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How to Clean Body Jewelry at Home

7/31/2015

Having learnt so many jewelry making tutorials, it’s time to tell you how to clean jewelry at home, especially clean body jewelry, since body jewelry related so close to our body and health. Here are four ways to clean body jewelry at home, let’s check them out!

1. The first thing we need to do is to clean our hands with anti-bacterial soap before cleaning body jewelry. And then use soft brush to wash the body jewelry piece by piece in warm water with anti-bacterial soap for a couple of minutes. Next dry the piece with a clean and soft cloth. At last put our body jewelry in a sealed container.
2. Immerse the body jewelry in a small cup of anti-bacterial mouthwash for several minutes. Anti-bacterial mouthwash is a good way to kill bacterial, at last dry the body jewelry and put it in a sealed container.
3. Put the jewelry in the boiled water for 15 minutes since the high temperature can kill the bacteria without damaging the metal, while it’s unfit for those low-melting metals. Then wipe the jewelry piece with alcohol carefully. Remember that don’t use alcohol on acrylic beads and Lucite jewelry.
4. Wash the jewelry in a bowl of soapy warm water without any chemicals, and don’t soak the jewelry in water. Then use a clean and soft cloth to dry the piece.
After learning above 4 ways to clean body jewelry, do you want to have a try? I myself like the last way best since it is easy and won’t hurt the jewelry too much. Now bring out your body jewelry and refresh them! You will get new and shiny jewelry at once.

Create A Great Look With Cabochons At Much Lesser Price

7/30/2015

Cabochons are a decoration that is round and smooth on one side, while on the other side it is flattened such that it may be easily mounted. You can glue it and fix on other material. This decoration type is used to create different visual effects. There are many cabochon types of work made of glass and cabochons are widely used in furniture to jewelry making. Using cabochons in different styles, shapes and materials, you can create beautiful pendants. In fact, even amateurs can try this project.

Best Features
· Versatile: The cabochons are glass pieces that are versatile. They can be stuck on furniture, trophies, plaques, pendants, books, wedding favors, boxes, invitations and more. Larger and smaller sizes cabochons can be purchased at wholesale prices and this can be tried in a range of products.

· Luxury Look: The cabochons sparkle identically to any glass pieces. The colored cabochons are many times mistaken to be semi-precious gemstones. The fortunate part is the price tag is much less. So, you can wear something that appears as a gemstone pendant, without paying a fortune. Create a great look by fixing a glass cabochon to a silver backing piece at a much lesser price.

Variety

They come in rich colors that you will be stunned to find such a huge variety in glass cabochons. Here different materials show different colors and shades such that the glass reflects light and offer the opulent feel on wearing it. It enhances the look of the wearer and can be worn for any occasion without fear. Normally, glass is considered to be a brittle material that is anticipated to easily crack, but the best part is that cabochons of such types are very strong. The shape of such pieces takes more force, so they do not suffer from breakage or cracking like other glass shapes. It is no way appearing fragile and so making jewelry or a decoration and fixing them is not only easy, but also is durable and strong. In fact, the cabochons in dome shape are notable for their robustness. Thus it is a fantastic choice for jewelry items that is homemade.

Glass cabochons are an amazing choice for DIY projects and jewelry. Feel inspired looking at the cabochons range now available and allow your creative imaginations run to all levels. Add it to your decoration or to jewelry and make a unique style.

Wholesale Charms In Different Types Ideal For Jewelry

7/27/2015

Decorative elements are today available in plenty and it can be used to enhance the jewelry look by jewelry designers. But, a charm is real fun to work with. These are small decorations now coming in different shapes and sizes. They are available in different colors and can be created using different materials. Charms are decorative elements that are used as bracelet embellishments. They also come in larger types to be used in necklaces as pendants. Wholesale charms may be of great use to jewelers making different jewelry types.
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Importance

Jewelry making supplies are of great importance to make jewelry, especially for a wholesale jewelry designer. Creating multiple jewelry pieces means, it is best to buy wholesale charms. This helps in creating multiple jewelry pieces.

Types

A jewelry designer cannot make a typical design in hundreds. He has to show a variety and his best creations to stir the demand for his jewelry. Thus, buying wholesale charms in different types helps in making jewelry.

·         Gold – Generally, wholesale charms are mostly gold plated. They are either fitted or plated with gold. There are solid gold charms, but they are expensive and are good as individual pieces.

·         Silver- The wholesale charms include the most popular types, the sterling silver charms and are the choice of jewelry designers. This contains silver as 92.5% in the charms and the rest is other metals. Jewelry designers are very careful while using sterling silver charms as they are made of alloy and may cause allergic reaction or irritate the skin.

·         Tibetan silver - Tibetan silver has less silver as sterling silver and so are extremely cheap. They only contain a silver touch. They have a dull appearance and are used to make jewelry of the tribal kind.

