Warning: Long post, lots of pictures.
First we started with that really teeny, tiny silver chain that we had to cut with scissors to open the links and we added on the dice charm and one of the magnetic clasps to complete it. We put it on our velvet stand to make sure it didn't look redonkulous.
So this experiment seemed successful enough and we went on to necklace number two. Another silver chain with a charm. We continued by measuring the necklace we just made against the super-shiny chain to select the proper length. We wanted to make the super-shiny one slightly longer.
The next step is to open one link and separate the piece of chain we need from the rest of the pack. To open a link just put the tip of the pliers inside the link and then pull the pliers open. Leave the link open to put the magnetic clasp on the end.
Slide the magnetic clasp onto the open link and then squeeze the link closed with the pliers.
Then open the link at the other end and complete the circle.
Here is comparison shot of the length of each necklace.
Now we get to choose the charm for this super-shiny necklace... we have the dragon, ship's wheel, frog, and key left. We want to put one charm on the blue glass bead chain so we wanted to see which one would look the best on that. Here are our experiments to see what will look best with each chain.
In the end we chose to put the ship's wheel on the blue glass bead chain and the key on the super-shiny chain... and again, it is just a matter of opening a link, hooking it onto the chain and closing the link. We hang the chain in the air from the magnetic clasp in order to find the middle-point to hang the charm from.
Stay tuned for more doll jewelry posts... like we said before, in the future just click on the label "Doll Jewelry" to find all the posts we do on this subject. Next time we'll show you the construction of the ship's wheel necklace.
p.s. The estimated cost of the supplies for this particular necklace is about $4 -- but it is difficult to estimate as we aren't sure yet how many necklaces we'll be able to make with each length of chain.
11 comments:
Awesome! I especially like the key necklace:)
Those are so cool! They also solve a lot of problems--I don't enjoy wearing a human necklace so big it has to be pinned at the back. x) Thank you!
<3 Jamie
So pretty! Are those chains bracelets or anklets? Where do you get them?
They are chains we bought from Joann's -- they are offered there for jewelry-making. You can read more about them in our first post on doll jewelry here: http://thedollwardrobe.blogspot.com/2011/07/new-project-doll-jewelry-part-one.html
This is how to open jump rings or chain links that you have cut open:
http://www.making-beaded-jewelry.com/beading-for-beginners-3.html
If you use the method you described it will probably work ok for doll jewelry but it does weaken the ring substantially more than doing it the right way.
Just a suggestion since you're doing a tutorial but said you're figuring it out as you go along.
Ooo, thanks for the link Anonymous! That looks like a really useful site!
These are adorable! I love the dice charms.
I was wondering if you had any tips on blog publicity. I recently started one, so any pointers would be helpful!
sooooo cute! you should sell your creations! i would buy one!
Thanks for your comments everyone!
Maybe we'll sell them someday, when we actually know what we are doing a little better, haha.
As far as blog publicity -- I have many pointers, too many probably. First, ask other blogs (like ours) to post your blog in their sidebar. Of course the blog has to be related to whatever their blog is related to. Like AG for us.
Second, try to post at least 3 times a week or more. We try to follow this rule (don't always succeed). Consistent posting is how you develop a following.
Third, go for unique/original content. Post about things people can't find out about elsewhere. If it is dolls for example - your own dolls, their stories, your collection -- stuff that is all unique to you.
Fourth, if it is a doll-related blog and you can manage to do giveaways announce them on the doll boards. Ask for permission first though from the board mods. That will give your blog the most exposure. People also talk about their blogs on the board without having giveaways. The boards maintain blog lists. But we find the giveaways bring more people here. You have to be 13 or older to be a member of the boards.
Fifth, are you still here? Haha. Sorry for the long list. Fifth is that you should put up many fronts -- we recently started this -- have the blog, but also a Facebook, and a Youtube account and use all three as much as possible. Post something on Facebook everyday. Do videos when you can. And basically cross-promote yourself.
Okay, that is all the pointers we can think of for now. Hope they help!
Oh and we forgot.... Sixth is to have a lot of photos on your blog. People love photos!
superb photograph collection on your blog.really thanks for share with us.
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