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How long will this type of jewelry last, will our pets enjoy eating or pic away at them?

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I was wondering if anyone could help me out on how to make a bracelet like some I have see on JTV.com. I had bought some really pretty stones with flat backs, I believe they are

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I received a beautiful necklace made from ladder ribbon with a fused glass pendant. There is no crochet.It appears to be 5-6 strands of yarn that maybe were twisted.

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Does anyone have a pattern to make bracelets using craft cord?

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Making silver jewelry is fun and you can use the jewelry afterwards, but silver is expensive, especially to practice on. So I'd advise using regular wire instead of silver.

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Does anyone have the instuctions for making a bracelet out of safteypins and beads?

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I have a plain string of turquoise beads I picked up for a song. It was too plain to be stylish so I put on a stone pendant I had made out of a black rock I had found

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I can't find the pattern for the bib style button necklace. Where can I find one? Thanks.

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A few years ago, vintage jewelry was much easier to find in places like thrift stores and much less expensive. Now what I can find for a reasonable price usually has some flaws.

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I am looking for directions for jewelry making with ladder yarn that does not require crocheting.

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Buy an old puzzle from a garage sale or from the dollar store and find two pieces that you like. Punch a small hole on one side of the puzzle piece and insert a jump ring.

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Can someone please tell me how to make them? I need a hobby.

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I am wondering if anyone has ideas for an easy jewelry craft to do with a large group of Girl Scouts at our annual sleepover. Our theme is Dr. Seuss and I am in charge

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How do I make potato jewelry?

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What type of backing would I use to make homemade broaches and pins?

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I bought a trellis ribbon necklace at a craft fair that was not crocheted. It had many strands that just laid flat and the back seemed to have been secured with wrapped thread.

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How long do you let your potato beads dry before painting them?

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I am making feather barrettes. I need to make some denim very stiff, today. I am hoping to make homemade starch for this part. Any suggestions for making a strong starch

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I want to make my own paper (or whatever you might suggest that doesn't cost a ton and use $75 worth of product) beads to incorporate into crocheted jewelry, but I don't

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I have my own business making jewelry. There are times when some of my findings will spill over onto the floor or work surface. To make clean up a breeze, I use magnets

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I just finished a bead necklace that looks like it would cost $100 in Anthropologie and strung the beads on silver metallic elastic.

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I live in Springfield IL. I make beaded bracelets and beaded necklaces, just beads and the string. I want to sell them so I can make money for myself. I have over 20 years

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I have some old rhinestone jewelry that was nice but missing some stones and they were too small to replace. So I had the idea of applying pearl nail polish to the sites where the

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Next time you buy a pair of kids' shoes, keep the elastic string that keeps them together - don't throw it away! Just untie the knot and you've got a wonderful piece of craft string

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Can you make safety pin pendants without opening the coil on the big pin?

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Does anyone have any ideas on how to sell my fashion jewelry via computer? I am not too computer literate. I don't know how to put photos of the jewelry on-line. Any and all

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I am looking for directions on how to make trellis ribbon earrings. Please help. I would like to make a necklace and earring set to sell for charity benefits. Thanks.

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Can anyone provide exact directions for making a brooch out a zipper? I saw one on the Coldwater Creek outlet website. Very cute! It doesn't look like it would be very difficult to

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How do you make a mustard seed necklace?

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I would like to make some bracelets with vintage buttons. Does anyone have instructions or ideas?

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I recently collected some interesting oyster shells that I wanted to cut into organic-like shapes. Ultimately I want to shine them and wrap with silver wire to wear as a pendent

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How do I make a Christmas tree out of jewelry?

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My daughter wanted some neat earrings she had seen at the mall, but they were pricey. She decided she would make her own. She took two guitar picks and heated a sewing needle to

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I would like to know how to make a safety pin bracelet.

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Where can I find a large bib collar necklace template?

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How do you make a potato necklace?

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I want to use Scrabble tiles or Dominoes and add my picture, etc. to it for a necklace. On the back you glue on a bail to hold your chain. I was wondering how I can make a bail

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I have some seeds from just picked Japanese plums. I want to know how to turn them into beads.

