Showing posts with label beads. Show all posts
Showing posts with label beads. Show all posts
VLOG SPECIAL: It's All about the Beads
FRIDAY SPECIAL: The Crafting Box
What is in your Crafting Box?
1. 
CRAFT SCISSORS from https://www.etsy.com/shop/SimplybySunshine
2. 
BEADS from https://www.etsy.com/shop/CHICBean
3. 
PAPER from https://www.etsy.com/shop/flowerseedpaper
4.
WIRE from https://www.etsy.com/shop/clbeads
5. 
6. 
7. 
PLIERS by https://www.etsy.com/shop/simplysurina
8.
9. YARN by https://www.etsy.com/shop/wildethyme
10. 
FINDINGS by https://www.etsy.com/shop/KatiesGeneralStore
What Crafting Supply can you leave without? Let us know in the comments section!
FABULOUS FRIDAY FINDS: ZIPORGIABELLA
large opalite peanuts and glass lampwork teardrop bead hand made bracelet by Ziporgiabella. Rachelle , the owner of Ziporgiabella is a wonderful etsian and awesome friend. What do you like about this bracelet? We'd like to know =)
1. Tell me a little about yourself. Life in all of its forms is precious to me. I am in a constant state of learning about myself and the importance of being in harmony and balance. Teaching high school English is what I choose as my present career because it makes me happy.
2. Where does your inspiration come from when crafting?
Inspiration comes from a bead, a rock, gemstones, or the patterns of color you see out of the airplane window on your way home from Tucson. If I have not made anything for a while, the excitement of creating is the inspiration.
3. Who taught you and how did you learn to craft?
A fellow educator taught me the basics of wire-wrapping a few years ago. Learning that skill has changed my life.
4. Any Specific Tips you have for newbie crafters starting a business in etsy?
The tip I have for newbie crafters on Etsy is to never give up. You never know what someone will like or want to purchase. Sometimes it is about much more than the sales; it is about art, color, shape, texture, and that fireworks feeling you get inside when a piece is finished.
5. Name 3 websites you couldn’t live without.
The three websites I can not live without are: Lumosity to keep my brain active; Vitacost for excellent vitamins, and websites with free shipping.
6. What are your 3 favorite shops and why.
My three favorite shops (on Etsy) are: 1)Polestar: because the jewelry design, shop appearance, and owner integrity is impeccable; 2) the multitude of dichroic glass artists on Etsy fascinate me and it is too difficult to choose just one; 3) Print Liberation because I purchased a “MY LIFE ROCKS” t-shirt from them years ago and if I could I would wear it every day to remind myself to always be in a state of gratitude.
Visit her etsy shop @ https://www.etsy.com/shop/Ziporgiabella
TREASURY MONDAYS: GOOD AS GOLD
Happiness resides not in possessions,
and not in gold, happiness dwells in the soul.
and not in gold, happiness dwells in the soul.
1. Steampunk Gold Metal Chain Pin with Gold metal Coin and Key Charms- https://www.etsy.com/listing/157340878/steampunk-gold-metal-chain-pin-with-gold?ref=tre-2722773709-1
2. Pair of Gold Plated Copper Filigree Scroll Earring Findings- https://www.etsy.com/listing/165209817/pair-of-gold-plated-copper-filigree?ref=tre-2722773709-2
3. Bridal Wedding Faux Pearl Golden Handmade Earrings-https://www.etsy.com/listing/95854392/bridal-wedding-faux-pearl-golden?ref=tre-2722773709-3
4. Purple and Gold, Pearls, Tiger Pendent Necklace. LSU, OOAK Handmade Necklace. CKDesigns.US, Black Friday, Cyber Monday- https://www.etsy.com/listing/170405669/purple-and-gold-pearls-tiger-pendent?ref=tre-2722773709-4
5. Green and Gold Swarovski Earrings, Dangle, Post- https://www.etsy.com/listing/162548706/green-and-gold-swarovski-earrings-dangle?ref=tre-2722773709-5
6. Black Friday Sales Fashion Jewelry, Bracelet, Chunky Statement Bracelet, Beige Bracelet, Gold Bracelet, Yellow and Gold Chain Bead, Gold be- https://www.etsy.com/listing/121822978/black-friday-sales-fashion-jewelry?ref=tre-2722773709-6
