Attn: Crafty People

[ladedah]

Does anyone make jewelry?

[ljeagle]

I have! We have a bead shop close to wear I work. I love it but it just takes so much time and money.

[CupieJen]

i do.

[ladedah]

Can either of you help me with some instruction?

Have you seen the pearl necklaces and bracelets that have a ribbon to tie instead of a clasp?

I want these for my bridesmaids...I haven't been able to find really what I want...and what I do find is just okay...I was thinking I could make my own..but just wanted some guidance.....

Thanks

[ljeagle]

I haven't seen these but just thinking this might work.
Take your pearls and string them on the wire at the end of each wire make a loop and thread your ribbon in. When u tie your ribbon on to the loop pull the loop tight and clamp it. I'm going to go to the bead store in the next few weeks I will see what the lady says. But I don't think u could find pearls big enough that look nice for a ribbon to fit in the hole.

[Jacqueline]

Originally Posted by ljeagle

I haven't seen these but just thinking this might work.
Take your pearls and string them on the wire at the end of each wire make a loop and thread your ribbon in. When u tie your ribbon on to the loop pull the loop tight and clamp it. I'm going to go to the bead store in the next few weeks I will see what the lady says. But I don't think u could find pearls big enough that look nice for a ribbon to fit in the hole.

i would have to aggree with this one

[ladedah]

Originally Posted by ljeagle

I haven't seen these but just thinking this might work.
Take your pearls and string them on the wire at the end of each wire make a loop and thread your ribbon in. When u tie your ribbon on to the loop pull the loop tight and clamp it. I'm going to go to the bead store in the next few weeks I will see what the lady says. But I don't think u could find pearls big enough that look nice for a ribbon to fit in the hole.

right....the ones i've looked at are strung with a decorative circle and the ribbon was sewn onto that

[ljeagle]

Do u have a bead shop near you?

[ladedah]

not a place that is specifically for that...we have craft stores that would just have general clerks..I have found (I think) the supplies I need on-line...I just don't know where to go from there

[wynelle]

If you go to the webpage for HobbyLobby or Michaels, they have a section called projects which have specific directions for doing different crafts. You might find step by step directions there.

Other suggestion is a bookstore. In the magazine section there are entires magazines devoted to beadmaking, beading, jewelry, etc. Flip through one of those and see if you find something you like.

[ljeagle]

Sorry ladedah I had to run off to work so I couldn't get right back. If U give me the site I might be able to point u out to what u need.