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I'm just here looking for jewelry ideas. (Original Post) Lady Freedom Returns May 2022 OP
I worked in a hospital where we all had lanyards around our necks to applegrove May 2022 #1
Sounds like something to try. Lady Freedom Returns May 2022 #7
Plus you could sell them to a uniform/scrubs supply stores. applegrove May 2022 #8
It will take me a long time to make enough to something like that. Lady Freedom Returns May 2022 #10
Look at a Sundance catalog. Great ideas there! rainy May 2022 #2
Never heard of it. Lady Freedom Returns May 2022 #6
Get some ideas here. usonian May 2022 #3
OMG. Lady Freedom Returns May 2022 #5
This message was self-deleted by its author CrispyQ May 2022 #4
look on Etsy dem in texas May 2022 #9
They have things to make steampunk inspired peices. Lady Freedom Returns May 2022 #11
yes, they do dem in texas May 2022 #12
Living here in Southeast Arizona you see a lot of Native American bead work. Lady Freedom Returns May 2022 #13

applegrove

(122,801 posts)
1. I worked in a hospital where we all had lanyards around our necks to
Mon May 16, 2022, 09:05 PM
May 2022

hold access cards. One woman made a beaded necklace into her lanyard. It looked great.

Lady Freedom Returns

(14,120 posts)
7. Sounds like something to try.
Tue May 17, 2022, 12:12 AM
May 2022

Not sure how it will go, but hey I've got nothing but time.

I am hoping against hope that it might help to unstiffen my hands.

Lady Freedom Returns

(14,120 posts)
10. It will take me a long time to make enough to something like that.
Tue May 17, 2022, 01:54 AM
May 2022

But it's something to think about when and if I make to many.

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dem in texas

(2,681 posts)
9. look on Etsy
Tue May 17, 2022, 01:46 AM
May 2022

Lots of Ideas there. I have been making and selling jewelry for over 20 years. I used to sell on my own website, but starting using Etsy. Good place for you to hone in on what you want to make and also a great place to buy your findings.

Here in DFW area, we have Beads shows 3 or 4 times a year. A visit to a bead show many years ago is what got me interested in jewelry making. Also visit beads shops which have all kinds of findings and offer classes in jewelry making.

dem in texas

(2,681 posts)
12. yes, they do
Tue May 17, 2022, 03:00 PM
May 2022

In all my jewelry making, I will always love African glass beads and Ethiopian crosses and prayer beads. I went half steam punk at one time making bracelets out of old wristwatches and necklaces with dog license tags and also old keys. My great love is turquoise, this is a little expense for beginners, but start with what you like and go from there, but don't be afraid to explore. Visits to art museums can inspire as well as beading magazines.

I have just finished a 4-strand Navajo type necklace made with white shell heishi beads and turquoise nuggets. I was inspired by seeing the beautiful native American jewelry our new Secretary of interior wears.

Lady Freedom Returns

(14,120 posts)
13. Living here in Southeast Arizona you see a lot of Native American bead work.
Tue May 17, 2022, 03:07 PM
May 2022

And there's also the Tucson Mineral Show every year.

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