Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Quiet Lion Creations by Allison Beth Cooling: The Lyric Necklace, Vanessa Mooney Tutorial
Quiet Lion Creations by Allison Beth Cooling: The Lyric Necklace, Vanessa Mooney Tutorial: I really like this necklace , because as soon as I saw it it gave me of a somewhat gypsy-style, bohemian vibe, which is totally my st...
Thursday, August 14, 2014
Craft Ideas：DIY Button Tree
I love to use buttons in my daily crafting because they are easy to get and they can bring great ideas to me as well. Last time, I re-used buttons to diy a button calendar, and today I will show you how to recycle buttons to make a tree!
I hung this button craft on my wall as an art work.It attracted my guests' attentions when they came to my house.I can't help to say that it's a great decoration idea too!! LOL!
Now, let's see how to make this button tree.You need to prepare a thin wood board,a piece of white paper,pencil, glue and various of buttons.
After getting all of these easy-to-prepare materails, you firstly need to draw a tree pattern on the paper, then cut the paper tree along the line. The 2nd step is to put the paper tree on the board and draw a tree on the board along the paper pattern. If you are good at paintting, you can skip the 1st step and draw the tree on the board directly.
Finally, you can use glue to stick different sizes of buttons on the board. When the tree line is filled with buttons, the button tree is finished.
To make it more fun, you can draw and cut some birds and stick them on the tree as well!
Someone asked me where to get these buttons, well, you can shop them at your local craft store or buy them from online store if you need large amounts of buttons, it would be much cheaper for crafters like me who love to use buttons is crafting. And buying wholesale jewelry making supplies at bulk prices can save us a lot of money.
Thursday, July 31, 2014
DIY a Cute Button Calender with Recycled Buttons
Environmental protection is the hottest topic nowadays, and using recycled button in crafts is a great idea to protect our environment. It's fun, cheap and creative!!
I believe that almost every woman will found that there are old clothes, cloth and buttons left in their house, and it's very lavish to just throw them away. Then, why not reuse these recycled materials in your crafts?
You can DIY amzing crafts with these recycled materials and it's a good activity to do with your kids at home when it's a rainy day.
Today, I will show you how to DIY a cute button calender with recycled buttons.
Materials you need to prepare are: an old photo frame or wooden frame; cloth; tape; buttons; fabric, paper, glue etc.
Steps are showed in the pictures below:
Tada, the button calendar is finished! DIY your own calendar with recycled button at home today!
If you think the colors of the button is not what you want or you need more colorful button, you need get wholesale buttons at your local craft store or you can shop them online.
I believe that almost every woman will found that there are old clothes, cloth and buttons left in their house, and it's very lavish to just throw them away. Then, why not reuse these recycled materials in your crafts?
You can DIY amzing crafts with these recycled materials and it's a good activity to do with your kids at home when it's a rainy day.
Today, I will show you how to DIY a cute button calender with recycled buttons.
Materials you need to prepare are: an old photo frame or wooden frame; cloth; tape; buttons; fabric, paper, glue etc.
Steps are showed in the pictures below:
If you think the colors of the button is not what you want or you need more colorful button, you need get wholesale buttons at your local craft store or you can shop them online.
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Beautiful Rainbow Loom Bracelets
Loom Bands are so hot these days and many crafter love to use them to diy bracelets, charms and some even use rainbow loom bands to make a dress. That's really amazing!!!
Here I will share some loom bracelets with you;
Here I will share some loom bracelets with you;
Thursday, June 12, 2014
Cheap Beads Are Used In Mardi Gras Throws
If you have never been to a traditional Mardi Gras party, then
you are missing out. There are lots of different traditions and rituals
which started at the Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans and have quickly
spread to other Gras festivals around the county (and around the world).
One of the most unique Mardi Gras traditions is the tossing of special
items known as "throws" from this Gras floats into the watching crowds.
