Jewelry Making

Miranda White asked:


I own a jewelry making business, where I make and sale jewelry. I like to keep my prices low so that everyone can afford it. The only thing is the rings I have been buying are to expensive to sell at a low price. Where can i find rings at a low price but great quality?

and_flickering asked:


I’m rather new to making jewelry, and I’ve been having some difficulty with connector pendants that are flat backed. It seems when chain is attached to the sides to form the necklace (as opposed to hanging from the middle, like in a traditional pendant), the pendant often flips over during wear, so that it is upside down or backwards.

Does anyone know how to keep this from happening? (I hope I explained it clearly). It probably has something to do with weight distribution, but I was trying to keep it simple.

elieella asked:


Guys pls. help, what kind of resin should I use to make a resin jewelry, And where can I buy them here in the Philippines? Also their accessories & tools needed for the project. Please I need your help. Thanks alot in advance.

TIff asked:


I recently purchased silver plated metal, does anybody know how well that will hold up? And does gold plated metal tarnish also?

Janie asked:


okay, im trying to make an eye glass chain but im not sure what to do with all the supplies. I have the wire, the small crimping things, the rubber thing the glasses go into, and a curled piece of metal. could someone tell me what to do please????

oceanbreeze123 asked:


what do you with beads like this

http://www.michaels.com/art/online/static?page=beads

they come in strands of beads. do you take them apart?

Jessica asked:


i know all the online jewelry beading stores but i would like to know if anyone buys their beads at an actually store here in miami where you can go and buy beads?

gatorfan2891 asked:


I want to start making jewelry and selling it. I have some books and ive look all over the internet but i cant find what basic tools i needs for making earrings, necklaces, and bracelets. I don’t want to buy a bunch of stuff in case i find out i cant do it and because im very short on cash. what are some basic things (besides beads) that i would need to get started?

Pundits Paradigm asked:


I want to drill small holes in metal, plastic, ceramic, etc so that I can add a link to make charms. I need to solder as well. I need info on the supplies/accessories needed (what I need for soldering and drill bits needed) Thank you so much!

K.B. asked:


I’ve seen some interesting jewelry for sale on crafter sites (like Etsy etc) that appear to be metal that is pinkish in color, either by the metal’s property itself, or it’s been colored somehow.

I can’t seem to find anything for sale on the jewelry supply sites anywhere.

Anyone seen anything like this? Either already colored or a process by which you can color it yourself?

I’m talking about either chain link for bracelets, or the links and findings.