Tuesday, September 18, 2012
A Readers Tip
I had a Reader give me a tip for making a cleaner cut on my Pendant for the Bracelet Connector Post. She told me to use a Crop-A-Dile. I actually had one of these so it was convenient for me to get access to this tool but if you don't have one you can get them at your local craft stores, Target, Wal-mart, and Etc., or a scrapbook consultant. This was easy to use and a clean cut through the medal. So much faster and Cleaner process than the nail and Hammer bit. I love these trial and error efforts to help you the readers to make the best choices for your Beading. That was an excellent tip. Thank you Eilene Johnson for your input.
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Bracelet Connector
I have been in search for the Bracelet Connectors that replace the Watch Face for your watchband. I think they are adorable and a great way to change its look. So if anyone has any tips on where to get some please e-mail me some tips.
Next, I took my nail and I lined up the pendant where I wanted to make the hole. It was easy on this pendant because it had some designs so I just counted the same amount of space for each side. *Note that when your hammering your nail into the metal make sure that you get it as close to the edge of the pendant as possible. I didn't do that the first time and my Lobster claws bent when I took the band on and off.
I got a few other ideas for more Bracelet connectors but that will be another post. Happy Beading!!!
- Well, with no luck in finding them I decided to get creative on my own. This is what I came up with!
So the tools you will need are: Wire Cutters, Nail, Metal File, Hammer, and a pendant.
So the first thing that I did i took my pendant and cut off the top piece where you would strand your necklace to make it a pendant.
Next, I took my nail and I lined up the pendant where I wanted to make the hole. It was easy on this pendant because it had some designs so I just counted the same amount of space for each side. *Note that when your hammering your nail into the metal make sure that you get it as close to the edge of the pendant as possible. I didn't do that the first time and my Lobster claws bent when I took the band on and off.
Last, I cut off the excess metal with my wire cutters and then filed down the pieces so that it doesn't scratch your skin.
"Ta DA"
My version of the cute Bracelet Connectors.
I got a few other ideas for more Bracelet connectors but that will be another post. Happy Beading!!!
Fall Is In The Air!!!
From the Pantone Fashion Color Report here are the new Fall Fashion Colors for 2012 by clicking on the Share button you can view there Report in full.
- Some of my favorites are Tangerine Tango, Honey Gold, Pink Flambe, and Titanium.
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