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Handcrafted jewellery

Admin_Mylife — Thu, 14 Sep 2017 15:46:42 +0000

[su_dropcap style=”simple” size=”5″]B[/su_dropcap]uying pieces of jewelry can be pretty expensive, even if it’s just costume jewelry. However, crafting handmade jewelry can mean much more than making nice pieces of jewelry pieces at lower cost; you can also make jewelry that closely matches your personal style and taste. By learning a few basic techniques, you should be able to construct unique styles of jewelry sets, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and more.

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1. Buy a jewelry making kit. Jewelry making kits provide you with basic supplies and tools that allow you to customize different jewelry pieces and make them all your own. Most kits come with some basic instructions with different jewelry ideas, but you can use your imagination to create whatever kind of jewelry you want.

There are many variations of jewelry making kits depending on what specific kind of jewelry you want to make.
For example, there are beading jewelry kits, stringing jewelry kits, and wire jewelry kits, just to name a few.

Common skills and techniques that must be learned include opening jump rings, cutting wire, wire working, stringing, and using jigs and pegs, just to name a few.

2. Pick out a specific jewelry project you want to try. Because there is such a variety in possible pieces of jewelry (necklaces, bracelets, earrings), made out of many possible materials (beads, wire, string, resin, paper, etc.), pick out a material and piece of jewelry you want to work on making. Find inspiration by visiting jewelry stores or looking online at social platforms, visual organizational websites, or jewelry retailer websites.

3. Purchase jewelry making tools. Depending on what kind of jewelry you plan to make, you’ll probably need some basic tools to complete your project. Some basic tools all beginners should consider having include:

A variety of pliers – round nose pliers, chain nose pliers, step jaw pliers, bent closing pliers, and nylon jaw pliers
A metal ruler that measures both centimeters and inches
Wire cutters.
Practice wire, to practice bending and shaping your wire before you attempt to bend your more expensive wire for your actual project
Pegboards for bending wire

4. Purchase handmade jewelry supplies. Handmade jewelry can be crafted with many different kinds of supplies, but there are a few basic supplies that are used on most handmade jewelry pieces. Jewelry kits can provide you with general or project specific supplies, but if you plan to start making jewelry without using a kit, you need to purchase some supplies on your own. Consider buying some:

Beads
Jewelry wire in common gauge sizes (18, 20, and 22); 20 gauge is best for beginners
Headpins for earrings
Clasps and closures
Jump rings

5. Become familiar with basic jewelry measurements. In order to determine how big or small you want your jewelry piece to be, familiarize yourself with some basic jewelry measurements. There are common, standard sizes for necklaces, and bracelets (depending on if the jewelry is for men or women), and how long you want the piece to hang.

For example, different necklace styles are certain lengths. Chokers are about 14 – 16 inches in length, princes’ style necklaces are about 17 – 19 inches in length and rope necklaces are about 34 inches in length and longer.
Necklaces that fall just below the collar bone tend to measure about 17 inches for women and about 20 inches for men. Common bracelet lengths measure about 7 inches for women, and between 8 – 11 inches for men.

6. Learn some basic jewelry making skills and techniques. In order to begin the process of making your own jewelry piece, you must learn some basic skills and techniques in order to successfully complete your project. Common skills and techniques that must be learned include opening jump rings, cutting wire, wire working, stringing, and using jigs and pegs, just to name a few.

To learn these different techniques you can read jewelry making books, search for tutorials, and take jewelry-making workshops.
Search online for instructions on how to make the specific earrings, bracelet, ring, or other kinds of jewelry you want to try making.

7. Assemble your required materials. Once you have a chosen jewelry project that you want to make, gather and assemble all of the needed materials. Again, your materials can come from a jewelry making kit, or you can research a style of jewelry, determine the level of difficulty, and then buy the necessary materials yourself.

