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All you have to do to create your own designer dog collar is some fabric glue and some trim from the fabric store. I know these days fabric stores can be a little hard to find, but I would imagine there are some good online stores to purchase trim from.

Just be sure that the width of the trim matches the width of your collar. The rest is so easy. But wash the collar first because it will have a coating on it that will prevent the fabric glue from sticking to it.

Once you glue on the trim, you can step out and proudly show off your new “designer” doggie wear! (I know it’ll be hard to wait, but be sure the glue is dry before you put the collar on your pooch!)

Have you heard of this product? Apparently it’s made from recycling film! The silver particles are suspended in clay, which then burns off when the piece is fired in a kiln.

I think this sounds like a wonderful product, much easier to learn than creating wax models and working with molten silver. Sterling silver jewelry is so beautiful, I’m glad there’s a way for the layperson to enjoy working with it. Just keep in mind you still have to have a kiln to fire your completed art work.

But why not give it a go? You might discover some amazing untapped talent for creating precious metal jewelry!

It’s not difficult to create your own dried flowers. The best time to pick them is in the morning, but be sure any condensation from the night before has had time to evaporate in the sun.

The best flowers for this purpose are fully open, past the bud stage. Long stems are the best.

You can bundle them together by their stems, tying them with string or a twisty tie from a bread bag. Hang them upside down in a place that’s dry, like an attic. They shouldn’t be in direct sun or the colors will fade sooner.

When they’ve completely dried, put them in attractive vases all around the house. A mantle or shelf is an especially nice location to display your natural creation!

There are so many wonderful instructional books out there that teach how to make jewelry. One of my favorite things to make is earrings. They can be crafted from a million different things- even found objects like beach glass can make nice earrings.

If you have a craft shop near you, spend an afternoon looking around at all the things they have to offer the budding jeweler. You don’t have to be a silver or goldsmith to make attractive earrings , either. All it takes is experimenting with different things and you might be able to launch a new career, who knows?

Posted May 3, 2008 Comments(0)