These throws are usually strings of cheap beads, strings of shells,
wooden doubloons inscribed with the logo of the float, decorated cups,
decorated plastic items or small inexpensive toys.
Many of the "krewes" who ride on the floats in the Mardi Gras parades will actually spend weeks or months before each parade preparing their special throws. This preparation may involve hunting down and ordering throws, or it may involve stringing thousands of cheap plastic beads onto strings to use as gifts for the crowd. Whilst it is much easier for krewes to order their throws in readymade, spending time making throws can be an important part of the festivities for some smaller krewes.. Making beaded throws gives each krewe the opportunity to create something completely unique which represents their float. Cheap beads are widely available in lots of different colors, shapes and styles, so these groups have plenty of options to choose from if they want to design their own necklace throws. Many parents will also make their own throw necklaces if they are having private Mardi Gras parties with their families and children.
The period leading up to Mardi Gras in New Orleans is one of the busiest times for printers and logo experts in New Orleans as krewes seek to get their logos stamped upon a wide range of items. Bead sellers have previously stated that tens of thousands of crates of cheap beads enter the city in the days leading up to the main festivities. Other cities which celebrate Mardi Gras have noted similar trends. Many of the beads which are used in New Orleans are ordered in from China, as Chinese bead sellers are best placed to fulfill such large orders for beads at an affordable price. In order to receive this many beads for the Mardi Gras Parade, most large krewes must place their order by September.
Throwing strings of cheap beads first became popular at the beginning of the 20th century. As "throws" became a more and more popular part of the Mardi Gras parade, krewes became more and more creative about what they decided to toss out to the waiting crowds. Krewes began to throw plastic toys such as Frisbees out to the crowd so that they would have something fun to take home with them. One krewe is even famed for handing out hand-painted coconuts to audience members, although these items are new usually handed out by people who are walking alongside the floats, as throwing whole coconuts was considered to be a serious health and safety issue.
Many of the "krewes" who ride on the floats in the Mardi Gras parades will actually spend weeks or months before each parade preparing their special throws. This preparation may involve hunting down and ordering throws, or it may involve stringing thousands of cheap plastic beads onto strings to use as gifts for the crowd. Whilst it is much easier for krewes to order their throws in readymade, spending time making throws can be an important part of the festivities for some smaller krewes.. Making beaded throws gives each krewe the opportunity to create something completely unique which represents their float. Cheap beads are widely available in lots of different colors, shapes and styles, so these groups have plenty of options to choose from if they want to design their own necklace throws. Many parents will also make their own throw necklaces if they are having private Mardi Gras parties with their families and children.
The period leading up to Mardi Gras in New Orleans is one of the busiest times for printers and logo experts in New Orleans as krewes seek to get their logos stamped upon a wide range of items. Bead sellers have previously stated that tens of thousands of crates of cheap beads enter the city in the days leading up to the main festivities. Other cities which celebrate Mardi Gras have noted similar trends. Many of the beads which are used in New Orleans are ordered in from China, as Chinese bead sellers are best placed to fulfill such large orders for beads at an affordable price. In order to receive this many beads for the Mardi Gras Parade, most large krewes must place their order by September.
Throwing strings of cheap beads first became popular at the beginning of the 20th century. As "throws" became a more and more popular part of the Mardi Gras parade, krewes became more and more creative about what they decided to toss out to the waiting crowds. Krewes began to throw plastic toys such as Frisbees out to the crowd so that they would have something fun to take home with them. One krewe is even famed for handing out hand-painted coconuts to audience members, although these items are new usually handed out by people who are walking alongside the floats, as throwing whole coconuts was considered to be a serious health and safety issue.
Cheap beads are used for plenty of things. One of the most famous uses for cheap beads is in Mardi Gras throws.
FAQ: Jewelry Findings
If you are new to the world of hobby jewelry making, you may have
a lot of questions about the materials and tools which you use to
complete your projects. One of the products which people have a lot of
questions about are jewelry findings, because there are such a wide
range of different findings available. Here are answers to a few of the
most frequently ask questions about the findings which are commonly used
in jewelry making projects.