7.BIG Beads Collection - Mixed Lot of Big Beads, 3 Bright Gold Acrylic Square Tube Bead, 2 Round Clear Gold Core - Chunky Fun for Your OOAK- https://www.etsy.com/listing/160621352/big-beads-collection-mixed-lot-of-big?ref=tre-2722773709-7
8. Vintage-1940s-kiss lock-golden-tan-pink tinted-Beaded-Purse-Kiss Lock Purse-40s silk purse-gold beaded purse- https://www.etsy.com/listing/115255508/vintage-1940s-kiss-lock-golden-tan-pink?ref=tre-2722773709-8
***WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ITEM FROM THE ITEMS ABOVE AND WHY? Voice your opinion in the comments below and be featured in the future boards of TREASURY MONDAY =)
Blue Skies
“Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue, and the dreams that you dare to dream really do come true”
***WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ITEM FROM THE ITEMS ABOVE AND WHY? Voice your opinion in the comments below and be featured in the future boards of TREASURY MONDAY =)
1. Beautiful Blue Earrings- https://www.etsy.com/listing/97050919/beautiful-blue-earrings?ref=tre-2722677287-1
2. Aqua and White 3 Strand Beaded Stretch Bracelet - Custom Made to Size- https://www.etsy.com/listing/90388699/aqua-and-white-3-strand-beaded-stretch?ref=tre-2722677287-2
3. Cameo Boy Angel Praying Soap- https://www.etsy.com/listing/129007050/cameo-boy-angel-praying-soap?ref=tre-2722677287-3
4. BOGO Bashful Blue Stampin Up Satin Ribbon- https://www.etsy.com/listing/167048933/bogo-bashful-blue-stampin-up-satin?ref=tre-2722677287-4
5.Spiral Scrubby - Blue Tones 4"- https://www.etsy.com/listing/162159342/spiral-scrubby-blue-tones-4?ref=tre-2722677287-5
6. 10 mm Blue Melon Shape Magnesite Beads- https://www.etsy.com/listing/164845448/10-mm-blue-melon-shape-magnesite-beads?ref=tre-2722677287-6
7. blue houses set of 2 potholders hot padshttps://www.etsy.com/listing/159986196/blue-houses-set-of-2-potholders-hot-pads?ref=tre-2722677287-7
8. Fimo flower Wire-wrapped ring- Blue Flower, size 4-12- https://www.etsy.com/listing/165555375/fimo-flower-wire-wrapped-ring-blue?ref=tre-2722677287-8
***WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ITEM FROM THE ITEMS ABOVE AND WHY? Voice your opinion in the comments below and be featured in the future boards of TREASURY MONDAY =)
How to Make Fimo Beads
Fimo beads are handmade beads created with polymer clay. This
special type of clay, sold under the brand name Fimo, is created from PVC
plastic and a plasticizer chemical that keeps the clay moldable and soft until
it is cured. Fimo clay is unique in that it can be fired in your home oven and
does not need a special kiln.
Instructions
You'll Need
- Colorful polymer clays
- Hollow cake tin
- Varnish
- Oven
- Crochet, knitting needle or
toothpick
- Flat tray
1. Get a ball of polymer clay in the color of your choice.
2. Knead the clay with your palm to make it warm and more pliable
3.
Divide it into small
balls of equal size. Ensure that the balls are at least the size of a penny.
4.
Take each ball one by
one and give each one of them a cylindrical shape using your palm. It should
create vein patterns on the beads. In case you are not satisfied with the
veining you can re-shape them.
5.
Pass a knitting
needle, crocheting needle or even a toothpick through the center of these beads
to facilitate threading later.
6.
Hang the beads on a
hollow cake tin so that they can dry. This process also helps the beads retain
its proper shape.
7.
Bake the beads in the
oven in a hanging position at 2650 F or 1300 C. It takes about 30 minutes for
the beads to harden.
8.
Cool the beads. Take
them out one by one of the needle slowly and carefully and keep them in a flat
tray.
9.
Coat the beads with
Varnish to protect them.
See
more fimo beads @
https://www.etsy.com/shop/ThirdEarDear?section_id=11594543
https://www.etsy.com/shop/ThirdEarDear?section_id=11594543
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