Jewellery making

I made a bracelet at school once if I'm remembering correctly. Stuck small shells on it. This is something I would be interested in doing again, but as a hobby. I think it would be a relaxing thing to go.

Do you still do this Billy? I would love to see some of yours if you're happy to share a photo at some point.

There's something incredibly satisfying about creating jewelry, isn't there? Your ritual of putting on New Girl and immersing yourself in crafting sounds like a perfect way to unwind and tap into your creativity.Your craft box with various colored wooden and glass beads sounds like a treasure trove of possibilities. If you're into bracelets, you might want to explore Jewels by Galla's bracelet collection. They have a diverse range of styles and designs that could provide you with fresh ideas and inspiration for your creations.Connecting with fellow bracelet makers is a wonderful idea. Sharing tips, tricks, and advice with others who share your passion can be incredibly rewarding.

Several years ago, I tried my hand at making a beaded bracelet with a magnetic clasp for my Grandma using Swarovski crystals and seed beads (see photo below). My intention had been to make one for myself as well, but I never quite got around to it.

I’m not so much a jeweller more of a silver butcher. 
I try to repurpose old silver jewellery. 
I’m having a go at making a ring from a Victorian florin next. 

I just stumbled upon your post from 6 months ago, and I can totally relate to the joy that comes from making beaded jewelry! There's something so meditative about selecting the right beads and stringing them together. I often have a podcast or some music on in the background while I work on my pieces.

If you're looking for tips, you might want to check out [link removed by moderator] They have some excellent guides and tutorials that have helped me expand my own jewelry-making skills. They even talk about the meanings behind different colors, which could add an extra layer of thoughtfulness to your flag-themed bracelets.

Yes I wonder that. Its why Ive never gone for a job in a bookshop, I fear it may kill my love of them

Btw silversmithing sounds amazing, do you have a business page? I would love to hear more about it 

Oh gosh I’d love to do that. The only thing that stopped me was the cost of equipment. I couldn’t justify it. I’ve managed to stop thinking about it lol

I had a go with pmc a very long time ago, I’ve still got the first ring I made with it. 

Very cool

I've only ever used silver clay.

I am a silver/goldsmith. I think with the amount of different techniques there are to learn it can last a long time as a special interest :) 

I don't make beaded jewellery, but I do make jewellery. Silversmithing. (Trying to make it a business). Its rapidly becoming my main special interest (taking over from bodybuilding / exercise science / health stuff).

Oh the possibility of having ones special interest as ones job. I do worry that the sheer intensity I am giving it atm will kill it though (or, so might doing it as a job. Seems like the quickest way to kill a special interest).

Hi Billy, would love to chat. Haven't yet worked out how to start a PM. I'm such a technophobe. Just on my break at work.

Hi Piki, I would love to chat about jewellery making, private message me if you like

Also I have never heard of silver clay and I am facinated to know what it is 

I don’t make beaded items, although I did make my daughter a necklace one year. I make wire jewellery.

I used to make jewellery, but not anymore. I started with wood, plastic and glass beads. Then semi precious stone chips with swarovski crystals, and then I moved into silver clay. I'm into my art now, though I'm happy to chat about jewellery making, if you'd like to

Not so much jewellery-making, I do like Kintsugi tho..