5 Essential Jewelry Making Techniques from Tammy Jones

re: 5 Essential Jewelry Making Techniques from Tammy Jones

vonprehlyr — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 00:39:54 GMT

I started out using seed beads and loom weaving but have branched out to include many other techniques. I have learned to incorporate beads into wire wrapping, previous clay and other techniques. I am now learning to metal Smith, something I have wanted to try for a long time. I am finding it difficult to saw on the line ( thank goodness for files). But I believe learning each technique expands my ability to create my visions. I still use beads-frequently, I just enjoy adding to my repertoire.

re: 5 Essential Jewelry Making Techniques from Tammy Jones

aneva9 — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 17:01:35 GMT

My 2 cents~ :) My first love is 'the beads' also. ...and I must admit, sometimes, I get a bit disappointed when I see too many 'other techniques' featured... all in a row... however, as Tony pointed out, these techniques are an asset to us seed beaders. I mean, we don't want to always just weave peyote into a flower, or herringbone into a rope. It is fun and creative to add these techniques into our weave. ...and yes, there are other sites that cater to these techniques, but... for the most part, when a technique like this is introduced here on Beading Daily, in my experience, it always shows the technique implemented with beads. This one is shows with the metal beads, that could be easily substituted with a variety of seed beads and shaped beads....

and... sometimes, when I see the designs used with whatever technique is shown, it gives me ideas for other things even without that particular technique.

All in All, it's all good. It's all related to Beads, and that's what we are all here for.

Bead Happy!

re: 5 Essential Jewelry Making Techniques from Tammy Jones

Hookfu — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 15:57:13 GMT

Great article! I find myself wanting to learn some of the very techniques it described to make my jewelry better.

I respectfully disagree with Aurora Mathews.

While this is primarily a “Beading” forum, other skills and techniques have their place even if you are a strict “Bead Only” designer. I can’t think of any Jewelry designer who would not welcome one more tool in their toolbox, and that is what this article suggests. It is merely a suggestion to broaden you skill set. There will come a time in every designer’s career where they will wish that knew how to perform a certain technique to finish off a piece in just the right way.

Closing your mind to other techniques in like eating candy for every meal… yes it’s what you want, but eventually you will need more to continue to grow.

I completely understand if all you want to see is beads… but there are many more techniques and skills out there that can be learned and applied along with beads. It would be a shame to deprive those who want to learn those skills because this is a “Bead” forum.

Respectfully,

Tony

re: 5 Essential Jewelry Making Techniques from Tammy Jones

auroraoriginals — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 18:28:15 GMT

You asked for comments on using other techniques on this BEADING DAILY link: IMHO there are places for wire, soldering, lampworking, etc. elsewhere. I prefer to come here and reading about BEADING.

I hate to see this blog contribute to seed beads or beads alone cause the demise of a place to come for BEAD LOVERS. I think it is ok to advertise new books on other subjects of links to same bu t please keep BEADING DAILY subjects on BEADS.

Again, JMHO

Aurora Mathews

Seed Bead weaver/designer

re: 5 Essential Jewelry Making Techniques from Tammy Jones

tolkienmithril — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 15:11:30 GMT

I have recently begun working with Diamond Glaze and glass to create my own cabochons for my seed beading. I have also been working with wire to create fun rings.