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Started this discussion. Last reply by Lorri Ely Aug. 8, 2008.
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- Why are you visiting?
- I'm learning how to make jewelry, I'm looking for project ideas, To make new friends, Just visiting
- What is your favorite type of jewelry to make?
- Necklaces/Pendants
- Tell us about yourself! What makes you interesting, unique, funny, talented, or...?
- I'm interesting because I've been living with a very talentedartist for 35 years. We have had some outragious moments in our life from meeting Elvis Presley to my playing golf every day for one summer with a guy who was in charge of "The Bay of Pigs" operation. I'll tell you how he made money....I was also a newspaper columnist for 10 years with stories about " FORE PLAY " but it wasn't about what you're probablythinking. Come to thinking about it...maybe it was ? It was, however, family oriented.I'm now a retired "partner of an artist " with an eye towardbeauty" that bobs and weaves through cyberspace with more questions than answers in the 21st century...Its nice to meet you all...Paul and Sandy
- My website is:
- http://renotreasures@yahoo.com
- What is your favorite jewelry making style or medium?
- semi-precious beads
- What best describes your style?
- sophisticated
- What are your favorite colors in making jewelry?
- non primary ...
- What are your favorite beads and stones for making jewelry?
- the ones we make with gold, silver and crystal filler pcs.
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- At 2:27pm on September 1, 2009,
michelle johnson said… - thank you so much for the compliment - i really like incorporating nature into my photographs, i love how the natural light makes the beads and gems shine and i feel like it gives the most accurate representation of the color for potential buyers
- At 9:33pm on July 22, 2009,
Carolyn Nau said… - Thank you I can feel my head expanding already. Hugs and goodnight
- At 3:51pm on July 22, 2009,
Carolyn Nau said…
- Paul That's one of the most spectacular sunset's I've ever seen!!
- At 2:16pm on July 22, 2009,
Carolyn Nau said…
- Thanks Paul - reminder also to upload the newest ones! check them out in a bit:>)
Lovely summer. You?
- At 11:52am on June 10, 2009,
Therese Daniels said…
- I don't know if I am ready for contests just now. I will put some of my peices on this page.
- At 12:09pm on February 8, 2009,
Rachel Genovese said… - Here's is that link I mentioned...
http://www.callofthewildphoto.com/articles/how-to-photograph-jewelry.html
- At 12:06pm on February 8, 2009,
Rachel Genovese said…
- Hi Paul! My "studio" setup is definitely set up on the cheap. For taking photos indoors, you will want to make sure you turn off the flash on your camera (it'll cause hot spots and reflections) and use the macro setting on your camera (the flower setting).
I use a soft box cube (I am assuming your table top setup came with one). For lighting I just use two Sylvania Full Spectrum Daylight bulbs mounted in two of those shop light holders with a metal hood that you can get for really cheap at Home Depot, which I set up on each side. Just watch because they can get hot so you'll want to turn them off between shoots. I plugged them into one of those power strips w/ an on/off switch so I can easily just turn them off with my foot while I switch out pieces...works great! =)
I haven't used these bulbs, but they look really promising also...
http://home.comcast.net/~e-fortune/cflblubs/55wattscflbulbs.html
No matter what bulbs you use, you'll want to make sure to set your white balance for the type of lighting you choose or, better yet, set your white balance manually by turning the lights on and holding a piece of white paper at about the same point where the jewelry will be set up for the picture and "measuring" that.
Since you won't be using a flash, you'll want to set up your camera on a tripod and using either a remote shutter control or your cameras self-timer setting because any movement will cause blurring.
Also, for jewelry the "spot-metering" auto focus setting seems to works best and you'll want to set your number (sensitivity) to the highest setting your camera has up to ISO800-ISO1600 (you won't want to go any higher than that).
That should get you started anyway. I found an excellent set-up tutorial a while back that goes into the more complicated manual settings (exposure, shutter speed, etc.). Let me find it and I'll post a link to it.
I hope this helps and if you have any questions, just let me know. :)
- At 6:05pm on July 17, 2008,
Lorri Ely said… - Hi Paul and Sandy. Welcome to the site, it's great to see you join. :-)
-Lorri
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Chain Gang Jewelry
Books are one of the many jewelry making items many of us add to your holiday gift list, so you may want to take a look at a new book I recently reviewed. This book focuses on making jewelry using prefabricated chain. It is called Chain Style: 50 Contemporary Jewelry Designs (Interweave Press $19.95,) and it is written by Jane Dickerson. Along with designs created by the author, nine other jewelry designer collaborated on this title.After reading the review, you may want to add this to your "want list," or consider giving it to a jewelry making friend.
Chain Gang Jewelry originally appeared on About.com Jewelry Making on Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 at 11:39:31.
