Jewelry Making

SunnyBlue asked:


I’m looking for Suede cord for necklace/bracelet making but I need it to be 1 inch wide and no less…?
I want to make a headband out of it.

ForsakenRose88 asked:


I would like to know what metals are best to use for jewelry making in terms of lifespan, safety, and not discolouring etc. Many thanks!
I know to avoid lead, nickel and tibetan silver. Are there any other similar metals to avoid?

Magdalene asked:


It is just straight on the other end. You would put your bead (or beads) on it and form a loop on the other end so that it can dangle.

It looks pretty much like a straight pin without the point.

Worst come to worst I will use straight pins but they are harder to bend to form a loop.
Thanks so Much, Susan L. That is exactly what I was looking for. Will give you 10 points as soon as the time has passed so I can do it.

PeaceLoveCats asked:


Any good website tutorials out there?

samantha c asked:


I basically want to make jewelry from home, to make a little extra money and post the business on facebook, so what I want to know is if I have to have a tax ID number.

conacre asked:


I would try to make some jewelry, specifically necklaces. I’ve got a couple of arrowheads and wanted to make one into a necklace for my boyfriend. He’s got a Dremel that I can use to make a hole in the arrowhead. What else do I need? Suggested jewelry making kits? I want to be able to make other kinds of necklaces too because I’m sure whatever I buy will give me extra materials.

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.

vixiixiv asked:


just fall out, and jewelry in the upper piercing is all too short - any suggestion? I do not like the circular ones because they are SOOO hard to put in.. think a labret would work??

Jack asked:


My niece is turning 16, and I’m planning on giving her a piece of jewelry. I would like to choose a design that is both current and timeless so she can wear it today as well as 10 years from now. What kind of design would you recommend? Heart pendant? A bracelet?

I’m not sure what folks like to wear these days, so thanks for your help.

locky458 asked:


I do, its really addictive to play with.