Tell me what you want!
I sit for hours sometimes browsing the web looking for new ideas and new products to add to the shop. Will you help me? Tell me what you would like to find listed in my shop.
Monday, August 6, 2012
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Findings Victoria
RCravens Jewelry has expanded it's horizons by opening an affiliate shop on Etsy. The name of the new shop is Findings Victoria. As the name implies, the new shop will be specializing in jewelry making findings and components with a focus on those things victorian and romantic.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Wall Of Jewels
RCravens Jewelry has joined Wall Of Jewels. Wall of Jewels is an organization of independent jewelry designers and entrepreneurs who have formed a coop to promote their individual enterprises and to share experiences and ideas thru in house forums that anyone can participate in. Many members come from ETSY, some from Ruby Lane and other mall type venues. Some have personal websites. Wherever they come from the stress is on the love of seeing, creating and talking about beautiful things.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Design with others in mind.
Observation on jewelry design by Ron Cravens:
Many times I have heard the comment - "you make so many different kinds of pieces" - then the question that follows - "where do you get the ideas for all the things you make?"
I have no definitive answer to the question. inspiration comes from many sources. but I have a few observations about jewelry design:
first: thoughtful observation to what people are wearing. ask yourself- how can I make something like it yet different enough to be original - be inspired by other peoples work but don't copy it.
second: always be considerate of other peoples tastes. if you make only pieces that you like, you will soon be in a creative rut and your work will become repetitive and mediocre.
third: don't be afraid to experiment but never be insulting or tasteless
fourth: always be considerate of your markets financial situation. a piece of jewelry doesn't have to be elaborate or expensive to be beautiful
fifth: a well designed jewelry piece must be more than just attractive to the eye, it must be functional. it must be able to be worn comfortably without having to do a lot of fussing with it.
sixth: well designed jewelry must adorn the person not the other way around. what does that mean? basically this. the jewelry should not be the whole show. it should draw attention not only to itself but to the person wearing it.
seventh: it shouldn't fall apart under normal conditions. when well designed it will be as rugged as the design allows
Many times I have heard the comment - "you make so many different kinds of pieces" - then the question that follows - "where do you get the ideas for all the things you make?"
I have no definitive answer to the question. inspiration comes from many sources. but I have a few observations about jewelry design:
first: thoughtful observation to what people are wearing. ask yourself- how can I make something like it yet different enough to be original - be inspired by other peoples work but don't copy it.
second: always be considerate of other peoples tastes. if you make only pieces that you like, you will soon be in a creative rut and your work will become repetitive and mediocre.
third: don't be afraid to experiment but never be insulting or tasteless
fourth: always be considerate of your markets financial situation. a piece of jewelry doesn't have to be elaborate or expensive to be beautiful
fifth: a well designed jewelry piece must be more than just attractive to the eye, it must be functional. it must be able to be worn comfortably without having to do a lot of fussing with it.
sixth: well designed jewelry must adorn the person not the other way around. what does that mean? basically this. the jewelry should not be the whole show. it should draw attention not only to itself but to the person wearing it.
seventh: it shouldn't fall apart under normal conditions. when well designed it will be as rugged as the design allows
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Sunday, July 19, 2009
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