I used to do beading about 20+ years ago from beads that I had made out of clay. I decided recently to try a different tact and use premade beads made of glass/stone, plus my hand-made ceramic beads to create necklaces and other accessories. Additional items include: Sculpey pens, keychains, lanyards, bookmarks, earrings, zipper pulls, ornaments; more to follow as I come up with more ideas! (Please note: I do not make bracelets).
My original designer glass/stone/ceramic beaded necklaces can slide on over one's head or be wrapped around one's wrist as a bracelet. They come in various lengths, but tend to run longer, and most can also be made into lanyards which I will do on demand for an extra $2.
My necklaces range in price from $15 - $25 depending on how expensive the beads are. All earrings are $5/pr. Most of my other products range from $1 - $15. I use NO plastic or acrylic at all, and enjoy finding treasures at flea markets that can be made gorgeous again.
I also offer the following services: 1) Rehabbing old necklaces (made from above-mentioned materials -- NO PLASTICS, ACRYLICS, OR RESINS), and turning them into beautiful creations -- either as necklaces, earrings, lanyards, but I'm open to new ideas! 2) Buying customer's old necklaces (NO PLASTICS, RESINS, OR ACRYLIC) -- if they are looking to get rid of their jewelry -- for no more than $3. OR, if you just want to get rid of some old beaded necklaces and bracelets (NO PLASTIC, RESINS, OR ACRYLIC, PLEASE!!), I will gladly help you with that! 3) Restringing your cherished broken necklaces for $10, but I ask that you agree I can keep any extra beads for my own purposes. Don't worry; I try to use as many as possible of the original, but always end up with extras -- otherwise, they become too long. If you want to keep any leftover beads, then the fee is $15.
I prefer to accept cash; however, PayPal and Venmo are ok as well; other forms of payment to be added at a later date. Shipping is free on orders of $25 or greater. I do offer discounted rates at shows or for groups of 5 or more people.
OF FURTHER NOTE: I wear a few different hats! Besides being a crafter, I am also an RN Pt Advocate, plus I have a small proofreading/editing/writing business under the name 'That Ain't Write.' Ask me for more info if you are interested in any of my other services.
