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How to use crimp beads to make a handmade beaded necklace; learn this and more in this free arts and crafts video taught by an expert.

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Interesting use for handmade beads. Handmade beads add style to dreadlocks.

This video is from DreadHeadJess on YouTube.

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Me and my cuz , aged 13 and 10 , want to set up our own website to sell our handmade beaded creations . But I heard that you have to be above a certain age to do that . Is it true ? And if it is , what age is considered legal then ?

i think its ok, but you cant take creditcards online without one of your parents co-signing. you may also need an adult for the business license if you get one. try using paypal for online payments.

A slideshow of beads by Jennifer Geldard.
See more at www.glassgirl.com !

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hi! I would really appreciate if you guys/girls would give me the websites of such bead makers. I'm looking for lentil/pillow beads that are handmade and exquisite. An example would be Karin from Germany, but I find her beads too expensive. I've heard of Patricia, but I can't seem to find her website… if you have heard of her, please post her url… Thanks a lot!

Barbara Fajardo..

http://www.rubarbdesertdesigns.com

Also, check etsy…many fine clay beadmakers there.

Nice little video showing how “hubby” made arm rests for his handmade lampworking bead artist wife.

He saved about 85% off the cost of the pro versions.

Handmade bead artists sometime find that an armrest come in handy. They allow the handmade bead artist to work longer with less fatigue.

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it holds at least a book, wallet, cellphone, sunglasses, and a pencil case

uhmmmm, like about $4.99? or a bit cheaper. u choose.

What material do I use to make them? And what do I seal them with for a glossy look?
Thank you both I will look for the materials.

Hobby Lobby has sculpey clay to use for the formation of your beads and they also have the glossy paint for them. If you will look around the sculpey clay, there is a bead maker that you actually put little balls of clay in and you then move the top of the bead maker back and forth, it rolls the clay to make a perfectly shaped bead. You can make 4 type of beads in one bead maker. They're pretty neat, I used one in bible school this summer for the kids to make beads with.

What kinds of beads are you making?

Many of us who make glass lampwork beads have noticed quite a bit drop in sales on eBay and many have moved to selling on their own site, on Just Beads, the Annealer auction site, and Etsy.

Do your research well. Look at other auctions and what similar items are selling for. Price your items accordingly, but make sure you still get a profit, or at least break even. Don't underprice yourself.

You can sell on Ebay, but if you start don't be discouraged if things don't work out at first. You really have to have a constant presence and build up a reputation.

It doesn't hurt, of course, to have an unusual style, fashionable colors, or very unique items.

But as they say, don't put all your eggs in one basket. If eBay isn't working for you, throw a set up on another auction site, simultaniously. You may end up please with a different site. Or you may do better on a different site. You really need some patience and be strong enough to not have your feelings hurt if something doesn't sell.

Also, don't expect it to be the primary source of income. There are very few beaders who use ebay (or any auction site) as their only means of income. Many are busy year round with auctions, shows, books, competitions, etc.

So, I say, give it a try. If you sell some items, maybe you don't get to retire early, but maybe your hobby will be able to pay for itself.