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  • Aug 28, 2007, 06:31 AM
    wilfred112
    Accesorie ideas
    I am doing school coursework for textiles/crafts an want to make accessories does anyone have any ideas of what I can make? An also if you have asuggestion could you please tell me what I would need to make it an the instructions thanks:)
  • Aug 28, 2007, 06:36 AM
    GlindaofOz
    Well there are lots of accessories out there. You can make jewelry, hats, bags, socks, scarves, headbands.

    What type of handiwork do you prefer? Do you knit? Crochet? Sew? Have you ever made jewelry?
  • Aug 28, 2007, 06:38 AM
    wilfred112
    I can knit, and sew but have never made jewellery can you help?
  • Aug 28, 2007, 06:42 AM
    GlindaofOz
    I've never made jewelry but have always wanted to learn.

    I don't know where you live. But if its in the States do you have a Michaels near you? They offer classes in jewelry making for about $15. I've been meaning to take one for over a year.
  • Aug 28, 2007, 06:45 AM
    wilfred112
    Thanks for your help but I'm from england an I don't think we have a michaels anywere
  • Aug 28, 2007, 06:48 AM
    GlindaofOz
    My guess however is that things like beadwork are not that difficult. My friend started making her own jewelry by just going to a craft store and buying the tools needed for beadwork and a bunch of beads. She would look at stores for inspiration then go home and put her own twist on it. She made lots of cute stuff.

    If you are thinking more along the lines of actual metal pieces and stuff like that I'm not sure where you can learn that. The only one who I know who does that is one of my friends who went to Art school and it was one of her required courses.

    Best of luck to you!
  • Aug 28, 2007, 06:53 AM
    wilfred112
    Thank you! :)
  • Aug 28, 2007, 07:17 AM
    firmbeliever
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by wilfred112
    i am doing school coursework for textiles/crafts an want to make accessories does anyone have any ideas of what i can make? an also if you have asuggestion could you please tell me what i would need to make it an the instructions thanks:)

    Make necklaces(choker) or bracelets with deifferent textiles and add a brooch type/stone/metal buckle to the middle. Or you could try different coloured yarn as the necklace with beads , brooch or metallic pendants etc.
    Copper wires and hooks are also available in most craft stores, you could try your hand at making some.

    For bracelets you could try stretch fabrics with beads or plastic shapes or buckles.
    For neck wear you could fix the ends with a hook/s.

    You could even take different coloured fabircs, twist them and tie the ends together with one or two hooks and add your choice of beads or pendants to it.

    Creative Caravan blog
    Beadwrangler's Tips & Techniques on Crochet
    http://www.susies-jewellery.com/Kits.htm
  • Aug 29, 2007, 09:02 AM
    wilfred112
    Thanks the creative caravan website was really good
  • Aug 29, 2007, 12:34 PM
    Clough
    Here are some other beading sites.

    How to Make Beaded Necklaces | eHow.com

    How to Make a Braided Bead Necklace | eHow.com

    Beadage - Make Beaded Jewelry - Free Beading Patterns, Instructions, and Projects

    Favorite Bead Necklace

    Techniques and for Making Beaded Jewelry

    Beaded Jewelry Making Projects & Information

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