Posts Tagged ‘necklace’
Friday, September 16th, 2011
Goddess Necklace
Heartagram necklace with garnet Goddess necklace wiccan jewelry,pagan,
 US $34.99
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The Moon Goddess Moonstone Necklace,amulet ,Wiccan
US $32.99
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Yule Solstice Goddess snowflake necklace.wicca,wiccan,pagan,goddess,magic,moon,
US $34.99
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Monday, September 12th, 2011
Gold Buddha
Buddha Silver/Gold Finish Laughing Buddha for Good Luck , Prosperity & Money 6cm
US $5.38
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100 ARM CHENRAZI,Chenrezig,Gold,Wealth,Offering,Bowl,altar,bamboo,Luck,Buddha,OM
US $58.88
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Besides Wat Phra Keaw, Wat Arun and Wat Pho, What are other interesting Wats to Visit in Bangkok Thailand?
I know that somewhere there is a Wat with a very large solid Gold Buddha. What other Wats (Temples) would be good to take visitors to see.
The Marble Temple is definitely worth a look, it's made almost entirely of Carrera marble. Wat Traimit in Chinatown is famous for the 5.5 ton solid Golden Buddha and a visit there is supposed to bring good luck and good fortune (didn't work for me). Also, Wat Suthat Thepwarararam which is right across from the Giant Swing is I think one of the most beautiful temples inside, with huge murals on the walls and dozens of images of life size monks praying. The Wat ( I don't know the name) between Siam Paragon and Central World Plaza on Rama I Rd. is also worth checking out, it's where members of the Royal Family often go. The Golden Mount Temple is also nice and I believe is the highest point in Bangkok that isn't a hotel or office. I've been to quite a few others and every one of them was worth at least a quick look, chok dee.
Wednesday, August 31st, 2011
Necklace Pendant
How can I turn an object into a necklace/pendant?
How can I add a little loop onto it?
I don't understand what my options are. All I can think of is to glue a jump ring onto the object to give it a hole.
To clarify, how can I add a hole/loop to something which does not have a hole?
For example.. a coin. How could I turn a coin into a pendant?
Your basic bets are to make a hole of some kind or a loop of some kind...both can be done in numerous ways, but the hardness (e.g., metal vs plastic or wood, etc) and shape of your object, as well as the equipment you have access to, could limit the choices.
If you make a hole, e.g., you could make it front to back near the top, or from top to bottom or side to side if the item is thick enough. Then pass cording of some kind through it in some way, or add a jump ring or head pin or other things through it.
If you add something, you can purchase bails that can be glued on or clamped down, or you can add "tube" shaped things on the sides, or you can insert a shortened eye pin or screw in an eye screw, or you can wrap the item decoratively with wire leaving a space that can function as a loop, or just basically anything you can think up (which is part of the fun).
Of course, the type of glue you use will depend on the materials you're wanting to bond and the strength you'll need (and perhaps whether they're clear or not, etc).
You might want to check out these pages at my site for lots of possibilities though my site is primarily about polymer clay which can be drilled fairly easily after baking, or holes can easily be made before the clay is hardened:
http://glassattic.com/polymer/pendants_cording.htm (read all the info there under the category called *Loops & Holes for Cording" and also *More Architecture* at the bottom, at least)
http://glassattic.com/polymer/beads-holes.htm (mostly *Holes After Baking*)
And you might also want to check out this page for making your own wire loops and other findings:
http://glassattic.com/polymer/wire.htm (especially *Basic Wire Shapes*)
...and this page for some info about the various types of glue:
http://glassattic.com/polymer/glues-Diluent.htm
HTH,
Diane B.
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011
Plated Cross
what is this mark on my silver plated tea service?
The service includes a salver as well and on th bottom of all items it just has a circle with two crossed swords in and stamped underneath `silver plated`, there are no other marks, is it cheap tat?
yes it is cheap tat sorry
Wednesday, August 17th, 2011
Gorgeous Sterling
15 year old jewelry business-drowning!?
I have designed semi prescious jewelry over 15 yrs. Have had lines in small boutiques, have won awards. All I hear is how gorgeous, how talented, OMG, how long did it take to do that? I had a web site 2 years, sold 3 items, was on Etsy 1 year sold 5 items, been on Picturetrail. 3 years just so there is a place where all my work can bee seen, and have sold nothing off there ever. Tried e-bay several times, never 1 sale. Go to juried shows only usually do (depending on area) between $150-$600. I use only grade A stones-Turquoise, Onyx, Malachite, Pearls,sterling /Bali silver.Every piece is one of a kind. Have done commissioned work-so why can't I sell? I realize competition is fierce, with all the China imports it is killing the artists, but this is rediculous! I am disabled & this is my main source of income, I tried to get a disabled womans grant, but that cost $ to have a small store at flea market. take a peak at site, maybe u can give me some help Anna
I used to make jewellery years ago just for a hobby but know the field is very difficult. Did you take any contact info from people who have bought from you in the past? In the future you could ask if they want to sign up for a "First to know" sort of list and be offered items first or special deals. Are you able to get out to the stores with some of your jewellery to show them and who might order from you? I know in my city that the local art galleries and museums take hand-made items in their shops. No idea if they sell though. Do you know lots of people? Maybe you could have a little party at your house and showcase your work? Do you update your website every week? Do you have new product every month? Sometimes you can just move items around on the page or change the descriptions. Are they photos excellent? Do you have a local business Chamber of Commerce? You could go to meetings and hand out some brochures or show your items. Good for networking, plenty of female business owners now. Do you have those all-girl pamper party events in your city? I went to one and they were excellent for networking, I got many business cards. Best wishes!
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