Inventory Addition: Antique Bracelets

While getting ready for the next crafting event, I've decided to add some antique bracelets to my inventory.  

Here's a sample of one I made this morning. Pretty, isn't it?

The bracelet measures a total of 8.5 inches. The stringing material is 49 strand Beadalon. The colors of the charms and findings are antique bronze and antique silver.  

I'm still deciding if this piece will end up in my Etsy shop or on my vendor table at the Rose Bowl. Decisions, decisions?

Since I'm planning on constructing a DIY kit for this bracelet, a tutorial will not be providing in this post. Later, I will create a instructional video and upload it on YouTube. More info to come...   

Love My Bead Board

If you love beading, you really should think about investing in a bead board. I have found this tool a real jewelry making necessity. 

How I begin a new project with beads

My board makes it easy to create stunning jewelry pieces. I can easily lay out a multi strand necklace and bracelet design with ease. 

I just create and set out my pattern in the grooves of the board before I even think about stringing the beads together. 

I have found placing many different types of beads on the board allows me to observe new, exciting combinations of color mixes and shapes. I do this mixing of beads before I even begin thinking about my design.

Need Beads? Then Make Some

I was in the need for some colorful beads. There is a craft fair coming up soon and I want to apply for a space as a vendor. 

One of the requirements is a photo of your booth. Since the holidays, my finished pieces have dwindled (yeah, good sales this last season). 

Anyway, I need more bracelets and necklaces to fill out my display. My bead stash is low so it's time to make some additional beads. Time to replenish my stash.