I've been lucky enough to learn how to make earrings and other things with beads. I can't get enough of it now! I've ordered some beads on-line to play with over the Christmas holiday. I already have some great ideas for a unique brand of earring. I can't wait to be at home surrounded by all my paints and canvasses. It makes me buzz so much. I've been searching the internet to see what jewellery-makers out there are up to. I've found the absolute Bible of a blog for jewellery making. Kate's site is amazing for anyone out there with the slightest creative interest, whether you see a long-term goal for your craft or you just want a little piece of inspiration. The jewellery making aside, it a very good blog in it's own right. It's clear, it has a beautiful layout and the posts are interesting to read. As a blogger myself, I am always pleased to find a blog that inspires.
Once I'm in the UK and creating again, I'll post some pictures.
Once I'm in the UK and creating again, I'll post some pictures.
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Hi Sonrisa..
Sorry for such a delayed responce to your questions on my blog - I've not been on it for a long time!
Just had a renewed buzz for the blog this week though and decided to make it my online scrap book of all things beautiful and sparkly!!
With regard to your questions about jewellery making and where to start it sounds like you are doing the right things.. Learning about a skill at university can be very different to learning by yourself. Teaching yourself has the great advantage of having nothing to loose, learning by making mistakes is always the best way.. Technical knowledge does help quite a lot too though particularly when it comes to using dangerous equipment! and also for general techniques. It is always good to learn the traditional techniques before you branch out and create your own styles.. in a similar way to modern artists.. the ones that can paint the classics as well as abstract get more respect in my eyes than people who can only do one style..
Evening classes are the best way to learn the basics - the tools and equipment can be built up over time and the materials are not as expensive as you would think.. in fact I find PMC more expensive than actual silver - I think it has something to do with the special properties of the silver clay, however this is a great way to start and open your options to what you can do with the metal.
With regard to my products and prices I sell the pieces on my site as art work - most people that buy my work appreciate what they are getting as a unique item and are happy to pay a little more than average.
Most of my work is done on a commission basis so they really are getting something personal and unique.
i am in the process at the momement of developing a UK manufactured range that will bring the prices down a little and hopefully increase brand awareness.. all very exciting stuff.
With regard to the jewellery I own, I have to say I only have a couple of pieces that I currently wear. I love to make the jewellery but i enjoy seeing others wearing it more than myself!!! Crazy but I just can't justify keeping many of the pieces I make myself.. but then I don't buy jewellery from others either because I know I can make it for less money!!
Thank you for your comments and I hope this has helped you a bit.. If you have anymore specific questions please feel free to email me, my address is on my website
http://www.rachelhelendesigns.com
great post, thanks for posting i really like it, I hope this has helped to everyone
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