Little Bling craft diary

The first time I made a wrap bracelet, I used copper wire. Honestly I had no idea what kind of cord, thread or wire to use. So I was just copying the look of wrap bracelets I already have. The thread on my bracelet had a bit of tear, so I thought that maybe the shop used silk thread for beading and it was wearing out. Using copper wire wasn't too bad an idea. it sort of did the job, the colour looked good on dark brown leather cord. But the fine wire was hard to maneuver without bending and twisting. Next I tried nylon cord. Actually I think fine nylon cord is the strongest and easiest to use. However it doesn't have the same look of the delicate silk thread. Then I watched a YouTube clip in which a product called Nymo was recommended for the particular project. So I decided to have a go last night.  Nymo is quite expensive and super fine. Definitely look nice. But it is a nightmare to work with. The thread ran out half way through and I had to add some more. At first I tried t...

I am a big fan of charms. Buddhist charms, cross, cat, elephant and Celtic are my favorites.  It was around the end of last lockdown that I started making bracelets, started with adjustable macramé bracelets without charms. Then I made one with 2 feather charms. Unfortunately one of two fell off. I used normal silver jump rings for the project, using super glue to close them, but of course super glue didn't quite hold it closed strongly enough.  Based on the unfortunate accident, I started looking for alternative ways to secure my charms in place. It's been quite a while and still I haven't found my perfect glue yet. Gorilla glue does the job, but it takes time to dry, and the color isn't quite clear. With superglue, I found the professional grade superglue from Daiso, that can be used on metal for $3.10 or something, which is more expensive than the ones from two dollar shop, but surprisingly worked great, actually worked better than many expensive glues that I investe...

​ During Covid lockdown, I spent a lot of time crocheting bags, YouTube binging and, jewelry making. The main reason why I started making my own jewelries was the sizes available on most online shops were too large for me. Inevitably, all I could buy were adjustable bracelets. It's not easy though. I've made many mistakes, like choosing wrong cords, wires, threads for what I needed them for.  I did a lot of google search to find what is the best items for jewelry making, such as tools, findings and materials. Checked out all the "How-To" YouTube videos on jewelry making for sure. But I soon realized that research is just for reference. Not all the expensive, high-rated products are the best for you. The verdict is yours to make in the end. Jewelry making costs a lot, especially until you're all set with all what you need. Sometimes you end up spending more than you need. But once you're set, the fun begins. I can modify the bracelets I already have, or recycle...