“Some people write fan-fiction or draw fan-art… I make fan-jewelry.”   I’m at work, and again with nothing to do. I’m supposed to be working on my PreCal, Government, and Web stuff.  Instead, I want to make an update on my work.   I’ve decided to do some “Fanatical Sets” on things like K/S and K/B and “OMG, Spock Fan” things.  Like, maybe a set of 4 pins for...

Sorry for being so late. [ Fanatical Accessories Network ]   So, like, I just OPENED my new shop, and being the obsessive nerd that I am, I made a huge amount of Star Trek jewelry – such as necklaces, key chains, and pins. The pricing ranges from $12 for the necklaces, $4 for the pins, and $6 for the key chains. I have it so that shipping is $3 s/h, with “ Buy any 3, get shipping...

If anyone is curious to know what it takes to make my jewelry, here is a comprehensive listing of what is needed and the steps it takes.  Everything is not completely written down in detail, but it gives you a good idea that this is an extensive process.     Supplies   Tools $14.99 – 3 pack of basic tools   $10.99 – Crimper tool $30.00 – Pasta machine   Jewelry Findings ...

Kirk, Spock, McCoy, Kirk/Bones, K/S, Karl Urban, Chris Pine, ZQ, and all the TOS and AOS Jewelry you can get. ( And then some.) So, like, I just started my new shop, and being the obsessive nerd that I am, I made a huge amount of Star Trek jewelry – such as necklaces, key chains, and pins. My store will be up soon and will future over 40 Star Trek items . Earrings will be here later in the...

I didn’t go to bed until 5 last night.   Joy .  I was finishing the coating on my heart pendants and putting the resin on.  It looks like it’ll be ready in a few hours, and I can drill the holes in them...made labels for the items and a banner for my new Etsy account. This is why I didn’t go to bed until so late.   Esty Banner "Buisness Cards" Etsy Icon Necklace Holders Keychain Holders

... and came up with a nifty name for my selection and my shop. Fanatical Accessories Network (FAN) and The Sweetheart Collection .   Yesterday, while I work, I made 120 images for my heart-shaped jewelry.  It shows how much actual work I do. (LOL)  Yesterday was also payday, so I rushed to Hobby Lobby and bought up some jewelry findings and some more chain.  Spent a nice $30 easily.     My hearts...

I started to make some Star Trek jewelry, because -- let’s face it -- there is like shit out there for us girls. It took me all this week, but I finished 17 necklaces. I have 17 more necklaces on the worktable with 8 key chains and pins.   I was thinking about selling these Heart-shaped Necklaces for $13 - $15 each.  I still have to do the final “ Production Cost ” calculations to all...

My fiance and I are getting married in a month and decided to purchase wedding rings. We went to the jewelry store closest to our place and found a set of rings we liked, a 2mm and 4mm in yellow gold. The place also does engraving for a fee, so we paid for the rings and sent them to be engraved and the 4mm one to be resized and were told it would take about a week. One week later, the store called...