How do I make charms for necklaces/bracelets etc.?

like what material would I use to make it with,were can I get said material.

when i say charms on necklaces/bracelets i mean like little ornament things that go on necklaces and bracelets.
y’know?

If you’re interested in "charms" made from polymer clay (and most homemade charms you see are probably made from polymer clay, though they could literally be made from anything at all), check out at least these pages at my polymer clay "encyclopedia" site for lessons, examples, tips, etc:

http://glassattic.com/polymer/miniatures.htm 

http://glassattic.com/polymer/pendants_cording.htm (there click on the category for how to attach and "dangle" the charms you make from necklaces/bracelets/etc that’s called Loops & Holes for Cording… the most common way uses eye pins and jump rings, so click on "Top Loops" for those)

http://glassattic.com/polymer/jewelry.htm

http://glassattic.com/polymer/beads.htm

HTH,

Diane B.

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2 Responses to “How do I make charms for necklaces/bracelets etc.?”

  1. tanagila0530 Says:
    December 31st, 2009 at 8:39 am

    Polymer clay would be good for a beginner. Once you have the hang of things, you could try something called Precious Metal Clay (PMC). When fired it is a solid metal (silver). Check out your local craft stores for the polymer. PMC will most likely have to be ordered.

    http://www.silversmithing.com/1clay.htm
    http://www.pmcguild.com/
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/somethingtosee/1461079992/
    http://www.polymerclayweb.com/chatty_charms.asp
    References :

  2. Diane B. Says:
    December 31st, 2009 at 9:28 am

    If you’re interested in "charms" made from polymer clay (and most homemade charms you see are probably made from polymer clay, though they could literally be made from anything at all), check out at least these pages at my polymer clay "encyclopedia" site for lessons, examples, tips, etc:

    http://glassattic.com/polymer/miniatures.htm 
    http://glassattic.com/polymer/pendants_cording.htm (there click on the category for how to attach and "dangle" the charms you make from necklaces/bracelets/etc that’s called Loops & Holes for Cording… the most common way uses eye pins and jump rings, so click on "Top Loops" for those)
    http://glassattic.com/polymer/jewelry.htm
    http://glassattic.com/polymer/beads.htm

    HTH,

    Diane B.
    References :