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Posted 3/30/2008 7:53:19 PM
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Hi girls,

I have 5 BM and I really want to make them their necklaces and dangle earrings for my beach wedding in Cuba.

I know Michael's sells thin necklace wire, beads, clasps, and earrings, but I am wondering if any of you have attempted this and if you did, do you have any tips?

I just hope this doesn't turn out a complete disaster! Any ideas or tips?

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Posted 3/30/2008 9:42:27 PM


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I used to make necklaces - it requires a lot of patience, especially when the beads fall off and you have start again!! Is there anywhere around you where you could take a beading lesson??

 

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Posted 3/31/2008 9:50:09 AM


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do you have a picture of what you want? where do you live? i'm in toronto and i make jewellery...just as a hobby...but if it's something i felt comfortable copying i could help

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Posted 3/31/2008 11:49:31 AM
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Humm, I don't know if there is a beading course, but it is something that I should look into.

Huntertobe: I LOVE help! Ha ha ha. I don't have a picture yet of what I want, but I know in my head what I want! *lol* That's a HUGE help, isn't it? I'm going to Michael's today to see the beads/shells that are available and then I'll go from there. I'll keep you posted!

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Posted 3/31/2008 4:55:25 PM
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Okay, so I just came from Michael's and can safely say that there is no way in h*ll that I am going to attempt to make my BM's jewellery! *lol

All the different sizes of wire, clasps, beads, accent beads, semi-accent beads...I have no idea! Aren't beads just beads?!   *ouy!*

I guess I'll continue shopping on ebay! Ha ha ha!

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Posted 4/1/2008 10:22:35 PM


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I found this wonderful website.  I am planning to work with my cousin and make my own jewelery as well as the bridesmaids. 

This website not only gives you a list of the components, but how to attach them.  Make it a lot easier.

Check it out.

http://www.artbeads.com/alyssas-bridesmaid-earrings.html

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