For example, in order to start making charm earrings, you first have to select the charms you want to use. Charms can be found online, at craft stores, or jewelry stores. Then you have to select your earring findings, which are the parts of the earring that fit through your ear piercing.
When you are ready to begin making your jewelry, go over the instructions that you have acquired on how to make the jewelry piece.

8. Practice the technique before you make the real thing. As mentioned earlier, for wire jewelry, having practice wire is a good idea to practice and conquer a jewelry-making technique before you move on to bending and cutting your more expensive wire. That way, you get the hang of the technique with lots of repetition, so your final product is of high quality.

No matter what kind of jewelry material you are using, always try to practice the technique first, before using your actual, precious jewelry materials.
Thin, copper wire is always a good choice for practice wire.

Source: Wikihow

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Fashion tips for fall

Admin_Mylife — Tue, 27 Jun 2017 06:32:53 +0000

[su_dropcap style=”simple” size=”5″]F[/su_dropcap]all is a versatile season for fashion. The weather starts getting cooler, making heavier-knit fabrics, boots, and chunky accessories in vogue. The occasional mix of warmer weather also makes lighter clothing appropriate, as well. To be fashionable in the fall, stick with an autumn color scheme and wear clothing that seems sensible for whatever the weather is outside.

The most notable thing about fall fashion is the color scheme. Sticking with colors and patterns associated with autumn will lead you down the path of becoming fall fashionable. Consider the seasons natural color scheme. Autumn is most notable for the way the trees change color and shed their leaves. Form your color palette of the natural color palette by opting for colors associated with this process. Think reds, oranges, yellows, browns, and deep burgundy-violets.

Look for the year’s “in” colors. While fashionable autumn colors usually stay within the same general palette, each year comes with its own list of colors that are considered especially stylish. For instance, in 2011, burnt olive, coral, burgundy, teal, and coffee were among the most fashionable choices. Research the season’s “in” colors a few months before the start of autumn to get a good idea of what colors to look for.

Go with deeper shades for a warmer look. Deeper shades, like chocolate brown or burgundy, create a warm, “cozy” feeling ideal for the cooling weather. To maximize this effect, opt for colors generally associated with the warm side of the color spectrum, like reds, over colors found on the cool end, like blues.

Stick with lighter shades for a more feminine look. Darker, deeper colors work great for the fall, but they also create a heavier appearance. If you want a lighter, more feminine look, stick with brighter fall palette options like gold or coral.

Think flannel. You do not need to stick with the traditional red and black “lumberjack” look. The flannel print is available in a wide variety of patterns, colors, and fabrics. This pattern is naturally associated with cooler weather, though, making fall the perfect time to start breaking out your flannel print pieces.

For tops, stick with what makes sense according to the weather. Heavy sweaters work best in late fall when the weather is cold, but cotton-blend blouses may look more appropriate during the early part of the season.

Introduce heavier materials into your wardrobe. Think heavy-knit cotton, wools, cashmere, and traditional flannel fabric, among others. Stay away from sheer, flimsy materials, especially as the weather gets cooler. Heavy materials will keep you warmer, and they also look more appropriate than light materials.

Wear more sweaters. Sweaters scream fall and winter. Lighter sweaters with standard or low necklines work especially well for fall when the weather is chilly yet not quite frigid.

Layer your shirts. Wear tank tops and camisoles underneath low-cut blouses and vests over long-sleeve t-shirts. Layers keep you warmer and give your style more versatility.

Source: Wikihow

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Best coffee in town

Admin_Mylife — Sun, 23 Oct 2016 08:35:23 +0000

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Living in the city

Admin_Mylife — Thu, 01 Sep 2016 08:14:07 +0000

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Sunday vibes

Admin_Mylife — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 15:54:18 +0000

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Casual fashion

Admin_Mylife — Fri, 26 Aug 2016 06:48:42 +0000

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Minimal design tips

Admin_Mylife — Thu, 25 Aug 2016 16:07:06 +0000

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