I know it’s difficult to get into this industry everywhere. But I’ve already graduated in this field and have some experience. Suggestions on locations, companies…etc

Thanks!

If you are travelling to Italy, I would suggest you put together a portfolio of your work, and call each company to set up a brief meeting if possible. I am sure, many will say no but don’t get discouraged! I will be honest, it is quite hard to start up in a big company like Bulgari right off the bat. Chances are unless you’re related to the designer, you will have to work your way up in the ranks before you make it where you’d like to be. Unfortunately in fashion and accessories, it is VERY competitive, and you must be doing something extremely unique to attract attention and be VERY persuasive and, as rude as it sounds, pestering. If you rejected, don’t be discouraged. Call again, until you get an appointment but always be very polite. Eventually you should get through.


Another good suggestion would be to visit some of the smaller boutiques that carry accessories and ask them if they are willing to either carry your line, or if they are independent designers, if they are looking to hire someone to be on their team. It’s worth a shot. You get some experience in Italy and only good can come of it later.

Best of luck!

So I just got these Juicy heart earrings but I think I might have bent one of the earrings straight metal backings on accident and it broke off. Is there a way to fix this with tool(s) or a certain glue?


i think they sell jewelry glue for certain types of metal.
if they are really important earrings to you i would have it
fixed by a professional

im going to gran canaria next week and i have heard alot about these bracelets that weird morroccan women force on you then charge u like 20euro to get it off. i was just wondering what they are like and if i could carry around a lighter (as i smoke) and burn them off or carry around small scissors and cut them off.

Thanks

I went to Gran Canaria for two weeks last year and I didn’t encounter any women trying to force bracelets on anyone.

Just make sure that no one touches your arm. Firmly say No – or even "f**k off" – they will understand that, I am sure.

I am trying to figure out what the type of pillow is called that has just little beads inside of it. My mother always referred to it as a Grandpa Pillow or a Grandfather Pillow or something. I really can’t remember what she said now. Any help would be great. Thanks.

Hi, I just know then as micro bead pillows http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=micro%20bead%20pillow&tag=recommended0b-20&index=garden&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325 Hope this helps.

It’s just like a necklace, but you put it in your hair. How do you attach it and what is it called?

if you feel interested in necklace or hair jewelry, here you can have a
look:

http://www.jewelrybase.com/home.php?cat=23

http://www.jewelrybase.com/home.php?cat=28&catexp=28

other jewelry of different style are for your wide choice.
hope you will love it.

How many necklaces should you wear at one time? And, i mean like to school or out and about. I don’t mean like a special event like a dance or something. Thanks!

2. no more than that, then it starts looking cluttered.

Generally the holes shrivel up when the gauges aren’t in the ears, sense 14g isnt that much bigger then a rugular ear piercing it shouldn’t be that noticable at all unless someone was actually trying to notice it. Any gauge size much bigger might look a litte funny though. But i’m sure if you put the back on tight enough on the normal earing it’ll stay in fine. Be aware that if you put in regular earings in a gauge, it’ll shrink back to it’s regular size eventually, especially if it’s been stretched recently.

I’m going to the mall tomorrow and I was wondering what store in the mall that I can get animal bracelets from? They’re also known as "silly bandz", if that helps!

oh those colorful elastics shaped as animals?
I saw those in dollerama. (if you live in Canada)
Or maybe a doller store where ever you live.

Edit: i just found them,
They don’t say silly bandz but they say animal shaped elastics. 12 pieces. with a dog, duck, rabbit, cat, pig, turtle.
And they say Dollarama on the plastic cover. Well, it can be a cheaper version of silly bandz :p

I understand that you have to already have a website but how to I go about setting one up is it that easy? Help would be appreciated

First of all what kind of website are you interested in creating? One that just showcases your jewellery or one that has a shopping cart? The shopping cart ones are more expensive and harder to set up. If you’re just starting to sell jewelry, I would suggest you start with a blog that you can cheaply and easily set up. Blogger would be one such place. Alternatively, you can set up an account on Etsy (www.etsy.com) where you can sell your wares for free, among many other friendly designers who love to make handmade items.
As for Amazon, I am pretty sure they pick and choose who they carry, as in they have a buyer who goes out every 3-6 months and picks the brands. Still, if you have a great portfolio I would contact their sales & PR department and try to get an interview. Just make sure you have GREAT photos or samples and you are 100% READY.

Best of luck !!!

I like to make bracelets from glass beads and the clear elastic beading material. When I use a fixative to secure the knot, the bracelet seems to break easily where the fixative is. It seems to become brittle. If I simply knot it, it becomes untied. I’d like to keep my creations, and not only wear once or twice. I also would like to know if anyone has any good suggestions for finishing off wired bracelets, as I always seem to finish off in an unattractive manner. Thanks!

There is a flat elastic called gossamar floss. It is strong and you use it with a fine flexable wire steel needle used for jewelry making. If you double the floss it makes the bracelet stronger. You have to take in account that when using glass beads and any elastic it will break soon or later. The weight of the beads causes the elastic to stretch after a period of time. I find that the gossamar floss works the best. You get a little more wear out of the bracelets than other beading elastic.

P.S. Don’t use crimps beads on elastic. You are only cutting through the elastic.

http://www.fusionbeads.com/shop/productchart/900/

http://www.primitiveoriginals.com/gosflosstret.html

As far as finishing off wired bracelets. I am assuming you are using wire like softflex or bead-a-lon.
If so, they sell wire guards. They finish the end of the wire so there is no wire showing when you go through your clasp and back through your crimp bead. Also, if you don’t like your crimp bead to show there is a product called crimp bead covers. If you use a 21 strand or 19 strand wire then you would use the wire guard to fit that wire. Crimp covers they sell the small and large. The small would be the size of a 3mm bead and the large size a 4mm bead. You have to use a crimping tool in order to use these. Also I always use 2×2 crimp beads.

http://www.blisstree.com/jewelryandbeading/beading-wire-guards/

Hope this little bit of info helps.