tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19676602Thu, 08 Feb 2024 10:26:23 +0000Designers and suppliers of discount beads, jewellery supplies, semiprecious gemstones to the handcrafterand jewellerhttp://mecreativejewellery.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Brigitte)Blogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19676602.post-3409391397631341878Sun, 02 Mar 2008 07:36:00 +00002008-03-02T18:46:15.546+11:00Finally, after 12 months things have settled down, the move to the Central coast has been made, we've moved out of Morisset Markets and into a temporary shed for our stock and sales can now be made. please contact me on 0434288035 or through info@mecreative.com.au to arrange a time evenings or weekends.We still carry our full range including the Ename Bead Makin Kits and enamels, beads of all http://mecreativejewellery.blogspot.com/2008/03/new-beginning.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Brigitte)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19676602.post-116825329340839275Mon, 08 Jan 2007 10:35:00 +00002007-01-08T21:48:13.616+11:00Due to a number of reasons the blogg has fallen behind so just a quick catch up.The major event has been a move of our market stor, we have moved operations to Morisset Mega Market on the Central Coast, Morisset is about 40 minutes north of Sydney and 35 minutes south of Newcastle just off the F3 Expressway, and we are there every Saturday, Sunday and Monday public holidays. All our usual low http://mecreativejewellery.blogspot.com/2007/01/lack-of-items.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Brigitte)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19676602.post-116209673817191607Sun, 29 Oct 2006 04:38:00 +00002006-10-29T16:41:11.200+11:00Part 2 Selling Your Jewellery What do you need to sell at a craft fair?Craft fairs aren’t the right venue for everyone. If you are going to work the craft fair circuit you need the following skills:Do you enjoy contact with the public? If you would prefer to work in the studio, rather than have contact with people, you might not enjoy craft festivals. In fairs and festivals, you’ll have a steady http://mecreativejewellery.blogspot.com/2006/10/selling-your-jewellery-part-2.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Brigitte)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19676602.post-116159643050591295Mon, 23 Oct 2006 09:25:00 +00002006-10-23T19:40:30.523+10:00Part 1 Selling Your Jewellery If you’ve thought of selling your bead jewelry, there are a number of options you could pursue. · You can sell through arts and craft markets Display your work at consignment shops/galleries · Sell your work wholesale to boutiques through trade shows · Sell your work through your own Internet site · Sell your work through an auction site (eBay, RubyLane, http://mecreativejewellery.blogspot.com/2006/10/selling-your-jewellery.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Brigitte)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19676602.post-116133063868965298Fri, 20 Oct 2006 07:44:00 +00002006-10-20T17:53:56.626+10:00So You Want Make Money.Although you may not make a lot of money selling jewellery, you will be able to continue making jewellery and getting new beads by selling custom jewellery.Over the next few weeks I'll be giving out some tips to help you avoid a few common mistakes and maybe make your path into the world of markets and malls just a bit easier, so check these pages regularly. Although the http://mecreativejewellery.blogspot.com/2006/10/selling-jewellery.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Brigitte)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19676602.post-116133013228409679Fri, 20 Oct 2006 07:37:00 +00002006-10-20T17:43:36.743+10:00Enamel Beading KitsWell the enamel beading kits have been popular, so if you are interested take a look at our website http://www.mecreative.com.au there are still kits available, and also can be pre-ordered to take advantage of a saving to arrive ready for Christmashttp://mecreativejewellery.blogspot.com/2006/10/enamel-beads.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Brigitte)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19676602.post-116072504077192800Fri, 13 Oct 2006 07:20:00 +00002006-10-13T17:37:20.786+10:00Make your own Enamel BeadsThanks to our new Enamel Bead Making kits you can now make your very own beads, in colours and shapes that you want and need, no longer looking for that one unique bead to start or finish your project, just make your own.Have jewellery that only you can make, using simple methods to produce stunning, one off beads or a matching but totally unique combination of enamel http://mecreativejewellery.blogspot.com/2006/10/enamel-bead-making_13.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Brigitte)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19676602.post-115985934948774185Tue, 03 Oct 2006 06:59:00 +00002006-10-03T17:09:09.486+10:00So You're Buying "Wholesale beads" ha!Having been there and got the tee-shirt to prove it, I know there's wholesalers and then there's "wholesalers".Real wholesalers don't sell to the public, no fancy signs promising "wholesale prices" if you spend $200 or more, sure you get beads cheaper than the retailers sell for but after shopping around on the net you'll find many online stores selling at http://mecreativejewellery.blogspot.com/2006/10/wholesale-beads.