There are always occassions that we would enjoy giving gifts for.If you are on a tight budget, what can you give? Well, you can make them a gift!
A simple thing you can create is jewelry. It lasts longer than homemade cookies and perhaps even costs less.Two easy kinds of jewelry to create are memory wire bracelets and beaded earrings.Due to needing less beads, earrings are generally less expensive to make.If you shop well, acrylic beads for making bracelets can be quite affordable. And of course, you can always make a matching set! So lets go over how to make jewelry!
Getting Started
First you need to get supplies.Craft stores like ArtBeads, Micheals, and Joanns should carry everything you need.Both projects need wirecutters, round nose pliers, and beads. For earrings you will also want earwires, headpins and tweezers; for bracelets, you need memory wire. Many people will make both and then mix and match as appropriate.
Realize that nicer beads creates better looking jewelry. Sometimes you can get freshwater pearls rather inexpensively that makes wonderful jewelry.
Making The Jewelry
Both types of jewelry need loops to be created. These are easily created using you round nose pliers.Wirecutters make trimming off extra wire a snap.
For earrings: add beads to each headpin, close off headpin with a loop and attach the loop to the earwires' loop.
For bracelets: start by making a loop at the end of the wire. Add your beads to the wire to your desired length. Close off the memory wire with a loop when you are finished.
Nice Touches
Putting the earrings on cardboard or a blank business card makes them look more professional.Storing the jewelry in a baggie tends to help make certain that the jewelry stays in new condition for giving. If you have extra jewelry boxes around, these help even more.
Have a great time giving such lovely presents!