10 JEWELRY MAKING ESSENTIALS

Hey Loves...

Today's post will help us understand more about hand made jewelry, i will try answer you question on the materials needed to start your own jewelry business.
here is a list of what you will need.

1. CHAINED NOSE PLIERS.

I use it to also cut wires in case you cant get a wire cutter. but are generally to hold your beads, wire as well as bending the wire and working your way with the jump rings

2.ROUND NOSE PLIERS.

main duty is to create loops with your wires.

3. WIRE CUTTING PLIERS.

Just like the name suggests, you will need it to cut your wires.

4. SCISSORS.

This to help especially where strands are involves, most beads are packed in strands or the paper bags.

5. BEADS

below are a variety of some you could start with.

SEED BEADS

6. WIRES.

below are different sort of wires you can start with

A. BALLED HEAD PINS (for earrings)

 

B. HEAD PINS (earrings)

 

C. EYE PIN

 

E. just wire :) best used when making bangles :))

F. Colored wire, this are rare but if you can access some, they make really pretty items and their thickness (gauge) comes in diffrent colors. the most available ones are made out of Steel and brass and are quit affordable.

6. STRANDS/ BANDS.

Used to make necklaces as well as bangles. this also come in different gauge (width) and some are elastic. See here for a sample of a D.I.Y on an Elastic Bangle.

7.  CLASPS.

To complete your necklace or bangles. there so many options and will mostly be made of steel, brass and copper.

8. EARRING HOOKS.

Steel and brass hooks are the most available ones. You will need them in making your earrings.

9. JUMP RINGS.

They are used to join loops especially when making earrings and a loop holding the beads needs to be connected with your earring hook. See here for a D.I.Y on making an earring.

10. CHAINS.

They are in varied designs and sizes. Used to make earrings, necklaces and bangles.
See here for some of the necklaces i have made using chains to help you get it more.

I hope that was useful, keep sending me your questions as well as what you would like me to expound more on. It was my pleasure.

Photo credit: Google Search

Keep in touch :)

XOXO

Ms. Shee Art

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MAASAI MARKET (part 2)

Hi lovelies....

My network is down, in case you visit this parts of Kenya, don't bring work here, its a real ''beautiful hustle''. which just so you know i would never trade it for anything in the world, which just leads to the need to share with you this cultured town (Narok ---> Maasai Mara)

anyway......

this is the part two i promised of the Maasai Mara, thanks for your responses on different mediums and your comments here #kisses

Enjoy......



I loved the night lams lots :)

Animal Wall hangings

the round things are actually like boxes, *idea, you can use such beautiful crafted boxes to store your rings and tiny earrings.

The tiny bowls are for your spices and salt. those i am so getting by the way :)

My mum wants me to go back for the ''mwiko'' (large spoons)

Another item i am going back to get :) #teamSeedBeads

The ultimate birthday gift for my best friend +Leah Wangari

ever had money to shop but the problem was making a decision.

 

This scared my brother....

MAASAI MARKET DAYS

Monday -There is usually no market  on this day.
Tuesday – Kijabe Street Park next to Nairobi River and Westgate (suspended )
Wednesday – Capital Center along Mombasa rd
Thursday – The junction Mall along Ngong road
Friday – The Village market along Limuru road
Saturday -The High court parking in the city Center opposite Re-Insurance Plaza
Sunday -Yaya Center along Valley Road in Hurlingham
- See more at: http://www.kenyanpoet.com/2014/04/04/the-maasai-market-open-days-schedule-in-nairobi/#sthash.7zJ4BkdZ.dpuf

TUESDAY- Kijabe street park

WEDNESDAY- Capital center along Mombasa road

THURSDAY- Junction Mall

FRIDAY- Village market

SATURDAY- High court parking (city center)

SUNDAY- Yaya center (Hurlingham)

Monday -There is usually no market  on this day.
Tuesday – Kijabe Street Park next to Nairobi River and Westgate (suspended )
Wednesday – Capital Center along Mombasa rd
Thursday – The junction Mall along Ngong road
Friday – The Village market along Limuru road
Saturday -The High court parking in the city Center opposite Re-Insurance Plaza
Sunday -Yaya Center along Valley Road in Hurlingham
- See more at: http://www.kenyanpoet.com/2014/04/04/the-maasai-market-open-days-schedule-in-nairobi/#sthash.7zJ4BkdZ.dpuf

Monday -There is usually no market  on this day.
Tuesday – Kijabe Street Park next to Nairobi River and Westgate (suspended )
Wednesday – Capital Center along Mombasa rd
Thursday – The junction Mall along Ngong road
Friday – The Village market along Limuru road
Saturday -The High court parking in the city Center opposite Re-Insurance Plaza
Sunday -Yaya Center along Valley Road in Hurlingham
- See more at: http://www.kenyanpoet.com/2014/04/04/the-maasai-market-open-days-schedule-in-nairobi/#sthash.7zJ4BkdZ.dpuf

Thank you for stopping by :)

Keep in touch

XOXO

Ms. Shee Art

MAASAI MARKET (part 1)

Hi...

