Archive for July, 2009
Jewelry Business Card Ideas
July 30th, 2009
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Question: I want to sell my gemstone jewelry and I'm stumped for a name to put on my business cards. Any ideas?
Please don't waste your time sending nasty names. I'm serious and I really need a good name for my little craft business. My jewelry is beautiful and all semi-precious gemstones and my name is Bobbye. I'm a redhead, if that makes any difference. As you can see my name here is SassyOldBroad, so maybe you can go from there and suggest something. Thanks for reading this. Appreciate any and all answers. Godloveya.
Answer: Baubles and Beads
Sassy Trinkets
or something on that order
CBTs Closet JEWELRY HAUL
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Introduction To Jewelry Making
July 30th, 2009
Question: how does this look for an outline?
Outline
I-An introduction to gold
II-The discovery of gold
a- How to find it
b-Where to find it
c-What to look for
III-Early uses of gold
a- Gods
b- Currency
c- A sign of royalty
IV-Careers with gold
a- Jeweler
b- Miner
V-Jewelry making with gold
a- The jewelry making process
b- What it makes
c- The different grades of gold
VI- Other uses of gold
a- Food
b- Electronics
VII- The rise and fall of gold prices
a- When prices rose
b- When prices lowered
Answer: yeah, looks OK, oh and other uses of gold might have a further sub-category as in "medical/dental"
How to Make Jewelry : Introduction to Jewelry Making
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Silver Jewelry Making Supplies
July 21st, 2009
Question: Where can I get sterling silver jewelry supplies?
I have an allergy to anything besides sterling silver and I would like to make some of my own jewelry. I would also like to make some jewelry for friends, but I know some of my friends have sensitive skin as well. Is there a place where I can find sterling silver and/or hypo-allergenic jewelry supplies? Also, are beads okay, or should I be wary of those too? A place that isn't too expensive and where it might be possible to buy in bulk, would be nice. Please help me out. Christmas is coming up and I think it would be cool to give something hand-made and original.
I'm mostly looking for the chains and clasps. Also, I'm a beginner so if there is a good, easy to read book or something please let me know?
Answer: A few places that I can think of right now would be:
http://www.firemountaingems.com
http://www.bluemud.com
http://www.rings-things.com
Also, you might consider joining a bulk buying group, should the beading bug bite ya... buying with a group makes things a LOT cheaper! Let me know if that's something you are interested in, I can point you in the right direction.
As for the sensitive skin issue- it varies. I have sensitive skin, but the only real issue for me is ear wires. The have to be SS or gold/ gold-filled. I haven't had any problems with pearls or glass beads, etc. resting on my skin, but YMMV.
If there is anything that I can help you with, just contact me. Good luck, and I am sure your friends will treasure their gifts! They are lucky to have a friend like you~
Happy Beading!
Tam
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