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I want to make a 5 strand necklace, using ladder yarn with a big hole bead to to make it tighter. I believe you do a crochet stitch and knots. Is that correct?

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I am looking for a pattern for a "bib necklace" made from buttons. There are several patterns for "button necklaces", but I am looking for the bigger, bib-type necklace. Thanks.

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I would like to cut some designs out of china dishes. Does anyone know what kind of tool I need or how to do it? I saw some lovely jewelry made out of pieces of broken

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Are there websites teaching you to make a necklace?

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I wish to make a wearable (not edible) necklace from lollies. I've always loved the old fashioned Licorice Allsorts, layers of bright colour sandwiched between licorice and

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Does anyone have instructions to make a ladder necklace and earrings?

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Does anyone know where to get the findings to make typewriter key jewelry? I am looking for the kind that has prongs. All I have been able to find is the type that you glue

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To show off those special necklaces and sets, this is an inexpensive way to make an expensive looking display stand. If you are making jewelry, it is a big financial commitment. If you

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I am crazy about the trend for fashion rings and have bought a few and dug up some more old ones. But do you know you can also MAKE ones out of the unlikely combination of silicone/p

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Any crochet jewelry tips?

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I want to learn how to make necklaces with fancy yarns. Does anyone have instructions for no knit or crochet necklaces, please?

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Does anyone know how to convert old fashioned screwback and clip earrings to pierced?

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Our Sweet Adelines Chorus is doing a Fashion Show saluting Veterans. We need to make Poppy Pins that look "classy". Does anyone have any ideas for fairly inexpensive, but nice ones?Thank

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The necklace I speak of uses Nespresso discs and it looked beautiful. I have never heard of these Nespresso things so I was hoping someone can tell me. Thank you.

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I would love to make some cute Christmas pins for the ladies at my church. Anyone have anything quick and inexpensive?

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How can I tie off clear stretch cord? It keeps slipping out. I am trying to make a bracelet with the stretch cord. I have tried burning it, and gluing it.

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What to do with scraps of fabric and yarn? Make a fiber art bracelet. Take any old plastic bangle and start wrapping your scraps. Knot each piece all over till you get the feel you

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Does anyone have patterns for making wooden jewelry?

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I would like to learn how to solder/make rhinestone brooches/pendants. It there a craft book or resource that gives instructions? Thanks.

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I purchased black stones in Seattle to make a pair of earrings (which I know absolutely NOTHING about). I've got the earring stud and backing but what glue do I use?

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Use an inexpensive ribbon (for example the 50-cent or 99-cent ribbon at a craft store) instead of a chain with your favorite pendant. This is best for costume jewelry or high-quality

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I am looking for rhinestone jewelry kits, like the ones that used to be sold at Leewards. The kits were for Rhinestone earrings and pins.

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Free standing jewelry armoires make attractive storage units for beads, jewelry findings, and tools. The armoires can be found for reasonable prices at Wal-Mart, thrift stores, and

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This fashionable cocktail ring is easy to make and looks great too. Your friends will all want one. Be creative by

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If you have sisters or know some, these sisters bracelets are a great gift.

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I am looking for instructions for a bracelet. I'm not sure what it's called but each bead represents something in the life of Christ. It's not the colored beads like the "Wordless

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I mentioned part of this one other time, to make costume jewelry, that looks pretty glitzy for being fake, use that clay that is sold in so many stores made by the Crayola people,

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Tired of your necklace breaking? Restring it with fishing line. Fishing line is very strong and inexpensive.

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I would like to make big, light weight Medallion earrings. Can anyone give me some suggestions on how and what to make them out of?

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Au Natural Jewelry is all about using natural material like wood, natural fibers and shells where possible. The look is relaxed. Rather informal. Very 

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I went to a class a long time ago where we were taught how to make earrings from recycled cds. Do you know where I could get instructions to do this again? 

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Hi, I am 12 and I recently started making my own jewelry. I was wondering if you think it would be better to sell my jewelry online on a site like at ebay, or craigslist, or is 

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