Archive for the ‘Jewelry’ Category

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Make Your Own Jewelry


2010
06.29

The first step would be to find a good local store accounts. Bead Kits while there are wonderful catalogs by mail and Internet sites that sell all the supplies, nothing replaces the council help and experienced sales staff. Ideally, this store will also feature a number of classes that would help beginners learn basic techniques (if no such stores in your town, some introductory books such as “the complete guide for dummies accounts” will be served) .

Start with a simple project, something like a bracelet or basic necklace, and not go too far with too many ornaments (snaps, hooks, etc.). You may want to use Swarovski crystal, sterling silver and semiprecious accounts right now, but may also pave the way for what is coming. Some stores even offer you to start games, including a chart of accounts (to help with the design of projects and measures), some basic tools, beads, wire, ornaments and books with procedures.

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Resin Jewelry Making – Safety Precautions and Equipment


2010
05.24

Resin jewelry making is fun and easy as long as you follow the necessary safety guidelines. Even a resin labelled as ‘low odour’ will still emit fumes and therefore it is always essential that you wear the necessary safety equipment when handling resin. As well as the general safety guidelines detailed below, you must always read and understand the manufacturer safety precautions that are provided with the product.

Working Environment
The most important consideration when working with resin is that the room is well ventilated. If no exhaust fan is available, window and doors should be opened to create air flow. This ventilation should remain for several hours after working with resin as the fumes do linger and continue to be generated during the curing process. The work area should also be away from any normal living area where other people or animals can be affected by the fumes. All obstacles within the room should be removed to prevent accidents and spills, and a layer of waxed paper put onto the work surface will catch any spills and prevent the resin soaking through and damaging the work surface.