Comments on: Finding Inspiration in the Natural World https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/finding-inspiration-in-the-natural-world/ free jewelry tutorials, plus a friendly community sharing creative ideas for making and selling jewelry. Tue, 07 Oct 2014 20:37:50 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.7.15 By: Patty https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/finding-inspiration-in-the-natural-world/#comment-219344 Tue, 07 Oct 2014 20:37:50 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=35739#comment-219344 Thank you Marion for you help! I love to be inspired and that you have done!!

]]> By: marion https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/finding-inspiration-in-the-natural-world/#comment-219335 Tue, 07 Oct 2014 20:26:06 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=35739#comment-219335 Thank you all for your comments. Yes, Patty always start with an even number, and sure you measure! Once you string the even number of seed beads try to put it around your cabochon or piece. It should fit comfortably. After I finish my first round I measure again. It’s like what good carpenters do… measure twice cut once! I’ve had to start over again lots of times. Don’t give up. It’s a good idea to write down what you’re doing as you go. You may think you’ll remember but it doesn’t always work out.

]]> By: Chari https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/finding-inspiration-in-the-natural-world/#comment-219261 Tue, 07 Oct 2014 19:09:58 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=35739#comment-219261 Wow, love the steampunk flair on the earthy artwork. These are awesome!!!!

]]> By: Patty https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/finding-inspiration-in-the-natural-world/#comment-218969 Tue, 07 Oct 2014 13:55:31 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=35739#comment-218969 Lovely work. I’m just learning about bezels. Is it correct that when you start a bezel, your first (2) round should be in an even number and the circumference of the object being bezel-ed?

]]> By: Nicole Green https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/finding-inspiration-in-the-natural-world/#comment-218927 Tue, 07 Oct 2014 12:55:31 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=35739#comment-218927 This is some of the most original jewelry I have seen! I love it. Thanks for sharing.

]]> By: Colleen https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/finding-inspiration-in-the-natural-world/#comment-218914 Tue, 07 Oct 2014 12:48:12 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=35739#comment-218914 Very pretty. Your small details are amazing. I look forward to seeing more!

]]> By: Rena Klingenberg https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/finding-inspiration-in-the-natural-world/#comment-218425 Tue, 07 Oct 2014 02:25:42 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=35739#comment-218425 Marion, these pendants are so unique and delightful! I’m not surprised they sold so quickly. They’re an interesting blend of materials and techniques, and the images are charming with those vintage watch parts. Thank you for sharing these pendants with us!

How do I make my jewelry ideas a reality? Usually I sketch them – and then redraw or edit them until I come up with a final version I like.

But when it comes to making the actual piece of jewelry, I don’t always stick completely to the sketch. Sometimes another idea will pop up (or my materials want to be used in a different way than what I sketched) and I wind up with a different design in the finished jewelry. 🙂

]]> By: marion https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/finding-inspiration-in-the-natural-world/#comment-218182 Mon, 06 Oct 2014 20:21:40 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=35739#comment-218182 Share your thoughts on what inspires you. Where do you get ideas and how do you make them a reality? Do you sketch first?

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