like a headband made out of buttons or your own romantic beaded hair comb. This book and the fun projects inside will make gifting to your favorite people a snap!
Posted by beqi on 2008-09-17 11:47:07
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This is a fun thread! I can sew, make patterns, crosshatch, make beaded jewelry, make felt appliques, draw, paint, write prose and poetry, make soaps, take art photographs, make stuffed animals, quilt, and make jewelry by using repurposed found vintage jewelry findings.
I can't knit or crochet, though. Sometimes I want to learn, but I think another craft obsession is one too many. :)
Posted by pennylane on 2005-08-02 03:32:53
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Might I suggest before you start removing backs and destroying the jewelry, you check to see if it has any value. Take a look at eBay for "Vintage Jewelry" and see if anything you have is close or right on to what's selling there. Some older designer pieces can go for over $1000.
Well worth doing some research before it's too late.
Posted by gingerandlulu on 2005-05-25 16:21:47
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I am a total, complete packrat. In trying to come to overcome this, I’m no longer actively collecting ANYthing, except maybe cool fabrics and other stuff to make stuff out of. (Yet I still find myself SURROUNDED by stuff I FIND! it's both a blessing and a curse.)
Anyway, I used to collect, so I still have a lot of, but am not adding to the following:
dia de los muertos stuff
religious icons
crosses
kitschy travel souvenir plates
snake stuff
vintage ceramic white animals
vintage purses
vintage hats
vintage jewelry
ceramic and crystal pitchers
carved fabric stamps
boxes, boxes and more boxes
OH yeah... chairs. I have way too many chairs, back in Providence, and here in CA. and nowhere to put them. silly.
Posted by buddhaful on 2005-10-30 13:21:27
Post Subject: curio j
My site is ALLLLMMMMOOOSTTT done, I can feel it. It's called curio j, check it out at www.curioj.com.
I sell hand drawn/designed shrink plastic charms on wire chain, re-constructed vintage jewelry, wire wrapped rings, beaded bracelets, dangle earrings-- lots of feminine, modern jewelry.
Posted by buddhaful on 2005-07-20 20:26:03
Post Subject: mine is coming soon!
Hey, I'm Jena with www.curioj.com. My site is not quite finished yet, but there is a splash page with info and links if you wanna check that out. I sell handmade/drawn shrink plastic necklaces- soon to add earrings and bracelets as well. Also, on the completed site there will be re-vamped vintage jewelry. So, Hi everyone!!
