Clay Beads - Making A Bracelet

nce many people have purchased their clay beads they are unsure about what to do next. Most people want to make a piece of jewelry but they my not know how to get started. In this article I want to show you how to make a bracelet. This is one of the more simple places to start and will be a great way for you to begin your journey in this new hobby. 1. Make a plan.- The first thing you need to do is plan out the plan for what you want your bracelet to look like. You need to think about the purpose your jewelry will serve. Will it be casual, professional, or formal? You need to decide what type of material you will use for the wire. Will it be metal, plastic, or leather? You need to decide what types of clay beads you will use. This will include thinking about color and also what pattern you will put them in. You also need to decide if you are going to add charms of any kind onto your bracelet. This is a necessary yet fun part of the process as you get to dream big about what could be. 2. Work the plan.- Now that you have a plan you need to get to work. You first need to measure the wire you chose and cut it to the right length. Then you want to either put a clamp on one end or tie a knot of some kind. This will keep your beads from falling off. Now you can start adding your beads in the pattern that you chose. lso, do not forget to add your charms in the right place if you chose to use those. Read More

Bead Tutorial - Learn to Make Jewelry at Home

Who doesn't love a homemade gift? A gift that you take the time to create for someone becomes a very treasured possession for the recipient and possibly a fun new hobby for you. From scrapbooking to knitting handcrafts are hot right now and nothing is hotter than beading. Creating beautiful jewelry is not as difficult as it may seem. In fact once you learn the basics you will be designing necklaces, bracelets and earrings that will make your friends drool. And if you have your very own in-home tutor you can hone your craft at any time. Rather than risking paying through the nose for a class that may leave your head spinning you can go online and purchase a step-by-step bead tutorial at an unbelievably low price. You can begin your journey into jewelry making in a matter of minutes from the comfort of your own home. Besides convenience a bead tutorial has a plethora of advantages for the novice crafter. You can learn at your own pace. You can practice each step until you feel you have mastered it. And best of all once you have purchased one you will always have it for reference! It's like having a teacher at your beck and call ready to answer any question you may have at any time. Read More

An easy way to raise funds friendship bracelets

It is just about accepted that throughout our lives we will have to spend some time raising money. Whether that is for a school trip for the kids, or the local sports club needs a little bit extra for the playing fields or you have a burning desire to help a cause. There seems to be no way to escape it.

There are those out there that actually thrive by fundraising. I've heard them say that they love watching the money grow. Or they get a thrill when they talk about their latest cause. To me I think that must be the natural salesperson in them.

If however you are more like me, the thought of fundraising raises a cold sweat. In some respects it can be a thankless job. It is mostly something that is in addition to our daily activities so it cuts into leisure time. And you may have to work with a group that are disinterested, adding to your pressure. I know that for me, each time I fundraise, I end up with boxes of chocolates sitting in my cupboard, which slowly disappear. Finding a profitable and easy fundraising campaign is the dream of every PTA.

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The easy way to Make Bracelets

Accessories are important to add the finishing touches to a great dress that you might be wearing; and what better accessory than a bracelet. There are all kinds of bracelets to be had, for men as well as women. But you don't necessarily need to go to a jewellery store to find one for yourself. All you need is a little bit of knowledge about how to make bracelets at home and you are done.

How to make bracelets?

The answer to that question depends on the type of bracelets you want to make. There are elastic ones, beaded ones, ones in silver and gold and a whole lot more. Most of the techniques of making them require a few simple objects you can easily find in your own home. In fact, there are techniques with which you can make them from credit cards, monopoly cards and a whole lot of other stuff. Let's take the example of chunky bangle bracelets.

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How to Make Friendship Bracelets

It is nice to keep a circle of friends. It is nice that you know someone is right there to catch your back, to hold your hand, to provide a shoulder to lean on. Do you want to cement your bond with your friends? Do you want to do something creative to tell your friends how much they mean to you? Then, learn how to make friendship bracelets.

Friendship bracelets are interesting accessories that are not only cool to wear but also very interesting to make. You can learn how to make these bracelets in a snap if you have the interest and the creativity. Read on for this simple and easy tutorial on how to make friendship bracelets and start creating a lasting bond with your precious friends.

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