THE BEADING GEM'S JOURNAL

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Using Body Forms or Mannequins for Modelling Jewelry Posted: 20 Jul 2011 04:46 AM PDT Anna over at Almost Precious on Etsy and Susanna of Susanna Originals are readers and regular commentators. Both wondered what I really used for the "modeled" shots of my necklaces in my store. Susanna actually asked in an earlier post, "I'd like to know where you got the tanned model in January in Nova Scotia!" The answer is body form mannequins!  They work for free and any time I want, including weekends! Modeled jewelry pictures generally results in better sales because it gives the potential buyer some idea of what the jewelry looks like worn. This is especially important because they cannot try on online items. These are available from any store which sells shop display items. I got mine, a painted plastic kind, on sale for $20 from a local display store. There are all kinds available at different price points. I also have a grey fabric covered one - a shop surplus courtesy of one of my beading friends from Bead Sisterhood. Some artisans also use dressmaking forms which can look quite artistic as is in pictures. However, the two which I have look better if I dressed them especially the grey one which is anatomically correct! I must also add the headless torsos can be a bit unnerving for other family members who happen to wander by during a photo shoot! I'm also glad I chose the large pop-up light tent (see my past post - A Look at My New Camera and Jewelry Photography Accessories) because Lola, my favorite, just about fits inside. Lola is what I call the skin colored mannequin after Lola Montez, the flamboyant and outrageous 19th century Irish-born woman who spent much of her adult life pretending she was someone else (see my past post - Lola Montez's Jewels). More display ideas How to Make Your Own Necklace Displays How to Make Your Own Ring Displays How to Make Your Own Earring Displays For more tutorials check out my Jewelry Making Tips Liked what you read? Don't miss a post! Subscribe via RSS OR Via Email* It's FREE! *Click on the link in the confirmation email to activate subscription Be a Fan!

A Really Pretty (and Easy) Twist Wire Bracelet Tutorial Posted: 19 Jul 2011 03:13 PM PDT Jenny over at the Little Red Robin blog just let me know via Facebook about her newest tutorial.  It's a wonderful how-to for a really pretty wire work bracelet. It looks complicated but it's so easy beginners can have a go.  The bracelet looks like it might have been a wire crochet affair at first glance. But it is not so! Jenny used a simple wire twisting and braiding method .  A brilliant adaptation of French wire and bead technique! Jenny also pointed out that it's a great way to use up odd beads. Or make a necklace too.  I agree. Before You Go : How to Make French and Victorian Beaded Flowers Tutorials on How to Make Wire Crochet Bracelets Leather Fringe Necklace Tutorial Uses Up Odd Beads For more tutorials check out my Jewelry Making Tips Liked what you read? Don't miss a post! Subscribe via RSS OR Via Email* It's FREE! *Click on the link in the confirmation email to activate subscription Be a Fan!

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