I had initially decided to do my website on making glass beads for jewelry. A co-worker of mine has been making the most beautiful jewelry, and she promised to teach me how. However, on Tuesday, my idea seemed to go down the tubes when Emily said we had to do our website on something we were very experienced with, not something "we always wanted to learn about."
I ran the idea past her today, and she said as long as I learned how to do it, and could provide documentation before I developed the website, I could go ahead with it. So, next weekend my co-worker and I will be getting together so she can teach me everything there is to know about making glass beads and turning them into jewelry. I'll be taking lots of photographs to include in the website, and documenting every step in the process.
I see why Emily said our website should be about something we really have an interest in. It gets you much more exciting about doing it.
Vegas with kids
16 years ago
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It sounds like a great idea. I think the pictures will be key for people wanting to try the jewelry making. Maybe you could give some links to reputable supply companies or stores.
I liked your needlepoint idea because that is a skill that’s always impressed me because it requires so much technique and patience, but the glass bead idea sounds fascinating too. What a great excuse to learn this! I bet since you are learning now, the process of making the beads will be so fresh in your mind that documenting the process will come easily, plus the site will be especially helpful for other beginners who will probably have the same questions you may have while learning. I’m excited for you! --Beth
I really liked the Book Arts website from last year
http://www.pages.drexel.edu/~hlz23/652/
It was straight forward and still interesting. I think your glass beads making idea could follow along these step-by-step layout ideas.
I think it will work to your advantage by having the jewelry tutorial before you make the website it will give you the opportunity to organize the material for your website and it might be helpful having an extra set of hands if you will be taking pictures for a how to.
P.S. My mom is a needle pointer and all the art in her house is her own needle point. It’s funny because when people come in they think they are paintings but its all very small detail yet large pieces of needle point. I tried to learn once but it didn’t really stick.
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