Beaders sometimes bring bought necklaces to our workshops in order to make matching earrings. We've done well with some pretty close matches simply because Debbie and I have so many beads and findings. But what if you don't have the right beads?
Well, Crafty Moods has an easy solution if you've got a multi-beaded necklaces. Just nick a couple from an inconspicuous spot! Check out her blog post to see her tips and tricks!
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Original Post by THE BEADING GEM
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Well, Crafty Moods has an easy solution if you've got a multi-beaded necklaces. Just nick a couple from an inconspicuous spot! Check out her blog post to see her tips and tricks!
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Original Post by THE BEADING GEM
Jewelry Making Tips - Jewelry Business Tips
Oh, great idea!
ReplyDeleteMany times women feel they need to have matching earrings to "go" with a necklace that they've purchased so this is a most helpful suggestion on where one might be able to acquire the right beads if no other sources are available.
ReplyDeletePersonally I'm not a person who wears matchy-matchy suits of jewelry but I've known many ladies who adore having the whole ensemble...necklace, bracelet, earrings, all cut from the same cloth.
I also know many women who want the full meal deal - necklace, earrings and bracelet and if that is what they want, that's fine too.
ReplyDeleteHowever, my feeling is if a necklace is very elaborate then, the bracelet and/or earrings should be simple. If an outfit is "busy" then, perhaps just matching earrings will do.
The most creative women will know how to put together jewelry that aren't a set and yet make them look like they are part of the whole look.
Hey Pearl! The link to Crafty Moods doesn't work.
ReplyDeleteThanks Cate or letting me know! I have fixed the error in the code. I hate it when that happens!
ReplyDeleteI buy complete or broken necklaces and re-purpose the beads for earring designs. It saves me lots of cash, while enabling me to create saleable pieces that worth ten times or more the materials cost. A necklace can provide for a dozen or more earrings.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic idea! I bet you also enjoy the creativity needed to come up with the earring designs!
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