Comments on: DIY – Recession (Friendly) Jewelry

By: Jody McDonnell

Jody McDonnell — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 22:14:58 +0000

Your local bead store will have all the findings (jump rings, headpins) etc. and will often have classes so you can learn to make your own jewelry. You can also get tools and lot’s of help with your projects. Try your local store first for friendly advice!

By: danielle

danielle — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:03:48 +0000

thanks for the websites ariel! i’ve been looking for good findings site!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:34:25 +0000

When it came to deciding on what kind of wedding rings we wanted. We looked around at different styles. My husband knew the sentimental pieces I wanted to use; gold pins of my grandfathers, a sapphire ring my Dad gave me that really I wasn’t going to wear everyday. You would be surprised how many pieces you can get together and how easily a jeweler can work with you. And just how surprised I was when he presented it to me made. Having rings made from all different generations into something of your own. I say never be afraid of having a hand me down remade as the sentiment will always be there. Lovely necklace.

By: Roe

Roe — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:18:25 +0000

I love the necklace, Ryan. Will you be making other necklaces? I would love to try my hands at this. Also, I love the pictures of Alissa.

By: Ashley W

Ashley W — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:57:39 +0000

The necklace looks wonderful on Alissa! Ryan you did a great job designing and executing the necklace.

By: Ashley

Ashley — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:59:00 +0000

If you’re in an “artsier” area maybe there are local jewelers or students? i know not everyone might trust a university student but in milwaukee we had an amazing jewelry dept that did casting.. you could check it out if there are art events and check out their own work to inspect quality as well. There are always “starving artists” looking for commissions.

By: LPC

LPC — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:11:39 +0000

Would so love to repurpose all my hideous ‘8os jewelery like this. Oh those huge Alexis Carrington earrings! But how to start? How to find the right jeweler? Ideas?