Jewelry Junkie Link Love 11/22/09
A Bead A DayDo pearls go with everything? Lisa pairs glass pearls with chain and interesting findings. What do you think?
Art Bead Scene
Art Bead Scene gives you the scoop on findings worth finding - check it out!
Barbe Saint John
I've been a bad blogger! Find out what's up with Barb and her blog.
Carmi's Art/Life World
Carmi makes a brooch with a cameo and other odds and ends.
Cindy Gimbrone aka The Lampwork Diva
Cindy has a new shop on Etsy - the bleeding heart. Check it out!
Earthenwood Studio Chronicles
Melanie shows the piece she made for the new book Chain Style, and talks about her struggles with letting go of her published jewelry pieces.
Jean Campbell
Jean kicks off a new era of self-indulgence with a funky Steampunk necklace.
Jewelry & Beading
Gather up some little beaded flowers and turn them into a very special necklace!
Lorelei's Blog: Inside the Studio
Lorelei's annual craft fair adventure is over and she share's some photos of the Aftermath.
Snap out of it, Jean! There's beading to be done!
Artbeads teamed up with Nintendo DS to create a fantastic virtual learning game for jewelry lovers! Style Lab! Jean shows it off in a youtube clip! FUN for the HOLIDAYS! :)
Strands of Beads
Melissa discusses the virtue of buttons in jewelry-making
Jewelry Junkie Link Love 11/22/09 originally appeared on About.com Jewelry Making on Sunday, November 22nd, 2009 at 12:36:47.
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… ContinueMake It Merry 11/19/09
Welcome to another edition of Make it Merry, where talented crafters share their holiday how-to's.
Advent Candy Tree
Everyone loves counting down to the holidays...add candy to the mix and you've got a fun Advent calendar from Sherri Osborn for the whole family to enjoy.
Pumpkin Cross Stitch Pattern
Use a variegated floss to make a swirling pumpkin that would look great near the Thanksgiving table. Connie G. Barwick has the free pattern.
Knit Wreath Ornament
Scrap knitting makes for fun quick projects that are perfect for any skill level. Sarah E. White has the instructions for this cute wreath.
Miniature Glitter Houses
Snowy villages look great upon every mantle and tabletop. Lesley Shepherd has a free printable so you can make your own tiny houses.
Paper Bead Star Ornament
If you're looking for something a little different to do with your paper beads then take a look at this paper bead star. This project is simple to adapt in a wide variety of ways.
Rustic Pillar Candles
'Tis the season for running out to buy candles. David Fisher will show you how to make these festive pillar candles with the perfect finish.
Pear Diamonds Painted Card
This card has an intricate finish, but it is so easy to make. Tina Jones shows us how to create this colorful card from start to finish.
Christmas Apron Pattern
Just because you've got to bake cookies for the whole family doesn't mean you can't look fabulous! Phyllis Dobbs has created this adorable holiday apron, and she's got the free pattern just for you.
Flower Petal Ornament Cover
Sometimes those plain ornaments just need a little dressing up. Tammy Powley will show you how to use seed beads to create this unique ornament drapery.
Paint a Christmas Tree
Instead of paying a premium for a colored tree, Barbara Crews will show us how to paint your tree red to match the latest holiday trends.
Want to Join Make it Merry to show off your holiday crafts? We will showcase your crafts and recipes of all holiday traditions. Learn more.
Make It Merry 11/19/09 originally appeared on About.com Jewelry Making on Thursday, November 19th, 2009 at 08:35:26.
Jewelry Gifts that Give Twice
Beads for Education is an organization which provides scholarships for girls in Africa through beading. Their goal is to help education and thus help them make a better life for themselves. And, of course, one way they do this through selling beaded jewelry and other beaded items through the organization's web site. The jewelry and other products are made by 25 women who are members of the Dupoto Women's Group.They have a pretty wide variety of merchandise from very cool key chains that sell for only $15 to very elaborate beaded collars that sell for almost two hundred dollars. They also have holiday ornaments, starting at around $12 each.
Jewelry Gifts that Give Twice originally appeared on About.com Jewelry Making on Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 at 07:04:43.
Knock, Knock on Wood Chain
I received a sample of wood chain from Rings & Things. That's right, chain made from wood. I mean...errr..what?
But, I loved the look of the wood - smooth, light, rich, and so different! I was challenged at first and then decided to let the wood do its thing so to speak and simply added some fiber on each end to create this simple necklace.
Even thought the design of my Wood Chain and Purple Hemp Necklace is very simple, I think it's got a good deal of drama going on.
Knock, Knock on Wood Chain originally appeared on About.com Jewelry Making on Tuesday, November 17th, 2009 at 20:33:48.
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