1) What are Jewelry Findings?
"Findings" is the name which is given to the wide selection of different items which are used to connect jewelry making components together. Without the correct use of findings, jewelry items would look very pretty but they would not be functional, as they would not be connected together properly, and it might be hard to wear them or attach them to your person properly. Examples of items which are considered to be findings include: jump rings, clasps, earwires, brooch assemblies, crimp beads and eye loops.
2) Why are there so many different types of findings?
Different types of findings serve very different purposes. For example, you cannot (easily) attach a brooch to a dress with a lobster claw clasp, neither can you safely fix a charm to necklace with a pin stem. Each finding has been designed with a specific purpose in mind, and when used for that purpose they are very functional. Whilst some modern jewelry makers like to "mix things up a bit" by using findings for something which they are not specifically designed for, there is no guarantee that these forms of experimentation will work! Because jewelry makers are constantly striving for perfection, new types of findings are regularly being invented to help to make things easier.
3) Is it possible to make my own jewelry findings?
It is possible to make some types of findings very easily if you have a little bit of experience of working with jewelry making tools, whilst other findings are almost impossible to make without the proper training and equipment. For example, it is very easy to make simple eyepins using thicker jewelry making wire and a pair of round nose pliers. Simply grasp one end of your wire and rotate the pliers so that a small, single loop of wire forms around them. Remove the pliers and you should be left with a small loop at the end of the wire which can be used as an eyepin. Being able to create this will give you a lot of versatility in your crafts. However, it is impossible to make your own versions of many of the types of clasps which are available on the market. Luckily, there are lots of different suppliers of jewelry findings available, so you will always be able to pick up these products.
4) Can I buy findings wholesale?
There are plenty of suppliers which sell findings at wholesale prices. Suppliers know that they are essential and are able to sell big packets at affordable prices.
1) What are Jewelry Findings?
"Findings" is the name which is given to the wide selection of different items which are used to connect jewelry making components together. Without the correct use of findings, jewelry items would look very pretty but they would not be functional, as they would not be connected together properly, and it might be hard to wear them or attach them to your person properly. Examples of items which are considered to be findings include: jump rings, clasps, earwires, brooch assemblies, crimp beads and eye loops.
2) Why are there so many different types of findings?
Different types of findings serve very different purposes. For example, you cannot (easily) attach a brooch to a dress with a lobster claw clasp, neither can you safely fix a charm to necklace with a pin stem. Each finding has been designed with a specific purpose in mind, and when used for that purpose they are very functional. Whilst some modern jewelry makers like to "mix things up a bit" by using findings for something which they are not specifically designed for, there is no guarantee that these forms of experimentation will work! Because jewelry makers are constantly striving for perfection, new types of findings are regularly being invented to help to make things easier.
3) Is it possible to make my own jewelry findings?
It is possible to make some types of findings very easily if you have a little bit of experience of working with jewelry making tools, whilst other findings are almost impossible to make without the proper training and equipment. For example, it is very easy to make simple eyepins using thicker jewelry making wire and a pair of round nose pliers. Simply grasp one end of your wire and rotate the pliers so that a small, single loop of wire forms around them. Remove the pliers and you should be left with a small loop at the end of the wire which can be used as an eyepin. Being able to create this will give you a lot of versatility in your crafts. However, it is impossible to make your own versions of many of the types of clasps which are available on the market. Luckily, there are lots of different suppliers of jewelry findings available, so you will always be able to pick up these products.
4) Can I buy findings wholesale?
There are plenty of suppliers which sell findings at wholesale prices. Suppliers know that they are essential and are able to sell big packets at affordable prices.
Jewelry findings are an essential part of the jewelry making process. Buy or make your own jewelry findings to help to complete your project pieces.
