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Old 03-08-2007, 06:47 PM   #1  
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I think it looks like a fun hobby and a neat way to spiffy up a wardrobe. Anybody?
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Old 03-08-2007, 07:23 PM   #2  
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I make bracelets. I have a huge supply of beads and such, but I'm not too good at it and they eventually break. I have a box full of broken ones that need to be restrung. I've also made a few necklaces and earrings for DD (I don't like necklaces so much on me and I don't wear earrings).
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Old 03-08-2007, 07:37 PM   #3  
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I'm thinking memory wire would make amazing bracelets. Have you done that?
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I haven't used memory wire, but I've done silk, ribbons, jute, nylon and that stretchy stuff. Most of the things that I've made that I like are the ones made with natural beads--pearls and rock chips.

I've also made some really cute bookmarks with beads at each end.
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So many possibilities!
There's a multi-strand pearl necklace in a book I got from the library. Beautiful! Rice pearls and other odd shapes!
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So many possibilities!
..... and other odd shapes!
Why yes there are Susan, I could start saving my beer bottle tops, they are kind of attractive ~ a red MILLER at the top..white GENUINE in the middle and a golden DRAFT at the bottom on a black background...very sexy! Can be used as earrings, I could string them together for a necklace...just let me know okie-dokie?
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I make dichroic glass jewelry as well as other kinds too. Earrings, and necklaces are my specialties, but I make bracelets and rings also. Email me at [email protected] if i can help you.
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Old 03-10-2007, 02:43 PM   #8  
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I've gathered up a bunch of stuff and as soon as I do one or two other things around the house ... I'm going to fiddle a bit.

Tell us more Molly ... wanna post a picture or two?
I went for a little scoot around town this afternoon and saw some nice things that someone is selling on consignment.
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Old 03-10-2007, 06:20 PM   #9  
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I have glue all over my hands. My nursing ring is glued to my finger. I glued my lobster claw shut.
The necklace is pretty cute tho' ... I think I'll try wire
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I'm not sure I've ever been serenaded for being a klutz before.
Couldn't do anything with the beer cap but the guitar strings have possiblities.
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Old 03-14-2007, 04:07 PM   #12  
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I bought a beading magazine. Wow!
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Imake braclets with fancy glass beads and im going to have a go at knecklaces soon. I make handmade cards too as im a bit of a crafter lol!
Its good for you totally relaxing!
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Old 03-14-2007, 04:13 PM   #14  
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There used to be a crafters thread here somewhere. I wonder where it went.
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Old 03-23-2007, 05:03 PM   #15  
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I just got a catalogue from FireMountain Gems and Beads ... it's glorious!
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