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Brigitte)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19676602.post-115985857101356441Tue, 03 Oct 2006 06:48:00 +00002006-10-27T08:24:57.443+10:00Enamel Bead Making Kits AT LAST! After spending many months of negotiating, we are happy to announce the arrival of our enamel bead making kits.These kits would make the ideal Christmas gift for the beader who has everything or who would just like to take their beading to the next level.Imagine being able to create a special bead to complement your jewellry!, create unique pieces using beads http://mecreativejewellery.blogspot.com/2006/10/enamel-bead-making.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Brigitte)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19676602.post-115744681109335599Tue, 05 Sep 2006 08:58:00 +00002006-09-05T19:00:11.106+10:00 What's Lampworking? What is "lampworking"?Glass beads are often formed by a process known as lampworking, or flameworking. Rods of colored glass are heated in the flame of a torch and are wrapped around a metal mandrel. Multiple colors may be added to achieve different visual effects, and the molten glass may also be manipulated by the artist with graphite and tungsten tools. After the artist http://mecreativejewellery.blogspot.com/2006/09/lampwork-beads.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Brigitte)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19676602.post-115705331936590254Thu, 31 Aug 2006 19:36:00 +00002006-09-01T05:41:59.383+10:00Jewellery Ornaments For Christmas Christmas is upon us again, or at least the department stores are gearing up and so will we.Have you any favourites or hints and tips for the up comming season, ornaments, adournments and just fun stuff that others can share, drop in a comment and share your ideashttp://mecreativejewellery.blogspot.com/2006/09/christmas-jewellery.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Brigitte)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19676602.post-115645800110018209Thu, 24 Aug 2006 22:15:00 +00002006-08-28T17:16:41.736+10:00Introduction to EnamelingEnameling is the process of applying a thin coat of finely ground glass to a metal. When heated to a high temperature, the glass melts and fuses to the metal. Enameling is a vehicle for both a creative and technical art experience. The art of enameling involves the design of lines, shapes, colours and textures into imaginative images by means of the technique or craft of http://mecreativejewellery.blogspot.com/2006/08/enameling_25.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Brigitte)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19676602.post-115645252843708818Thu, 24 Aug 2006 20:42:00 +00002006-08-25T06:51:03.296+10:00Enameling, where do you get it??Thanks to your on going support we at Discount Beads will soon be able to supply you with enameling needs and products, from kits to consumables, information and help with this exciting medium, Just keep am eye on our webpage and this board for more informationback to ME Creativehttp://mecreativejewellery.blogspot.com/2006/08/enameling.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Brigitte)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19676602.post-115605864887224387Sun, 20 Aug 2006 07:05:00 +00002006-08-20T17:25:53.353+10:00Crimping CorrectlyCrimp beads are most often used when stringing a beaded piece, which has been strung with beading wire. The crimp beads finish the end of the beaded piece of jewelry and help create a loop for the clasp to be attached to. They can be used in the place of a bead tip or in addition to one in order to help keep the knot inside of the bead tip.There are two kinds of crimp beads: http://mecreativejewellery.blogspot.com/2006/08/crimps-and-crimping.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Brigitte)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19676602.post-115605735720572408Sun, 20 Aug 2006 06:55:00 +00002006-08-20T17:03:07.276+10:00A Bead Stringer's Best FriendA bead board can be a bead stringer’s best friend. Though they aren’t 100 percent necessary, using a bead board to help design and string beaded jewelry can be an enormous help and time saver. For the most part, they are very easy to figure out, but this quick tutorial will give you a few steps and tips to help you find your way around a bead board for the first time http://mecreativejewellery.blogspot.com/2006/08/beadstringers-best-friend.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Brigitte)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19676602.post-115596517575783340Sat, 19 Aug 2006 05:23:00 +00002006-08-19T15:26:15.766+10:00Will they sell??Not everyone can be a good bead crafter, but if you have a special talent for creative beading, you may be able to turn your talent into a lucrative profession. One way to know if you can make money this way is to listen to what other people are saying about your beading crafts, whether you do jewelry or other beading projects. Don’t just listen to what people say when you give http://mecreativejewellery.blogspot.com/2006/08/making-money.