·         Pewter – This has an antique look and is not very much the choice of jewelry designers. People, who love using antique elements in creations, may choose pewter charms.

·         Brass - Combining brass charms with glass or wood beads means you can create some stunning and sophisticated pieces of jewelry.

·         Plastic – This is also an affordable material in charms. These are mainly ideal as kid’s jewelry designs, though they lack the luster or appeal of the glass or other metal.

·         Wood – Wood charms complement anklets, necklaces and bracelets consisting of wooden beads. Owing to the availability of different types, colors and sizes of wood wholesale charms, making adorable and funky jewelry is possible.

3 Steps to Make Easy DIY Beaded Bar Necklace

7/23/2015

As one of the most popular necklaces among girls, glass beaded necklace is an indispensable part of girls’ wardrobe. And to a higher degree, beaded bar necklaces couldn’t be missing from your jewelry stash with their simple but vogue designs. It won’t take long if you want to make one yourself. Here is a DIY beaded bar necklace tutorial, now let’s get started!

Jewelry Making Supplies:

Glass beads
Chain
Jump loops
Clasp
Jewelry wire

At first prepare a proper length of chain, and cut it in half. Then add the jump loops and clasp to one end of both cut chains.

Next loop the wire around the opposite end to the jump hoop of the chain. Twist the wire loop to fix its place.
At last, slide beads into the wire and twist a wire loop at the end of your beaded bar to the other end of the chain necklace.

Well done!! A beautiful beaded bar necklace is instantly finished. So pretty, right? This kind of beaded necklace is really fresh and eye-catching, which will definitely help you win public attention in this hot summer. If you like this kind of DIY bar necklace, why not try your own one with more beautiful beads. I’m sure you’ll be amazed at your creation!

DIY Rhinestone Sandals

7/16/2015

Your DIY rhinestone sandals are so adorable, and rhinestones are my favorite jewelry making supplies. Thanks so much for the tutorial.
Originally posted on Cinnamon Spring:
So I’ve been seeing a lot of asymmetrical designs of rhinestones/gems/stones on dresses, tops and shoes. Normally I’m all about symmetry but the free design of the asymmetrical placing of stones do appeal to me. Hence, the asymmetrical rhinestone sandals DIY! So easy, so quick and so luxurious too. Read on more below:

What you need:

Plain sandals. Mine are plain burgundy sandals from Charles & Keith.
Rectangle emerald rhinestones from DIYKL
Marquise green rhinestones from DIYKL
E6000 glue or any superglue which dries clear

The How-To:
Dab some glue on the backing of the bigger rhinestone, which are the rectangle ones.
Stick the rhinestones in various directions, because asymmetry is the key!
Now dab glue on the backings of the marquise rhinestones and fill the gaps between the rectangle ones!
Repeat the same steps with the other pair. Let it dry for at least a few hours to one day before wearing out!
The asymmetrical design is so easy to achieve, simply because you’re not bothered by proper lines!
What a luxurious update to any plain pair of sandals. Now, please excuse me while I go and enjoy my asymmetrical rhinestone sandals!

6 Tips for Sticking Cabochons the Right Way

7/11/2015

For the perfect cabochon jewelry, you need to stick the cabochons or cabs perfectly on the setting. You would not want them to look off center or come off after a while. As the glue used for sticking these pieces is strong, it is difficult to maneuver their position after they have been glued to the base once. Read on to learn the points you need to keep in mind for setting a cabochon impeccably at one go:

Cabochons with a flat back are easier to paste. Hence, make sure the ones you plan to purchase do not have an uneven back. Even if you do get a few with a curved back, you can still paste them but you may need to apply more glue than required to compensate for the unevenness.
The setting where you wish to fix the cabochon like lampwork cabochons and millefiori glass cabochons should be sufficiently big. Pay attention to the measurement of the interior space of the setting. If it is slightly bigger than the base of the cabochon, that is not an issue. Nevertheless, if the setting is smaller, under no circumstances can you fit the cabochon. In case, you are not sure of the right size of the setting for your cabochons, you should ask the seller to guide you accordingly.
The quality of the glue matters too. Refrain from using hot glue because it may damage the cabochon. Glues specially meant for sticking embellishments are best. As these adhesives begin to solidify very soon, you need to place the cabochon swiftly on the setting.
Although it depends on your preference, applying glue to the base of the cabochon like polymer clay cabochons and porcelain cabochons instead of on the setting offers a better bond. How much glue you will require depends on its thickness. Never mind, if you have put some extra glue, as it could be wiped off with rubbing alcohol. Knowing the correct quantity of glue required will prevent its wastage.
It is important to clean the base of the cabochon before applying glue to it. Dust particles and moisture may not let it stick well. Put some rubbing alcohol in some cotton and rub the base clean. Put the pieces aside until they are dry and then apply glue.
After placing the cabochon, you need to give it some time to stick permanently with the setting. Keep the setting upright so that the cab does not slide away and stick off center.

