Archive for the ‘Hobbies Crafts’ Category


What is the best way to sale your handmade jewelry?

C Jackson asked: I am a housewife and I make beaded jewelry as a hobby. Now I am trying to sale my beads, but I don’t know the best route to take when it comes to saleing. The downfall for me is that I am very shy.Cristobal

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How do I get my jewelry to stop breaking?

Happychick asked: I need some advice from some jewelry makers out there on how to get my bracelets to stop breaking. I’ve started making them on my own w/o any classes or anything and they come out beautifully but they keep breaking mostly at the point where I crimp the bead. Thanks Spunk113, it seems [...]

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What is the best way to sell handmade beaded jewelry?

Dreamingscribe1 asked: I make jewelry with beads and twisted wire. I have sold a few pieces but I mostly make pieces as gifts for friends and family. I tried selling a few necklaces on Ebay but they never sold. Does anyone have advice on how to sell handcrafted jewelry? Thanks!Damien

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What are the best on line resources for a beginning jewelry maker?

southerngrace1030 asked: I have decided to take up beading or jewelry making. What are the most helpful sites for tutorials, instructions, etc.? Can anyone recommend any cheap but easy to learn from books?Haden

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Q for jewelry makers: How do they put holes in really tiny beads?

Elvee Kaye asked: I’m making some jewelry and using small, round beads made of jasper, quartz, agate, etc. Does anyone know how they drill such small holes? Are there actually drill bits that tiny, or do they use lasers or what?Leland

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