The past weekend i went home and on Saturday i spent the better part of my day at the Maasai market. the last time i was there i was probably in high school which is like seven years back and you know that's way back. The market has not changed a lot but i assure you it was worth the visit. I am particularly very proud of how diverse it has become with all sorta people being seen. it was previously the Jua Kali sorta environment but i got to meet artists that were there not to just sell and go home but meet their customers, hand over business cards and also get orders from their customers. the market/ industry has improved people :)

I actually will share more pictures on the same Day with more details. questions for any one interested are welcomed (just leave a comment or email me)

My favorite necklaces
Ksh. 3000 ( 35$)

steel, brass and copper Earrings.

Key Holders

 I almost bought this paintings but my cash in hand wasn't enough to even bargain, plus who bargains paintings?

maa' women were not left behind, i expected to find many of this cultured women but i only spotted a few.

Key rings, necklaces, hair clips, bangles and necklaces.
key rings (key holders) are my favorite.
price range Ksh. 250 ( 3$ )

This resemble the ones awarded to Kenya Blog Awards Winners right?

PS. i want to be nominated in  2015 (short term Dream)

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This were the most beautiful stones i came across.

Thank you so much for stopping by

It's always my pleasure to share with everyone my beautiful culture (my country's culture)

Keep in touch always.

XOXO

Ms. Shee Art

MY AFRICAN NAILS (TRIBAL)

Hi...

Your nails are some of the most important features you have, they not only speak of your style but also graetly about your personality. here as some nail art that i am loving and i may not pull them all of any time soon but they are all worth the share.

This i have done and hopefully i will get to do a tutorial on the same

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This are soo cool if i ever getmy nails done by a nail artist i want them to look like this :)

highly doubt i can rock this though

when nails grow long, we cut them nails not the fingers, similarly, when misunderstanding grow up, cut your ego not your relationship... -unknown

Thank you for stopping by
:)

XOXO

Ms. Shee

RADEK EXPERIENCE

Hi loves...

Today's post involves a photo shoot i was part of earlier last year at approximately the same time now. I had so much fun during the time as i got to meet Shenu Hoods for the first time, former Miss. Kenya Shamim Nabil and Pinky Ghelan as well as make new friends in the industry. it was such a learning experience for me.

this has always been my favorite picture, this lady stole my heart completely, she is so good and humble when we got chatty, if i was ever to brand my company and i needed a super model, i would only scout her. i am also so bad with names i forgot her name #sorry



Necklace worn below came in two different colors both made of wood, see here!!!

Then there was this blue necklace, a choker necklace that to date is still close to my hear. the pendant / bead was initially a ring that i had bought and dismantled to make this piece. more images of such here!!!

i love her afro bbut more how she wore that @shee_art bowtie.

Ms. Shamim wearing Shenu's design and jewelry that i absolutely loved :)

photo credit : Radek Art photo's

Thank you for stopping by, always a pleasure :)

keep smiling, heals everything :)

XOXO

Ms. Shee

PATRICIA KIHORO

hae my loves...

Today i feature Patricia Kihoro that according to most of my viewers is the star of African Jewelry/ fashion as voted on the just concluded poll on my blog. i featured her on the poll because i also think her style celebrates African culture in her own way which i really like.

photo credits: Google,her Instagram account and her blog that i think she should just get back on.

She is a Kenyan based actress, performing artiste, and radio personality and  Psychology student at Moi University.

She actually made that hair piece... #love

  


Most of us probably got to know Ms. Kihoro during and after her participation in tusker project fame3, where she emerged a finalist, as well as the all stars tusker project fame edition.

performing at blankets and wine with Ms. Amelina in the background.

she has been nominated for a 2014 Kalasha Award for Best Lead Actress in a TV Drama.

I SO LOVE THAT NECK PIECE, if she does a give away of it please make her pick me :)

Rocking an Egyptian head piece that i absolutely love. :)

Life in the single lane is probably one of the search result you will get on searching Patricia Kihoro. i have not had the opportunity to attend her show, which just so you know have always been sold out :)

She is now back on radio, anchoring the news on HBR 103.5, and hosting a Saturday show called AfroCentral. another reason to celebrate this beautiful African lady :)

 Patricia has also dedicate her time to the rape awareness organization, “NO MEANS NO”. what better way to give back to the African girls that look up to her?

LASTLY..... Her rendition of sauti sol NISHIKE

PS. you will smile :)

for more of her music :https://soundcloud.com/patriciakihoro/ngoma-acoustic

Thank you so much for stopping by.

XOXO

Ms. Shee