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Brigitte)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19676602.post-115593667822211716Fri, 18 Aug 2006 21:29:00 +00002006-08-19T07:31:18.233+10:00Semi Precious Stone Beads and PearlsStudy before you buy. A good book on minerals and semi-precious stones will be worth the investment if you are buying a lot of these beads. Beads should be labeled as to treatment, but many dyed beads are sold. Some treatments are perfectly acceptable such as heating the stone to change or enhance its color. Pearl dying is considered acceptable, as long as http://mecreativejewellery.blogspot.com/2006/08/gemstones.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Brigitte)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19676602.post-115576101861584891Wed, 16 Aug 2006 20:30:00 +00002006-08-17T06:44:58.466+10:00Cleaning your sterling silver Need to clean your sterling silver quickly, but can't get to a jeweller??Try this but remember, many gemstone settings can't be cleaned in this wayGrab an aluminium trake away container from the local supermarket, fill it with enough very hot, but not boiling water to cover the piece you are cleaning, add about a table spoon of bi-carb of soda and place your silver http://mecreativejewellery.blogspot.com/2006/08/cleaning-silver.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Brigitte)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19676602.post-115510636782433509Wed, 09 Aug 2006 06:44:00 +00002006-08-10T06:00:46.616+10:00Markets , Fairs and other great placesThere's not a lot in jewellery that hasn't been tried before, the materials and techniques might be different but design lasts for everTake a walk through your weekend markets, fairs and boot sales or even browse through deceased estates and auctions apart from ideas you might also pick up some old and broken pieces that are worth the timeTake a friend to http://mecreativejewellery.blogspot.com/2006/08/run-out-of-ideas.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Brigitte)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19676602.post-115503545503473532Tue, 08 Aug 2006 11:07:00 +00002006-08-08T21:10:55.073+10:00Seed BeadsSeed Beads vary widely in shape and size, the most common seed beads are Czech, Japanese and the Delica brand cylindrical beads. Czech beads are very traditional, sold on hanks, are mostly round and can be uneven. Japanese seed beads are more uniform, come in many different colors and are usually sold loose in bags or tubes. Delica and Antique brand beads are the choice of many http://mecreativejewellery.blogspot.com/2006/08/seed-beads.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Brigitte)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19676602.post-115498287783294687Mon, 07 Aug 2006 20:27:00 +00002006-08-08T06:34:37.843+10:00Cheap TrickI've been using a cheap tea tray as a lap work tray, just a cheapie and lined the bottom with craft felt both in a light colour and a dark colour ( to contrast with the beads ). With sides about 25 mm, it's easy to work off but the felt and sides prevent the beads from rolling about too much, and when you've finishe you can still leave everything on the tray. Make up a few and you can http://mecreativejewellery.blogspot.com/2006/08/work-tray.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Brigitte)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19676602.post-115483522122953387Sun, 06 Aug 2006 03:29:00 +00002006-08-06T13:33:41.230+10:00If you are still stringing your beads on cotton, then this tip may help, just dab a little nail polish onto the end of your cotton and allow to dry, stiffening the end so it becomes easier to threadhttp://mecreativejewellery.blogspot.com/2006/08/stringing-beads-on-cotton.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Brigitte)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19676602.post-115483495240575899Sun, 06 Aug 2006 03:25:00 +00002006-08-06T13:29:12.416+10:00All new beads and sterling silver listed at ME Creative Discount Beads a large range of glass and semi-precious gemstone beads, sterling silver clasps, toggles, "S" hooks and ear wires, decorative sterling silver head pins and ear wireshttp://mecreativejewellery.blogspot.com/2006/08/new-arrivals.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Brigitte)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19676602.post-115481658191168842Sat, 05 Aug 2006 22:13:00 +00002006-08-06T08:23:01.913+10:00"What exactly is sterling silver filled wire?" ANSWER: This is a question that has been coming up more and more often. Precious metal wire terms can be a little confusing for some of us. Here are some quick facts to put in your hat.FINE SILVER - .999 percent pure silver. STERLING SILVER - 92.5 percent solid silver mixed with 7.5 per cent alloy such as brass, nickel, etc.SILVER FILL - is a good http://mecreativejewellery.blogspot.com/2006/08/sterling-silver-filled-wire-what-is-it.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Brigitte)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19676602.post-115477630883274262Sat, 05 Aug 2006 10:45:00 +00002006-08-06T08:12:17.443+10:00We are always getting asked ... how do you knot pearl strands?... and our answer is to use tiger tail and crimps, both to finish off and as spacers, hpwever should you like to try the method below you should get tidy results Pearl KnottingString a knotted necklace on doubled cord, starting with cord that is four times the desired finished length, plus 30 mm. String a bead tip ( if applicable ), http://mecreativejewellery.blogspot.com/2006/08/we-are-always-getting-asked.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Brigitte)0