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Post by fernwood on Aug 16, 2018 8:05:11 GMT -5
People are often wondering what to do with tumbled stones. They can easily be made into necklaces. The below link is for some silver plated neck chains. Cost of $.70 each. www.thunderbirdsupply.com/chain-sp-2mm-diamond-twist-18quotUse epoxy to glue a bell cap on top of a tumbled stone. Then add a jump/split ring to the bell cap. Slide the newly made pendant on the chain. Result is a very pretty necklace. Total cost is under $1.25. The same idea can be used for inexpensive, easy to make bracelets and earrings. |
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Post by fernwood on Aug 16, 2018 10:24:18 GMT -5
Here is a bracelet example. These silver plated torque bracelets are $1.25 each. One of the ball ends is removable for sliding on charms. Use your imagination and picture tumbled rocks instead of horses/moon-star. I am using this style of bracelet for a Build a Bracelet offering. Waiting for the bell caps I ordered to arrive, then will be using some tumbled stones for more charms. This type of bracelet can be easily assembled by customers at shows.  bracelet |
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Post by MsAli on Aug 16, 2018 10:32:10 GMT -5
I like the bracelet idea
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Post by rockjunquie on Aug 16, 2018 10:40:25 GMT -5
I'd be concerned about the plating wearing off really fast with those charms rubbing it all the time. Aren't you concerned that selling really inexpensive items will keep you from repeat sales and maybe higher end pieces later? I'm not trying to sound catty- I'm really asking.
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Post by zarguy on Aug 16, 2018 10:45:00 GMT -5
When I sell pendants at shows, I offer a silver plated chain for $5. I explain that it's a temporary chain. Sometimes she just wants to wear the pendant during vacation. "I'm sure you have a quality sterling chain at home".
I also offer sterling silver chains for more $.
Lynn
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Post by fernwood on Aug 16, 2018 11:30:39 GMT -5
I'd be concerned about the plating wearing off really fast with those charms rubbing it all the time. Aren't you concerned that selling really inexpensive items will keep you from repeat sales and maybe higher end pieces later? I'm not trying to sound catty- I'm really asking. Yes, great point. I am very concerned, but trying to make more inexpensive craft sale type items for the upcoming show. All of my items include a business card style tag which lists materials on the back. For the build a bracelet/necklace area, I plan on having a 3 x 5 card next to the charms/bracelets/necklaces listing the metals. For this show I will have a mix of items. Plan on dividing booth into two sections, one being designated as costume jewelry. These bracelets must have a rather thick plating. Gave one with about 12 stone charms to a good friend 4 years ago. She wears it often and recently said it looks as good as new. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 16, 2018 13:17:31 GMT -5
Leather cord and ribbon also make good temporary necklaces or bracelets. I've seen those chains before, and they are very flashy, which may make a better presentation for many stones. Now if there were a good temporary solution for ring stones?
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