Free Bracelet Making Project: Make a Simple Bead Embroidered Cuff Bracelet

re: Free Bracelet Making Project: Make a Simple Bead Embroidered Cuff Bracelet

Gail Devoid — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 12:26:01 GMT

I love the idea of a quick project that would be attractive to buyers. I have a suggestion: In all such projects, a suggested price range for the displayed piece would be helpful. I realize that a cuff made with high-grade turquoise would command a higher price than one made with a plastic cabochon, but explaining what you used in the project, giving a price range for selling that piece, and noting that more expensive, or less expensive materials, would change that price range then gets those of us trying to sell our work an idea of what the market would bear.

One of the biggest problems I have is knowing how to price my pieces. If I am experienced with making something, it takes less time. If I am not, the additional time makes using $n.nn X hours not reasonable, as I cannot charge my customers for my inexperience. Likewise, if I can get a piece done in record time, I don't want to underprice the piece by using a formula like that.

ANY indication from the experts on pricing pieces helps. Please give this suggestion some consideration.

re: Free Bracelet Making Project: Make a Simple Bead Embroidered Cuff Bracelet

shellyscorner — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 22:41:32 GMT

Beaded Embroidery is my new found love!!! I've only done a couple of pieces, but have been so pleased and proud of how they have turned out! It's truly like painting with beads with the added dimension of shape. So your pieces truly are a piece of art. I love the cabochon in this pattern. I'd love to know how it was made. I do tend to like my cuffs to be somewhat more elaborate, but it doesn't have to be a blow me away elaborate! For anyone that is really wanting to get into beaded embroidery, but can't seem to find any helpful instruction, consider Jamie Cloud Eakin's first book "Beading With Cabochons". I found mine on Amazon. She does have a second book out for beaded embroidery, but if you're truly a beginner, I strongly suggest staying with the first book. It's much more geared toward the beginner. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!! I would EASILY give it 5 STARS!!! Jennifer we would LOVE to see some more of the beaded embroidery variety! Well, at least I would! I don't guess I can speak for anyone else other than myself! Thanks so much for sharing!!

re: Free Bracelet Making Project: Make a Simple Bead Embroidered Cuff Bracelet

Linda Whiting — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 17:53:05 GMT

I appreciate this pattern and instructions for a simple beaded cuff bracelet. For myself I like cuff bracelets that are of a simpler design. If there is a lot of beading done on the underside of the cuff, there is a chance it will get damaged by rubbing on counters and etc. I also love beading around cabs so this pattern is a definite plus. Ultrasuede is great because if it gets a little dirty or worn it can be spot cleaned with a soft toothbrush and mild soap and water.