I'm just here looking for jewelry ideas.

[Lady Freedom Returns]

Got some stuff coming in the mail. It's just a little something to fill in time and try to get my hands to cooperate.

So is there a certain thread with ideas by any chance?

[applegrove]

1. I worked in a hospital where we all had lanyards around our necks to

hold access cards. One woman made a beaded necklace into her lanyard. It looked great.

[Lady Freedom Returns]

7. Sounds like something to try.

Not sure how it will go, but hey I've got nothing but time.

I am hoping against hope that it might help to unstiffen my hands.

[applegrove]

8. Plus you could sell them to a uniform/scrubs supply stores.

[Lady Freedom Returns]

10. It will take me a long time to make enough to something like that.

But it's something to think about when and if I make to many.

[rainy]

2. Look at a Sundance catalog. Great ideas there!

[Lady Freedom Returns]

6. Never heard of it.

Going to have to look it up.

[usonian]

3. Get some ideas here.

Wonderful neighbor of mine.

https://www.designsbylonewolf.com/

[Lady Freedom Returns]

5. OMG.

Those are beautiful!

[dem in texas]

9. look on Etsy

Lots of Ideas there. I have been making and selling jewelry for over 20 years. I used to sell on my own website, but starting using Etsy. Good place for you to hone in on what you want to make and also a great place to buy your findings.

Here in DFW area, we have Beads shows 3 or 4 times a year. A visit to a bead show many years ago is what got me interested in jewelry making. Also visit beads shops which have all kinds of findings and offer classes in jewelry making.

[Lady Freedom Returns]

11. They have things to make steampunk inspired peices.

Thanks.

[dem in texas]

12. yes, they do

In all my jewelry making, I will always love African glass beads and Ethiopian crosses and prayer beads. I went half steam punk at one time making bracelets out of old wristwatches and necklaces with dog license tags and also old keys. My great love is turquoise, this is a little expense for beginners, but start with what you like and go from there, but don't be afraid to explore. Visits to art museums can inspire as well as beading magazines.

I have just finished a 4-strand Navajo type necklace made with white shell heishi beads and turquoise nuggets. I was inspired by seeing the beautiful native American jewelry our new Secretary of interior wears.

[Lady Freedom Returns]

13. Living here in Southeast Arizona you see a lot of Native American bead work.

And there's also the Tucson Mineral Show every year.