An Easy Guide to Choosing Charms for Your Jewelry Making Business

7/7/2015

Charms are versatile and can be found in almost all possible shapes and colors. While this fact excites most jewelry makers, it may also be overwhelming. You may be looking into a range of wholesale charms for days and still be unable to decide which ones to choose. Read on to learn the criteria on which the wholesale charms can be differentiated:

Shape

With the use of different techniques, charms are given attractive shape and color. You will find spectacular millefiori glass pendants, clay pendants, which are available in shapes depicting regular household items like slippers, bags, socks, etc. These charms are also made into other shapes like snowflakes, leaves, flowers and so on. Handmade polymer clay pendants have a unique charm to them, as they are specially created by hand. Hence, you can create varieties of jewelry by using various kinds of wholesale charms.
2. Dimension
There are 2-D and 3-D wholesale charms. Both look elegant and cool. However, jewelry made of 3D charms is more attractive because the charms look very similar to the objects they are depicting. For instance, 3-D millefiori glass pendants of leaves, flowers, and fruits bear amazing similarity to the originals. On the other hand, jewelry made of 2-D charms is attractive but have a flatter appearance. Nevertheless, because of this attribute they are more comfortable to wear as pendants, etc. In short, a jewelry maker should create both 2-D and 3-D charm jewelry.

3. Moving elements
A variety of charms is made attractive by the inclusion of movable elements in them. It enhances their beauty manifold and makes them very popular amongst youngsters. Some examples of such charms include a bell, which would actually ring, a cycle, whose wheels would actually rotate, etc. It is important to check the functioning of the moving elements well, as they are the USPs of these charms.

4. Color
Charms made of metal are popular amongst adults. The clear shade of stainless steel pendants looks good against most skin tones. These charms are also very shiny. Kids, on the other hand, are mostly attracted to colorful charms. Clay pendants are available in a host of shades and can make a child fall in love with it.

5. Size
Small charms are easier to wear and manage while bigger ones may be a little cumbersome. That is why many parents buy jewelry made of small charms for their kids while for themselves, they go for bigger ones. Generally, big charms look good with heavy chains while small charms go well with dainty ones.

July 07th, 2015

7/7/2015

3 Steps to Make a Beautiful Puka Shell Necklace

7/5/2015

Summer is coming, I often go to beach and have picked many puka shells. They look so beautiful that I think making a puka shell necklace by them is a good idea. And I made some white shell necklaces recently, which is so brilliant. So next part I will tell you how to make a beautiful puka sea shell necklace.

jewelry making supplies for the puka shell necklace:
Aluminum Wire
6mm White Pearl Beads
4mm White Pearl Beads
4mm Blue pearl Beads
Sea Shell Beads
Round Nose Pliers
Bent Nose Pliers
DIY Jewelry Tool Sets

Instruction on how to make a beautiful puka shell necklace:
Step 1: Wrap a tiger wire on the shell
First, prepare a length of about 20cm aluminum wire and wrap a loop on the one side;
Second, wrap the shell with the wire as the picture show.

Step 2: Wrap another tiger wire on the shell
First,prepare another 20 cm aluminum wire and wrap some loops on the other side;
Second, wrap the shell with the aluminum wire and make more loops in the end.

Step 3: Add some pearl beads to the shell with plastic gun

Quite easy, right? A beautiful DIY sea shell necklace is done without wasting any shell. Combine the shells and pearls beads together with some wrapping wires, the shell necklace looks more beautiful. Now just open your shell box to make a simple but beautiful puka shell necklace, it seems so amazing, right?

Wood Beads Light Your Life

7/2/2015

In this fashion world, men and women wear different fashionable beads ornament, of which wood beads are their favorite. For they are versatile and can be used in different ways and there are many shapes for us to choose. For example, round wood beads and oval wood beads are commonly used in jewelry making designs from necklace to earrings from bracelet chains to ankle chains and so many others. The other reason is that they are not as expensive as other beads such as glass beads. They are affordable by common people.
Wood beads are the most attractive and the simplest beads that we can get for jewelry making. For this reason they are also loved by many jewelry making designers who use their imagination to create amazing and adorable jewelry output.
Different kinds of wooden beads
There are mainly three kinds of wood beads, namely, round wood beads, flat wood beads, oval wood beads.
Round wood beads are the simplest and the most common kind, but it will never be out of the fashion, just like the color black and red. It will always remain active and alive in our life.
Oval wood beads are also popular with jewelry making designers. They are favored to make alien necklace and earrings.
Flat wood beads are also popular among schoolgirls who like to use them to make phone pendant.
Benefits of such wood beads
So, you see, are so. Next time when you are engaged in jewelry buying activity you can go to some wholesale beads shops and buy these versatile wood beads, which will surely save you a lot. Also you can personalize your own design and made gifts for your beloved. Let this little wood beads light your life.