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« on: July 28, 2011, 03:18:38 pm »

Hi everyone! I have just recently put my artwork online and I am looking for everyone's help with hints, tips, comments anything?? Thank you so much!


I have recently set up a page for my Art Jewelry ~ feel free to explore and like the page if you wish.
 
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dirty-Paw-Designs-By-Cat/152814854729615#!/pages/Dirty-Paw-Designs-by-Cat/221360041231721

dirtypawdesigns.blogspot.com

etsy.dirtypawdesigns.com
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« Reply #1 on: July 29, 2011, 07:51:15 am »

Hi Dirtypawdesigns,

That FB link seems to have 2 links combined. This links works: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dirty-Paw-Designs-by-Cat/221360041231721

I do have some advice for the necklaces strung on stringing cable:
Before crimping, work the free end of the cable into the end bead(s), or it will poke + scratch the person wearing the necklace.
Or, so you don't have to restring the ones that are already finished, get a pair of nice flush cutters like these, and trim that poky end off as close as humanly possible.

What size/type of stringing cable are you using?
For lightweight items like seed beads and polymer, you might need a more flexible stringing cable so the necklaces hang smoother. Some of them look like they're still trying to keep the shape of the cable's spool (but maybe those are the earlier designs, and what I'm seeing is the result of being stored in a tight coil in a ziplock bag). Generally, more strands = more flexible (and more expensive). But more strands don't always mean thicker -- the good stringing cable brands all come in a variety of thicknesses.
A less-expensive alternate to the more-flexible stringing cable is bead cord. It's true that tying a knot is a lot less fun than crimping. However, these fold-over bead tips do a nice job of hiding that knot. (Be sure to check out the tip in the "details" link -- it mentions that tying a 2mm seed bead inside the bead tip helps you have a secure, nice-sized knot.)

I like the moon rock pebble pendant, and the funky "inlaid" looking necklace with the black and the green. 
The wrapped copper swirled heart is sweet too, and has a nice color theme.
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