Rings 'n Things Bracelet Blank
Rings 'n Things Raw Brass Frame
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Metal Bracelet and Pendant Blanks
Rings ‘n Things
The folks at Rings ‘n Things have one of my favorite websites and catalogs for wholesale findings and chain, they’ve been offering the unique since we bought from them for our bead shop years ago. I often find myself turning to them when I want something different and I don’t have time for a trip to Manhattan. They recently sent me some bracelet and pendant blanks to review and although I’ve not had time to whip up a free project, I’ve had plenty of thoughts running through my brain. My first impression was that the quality on these items was very high, and that even without embellishment these bracelets are appealing.
What I love about this style of bracelet blank is that it’s the perfect foundation for a wide variety of mixed media ideas. You can opt to glue on old buttons and add glitter and crystal accents, you can attach some vintage board game parts and leave them plain or add some bling, you can flip over bottle caps and fill them with 3-d elements and resin (one of my daughter’s favorite activities) or you can attach collaged wooden blanks with paint, images and accents...use one of the frames to create a thematically coordinating charm! I’d recommend a two part epoxy or metal friendly glue for maximum hold.
I’m a big fan of possibilities. I like being able to imprint my work with my own vision. That’s far more interesting to me than putting beads on a string or making something from a kit. Mixed media gives the crafter plenty of room for creative expression. Plus it’s a great way to recycle things you might ordinarily throw out. If you’re trying to save money but keep the creative juices flowing, I highly suggest trying these bracelet and pendant blanks. Before you toss out that wrapper, magazine or box, take a closer look. Maybe there’s a fabulous piece of jewelry waiting to unfold with a little imagination and these bracelet and pendant blanks from the folks at Rings ‘n Things.
If you’d like to win one of these bracelet blanks and a coordinating frame, leave a comment and I’ll announce a winner next Friday. Congratulations to Evie's Ark for winning Kristal Wick’s new book Fabulous Fiber Beads, please email me your snail mail address to: theimpatientcrafter@gmail.com
Metal Bracelet and Pendant Blanks
Rings ‘n Things
The folks at Rings ‘n Things have one of my favorite websites and catalogs for wholesale findings and chain, they’ve been offering the unique since we bought from them for our bead shop years ago. I often find myself turning to them when I want something different and I don’t have time for a trip to Manhattan. They recently sent me some bracelet and pendant blanks to review and although I’ve not had time to whip up a free project, I’ve had plenty of thoughts running through my brain. My first impression was that the quality on these items was very high, and that even without embellishment these bracelets are appealing.
What I love about this style of bracelet blank is that it’s the perfect foundation for a wide variety of mixed media ideas. You can opt to glue on old buttons and add glitter and crystal accents, you can attach some vintage board game parts and leave them plain or add some bling, you can flip over bottle caps and fill them with 3-d elements and resin (one of my daughter’s favorite activities) or you can attach collaged wooden blanks with paint, images and accents...use one of the frames to create a thematically coordinating charm! I’d recommend a two part epoxy or metal friendly glue for maximum hold.
I’m a big fan of possibilities. I like being able to imprint my work with my own vision. That’s far more interesting to me than putting beads on a string or making something from a kit. Mixed media gives the crafter plenty of room for creative expression. Plus it’s a great way to recycle things you might ordinarily throw out. If you’re trying to save money but keep the creative juices flowing, I highly suggest trying these bracelet and pendant blanks. Before you toss out that wrapper, magazine or box, take a closer look. Maybe there’s a fabulous piece of jewelry waiting to unfold with a little imagination and these bracelet and pendant blanks from the folks at Rings ‘n Things.
If you’d like to win one of these bracelet blanks and a coordinating frame, leave a comment and I’ll announce a winner next Friday. Congratulations to Evie's Ark for winning Kristal Wick’s new book Fabulous Fiber Beads, please email me your snail mail address to: theimpatientcrafter@gmail.com
xoxo
Madge
The Impatient Crafter™
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11 comments:
I would like to win this, and make something to show you, and since today is my birthday, I just might be lucky! Thank you for the opportunity Margot, and for living your life out loud! all the best!
Wendy
www.craft-dinner.blogspot.com
I know Margot--I saw these in a twitter from Rings & Things and think they are so cool--especially the brass frames--just think of the possibilities! I wonder what you'd use to antique the brass? Hmmmm.
Susan
beadmomsw@gmail.com
I saw the same tweet. Rings & Things is a great supplier. For the third time in a row, I'm going to miss their Boston Trunk show. We have a chance to see the Red Sox play the Nationals in DC on my husband's birthday. Let see baseball game or Rings and Things trunk show? Hard decision.
Thanks for sharing their findings.
Thanks for a thorough review and a fun giveaway!
--Dave
oh I didn't see those pendant blanks...must order some!
I'd love to win the bracelet blanks. The possibilities for design are simply endless.
Thank you for the chance to win!
xoxo
Love the bracelet blanks!!
I have been seeing those bracelet blanks popping up on a few blogs and every time I see them, my mind starts churning with ideas. I would love a chance to win one.
I just love the possibilities of these blanks.
Cool. Love your ideas for the bracelet blanks. I wonder what I would come up with . . . .Thanks for the giveaway.
Sharon Howell emailed me because she wanted to leave a comment, but wasn't sure how. I'm leaving a comment for her!
Consider this your comment, Sharon.
Cheers,
Madge
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