Where To Buy Wholesale Jewelry Supplies
A lot of people have turned to jewelry making in a bid to keep
their costs down, and others have turned to jewelry making in an attempt
to make a little extra money from a home business. It is an enjoyable
hobby which can be inexpensive if you know where to go find all of your
supplies at a low costs. Buying wholesale jewelry supplies is a great
way to ensure that you have plenty of materials to work with, without
inflating your costs. Here are some tips about where to find the best
wholesale jewelry supplies at the best prices.
1) Online Companies
Online sellers are great places to look if you want to find wholesale jewelry supplies. Because they are not affected by the same constraints as sellers who operate from a physical high street location, online sellers are able to offer wholesale prices on many of their supplies. When you are shopping online, it is even possible to deal with sellers who operate in a different country to your current location, meaning that you will have access to an incredibly wide selection of products at great prices.
2) Trade Shows
These shows are set up to help manufactures to introduce their products to a wide range of people at once. At these shows it is usually possible to pick up wholesale jewelry supplies. Some sellers and manufacturers even offer special, limited edition products at these shows, which it is not possible to pick up elsewhere. Visiting a trade show will give you the chance to talk to sellers and manufacturers face to face, and share information with them. Sellers will sometimes run special tutorials which may help to give you extra hints and tips about how to use their products. One of the disadvantages of shopping at trade shows is that you may have to travel to get there and you may have to pay an entrance fee to gain access.
3) Hobby Clubs
Many hobby clubs run schemes to help their members to gain access to beads and other jewelry supplies at wholesale prices. Big clubs are able to negotiate fantastic deals with manufacturers to help their members to get wholesale jewelry suppliers. Being in a club can help you to get a kind of collective bargaining power which can be used as leverage to enable you to get great deals from manufacturers which they would not be able to give to a single buyer. Other manufacturers and sellers offer special discount codes to club members. These discount codes may not be widely known, so ask other club members for advice.
4) Travel Abroad
If you see a gap in the market, you may be able to travel abroad to look for your wholesale jewelry supplies. Although this will not cut costs in the short term, you may be able to start up your own import business if you are proficient in the language and have a proper understanding of the customs and business regulations which operate in both countries.
1) Online Companies
Online sellers are great places to look if you want to find wholesale jewelry supplies. Because they are not affected by the same constraints as sellers who operate from a physical high street location, online sellers are able to offer wholesale prices on many of their supplies. When you are shopping online, it is even possible to deal with sellers who operate in a different country to your current location, meaning that you will have access to an incredibly wide selection of products at great prices.
2) Trade Shows
These shows are set up to help manufactures to introduce their products to a wide range of people at once. At these shows it is usually possible to pick up wholesale jewelry supplies. Some sellers and manufacturers even offer special, limited edition products at these shows, which it is not possible to pick up elsewhere. Visiting a trade show will give you the chance to talk to sellers and manufacturers face to face, and share information with them. Sellers will sometimes run special tutorials which may help to give you extra hints and tips about how to use their products. One of the disadvantages of shopping at trade shows is that you may have to travel to get there and you may have to pay an entrance fee to gain access.
3) Hobby Clubs
Many hobby clubs run schemes to help their members to gain access to beads and other jewelry supplies at wholesale prices. Big clubs are able to negotiate fantastic deals with manufacturers to help their members to get wholesale jewelry suppliers. Being in a club can help you to get a kind of collective bargaining power which can be used as leverage to enable you to get great deals from manufacturers which they would not be able to give to a single buyer. Other manufacturers and sellers offer special discount codes to club members. These discount codes may not be widely known, so ask other club members for advice.
4) Travel Abroad
If you see a gap in the market, you may be able to travel abroad to look for your wholesale jewelry supplies. Although this will not cut costs in the short term, you may be able to start up your own import business if you are proficient in the language and have a proper understanding of the customs and business regulations which operate in both countries.
Wholesale jewelry supplies can help to keep your costs down. There are lots of different places to pick up wholesale jewelry supplies if you want to make jewelry.
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