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Already asked the Crafts group, but what does the Lounge think? (Original Post) Lady Freedom Returns May 2022 OP
Is the candy snowybirdie May 2022 #1
Jewelry starter kit. Lady Freedom Returns May 2022 #5
go for it, rookie... nebby70 May 2022 #2
I like diamond art. Have a zillion left over beads LakeArenal May 2022 #8
Space is no problem. Lady Freedom Returns May 2022 #9
My wife got into quilting. Mr.Bill May 2022 #23
Do you have a link? SheltieLover May 2022 #3
Amazon has quite a few. Lady Freedom Returns May 2022 #6
Yes! sheshe2 May 2022 #4
It's going to be hard to do. I'm hoping it will help with the stiffness in my hands. Lady Freedom Returns May 2022 #7
I hope it works out for you, LFR. sheshe2 May 2022 #10
Looks like fun!!! Don't let Sunny swallow any!!! Karadeniz May 2022 #11
wonderful !!!!!! Trueblue1968 May 2022 #12
Depends on what you want to start, I suppose Effete Snob May 2022 #13
if it was me, i'd want to pick my own colors. mopinko May 2022 #14
I searched and found the kit so I could give you Silver Gaia May 2022 #15
Thanks. Lady Freedom Returns May 2022 #20
Cool! Silver Gaia May 2022 #21
Looks fantastic! Put your talents to work Girl!! Fla Dem May 2022 #16
My biggest worry is my hands. Lady Freedom Returns May 2022 #19
All you can do is give it a try. Good Luck LFR! Fla Dem May 2022 #22
Maybe there's some kind of special fingerless gloves for that electric_blue68 May 2022 #25
Now don't go startin' stuff, Lady....... lastlib May 2022 #17
Of course. Lady Freedom Returns May 2022 #18
It's a good starter kit lunatica May 2022 #24

nebby70

(491 posts)
2. go for it, rookie...
Tue May 17, 2022, 03:51 PM
May 2022

... beware, it could be your start of donating a large portion of space as you get 'just a few more'....
... I started out with just two skeins of yarn to knit as a rookie...
... and now it could be classified as house insulation if I stack it along an outer wall...

LakeArenal

(29,949 posts)
8. I like diamond art. Have a zillion left over beads
Tue May 17, 2022, 04:08 PM
May 2022

But it’s very relaxing and when done, I have something.

Lady Freedom Returns

(14,198 posts)
9. Space is no problem.
Tue May 17, 2022, 04:11 PM
May 2022

Me and my chihuahua Sunny have plenty of room. We live a sort of minimalist lifestyle.

SheltieLover

(80,490 posts)
3. Do you have a link?
Tue May 17, 2022, 03:52 PM
May 2022

They look like real stones. Could be wrong, of course, but a bonus if they're real!

I need a new hobby.

Lady Freedom Returns

(14,198 posts)
7. It's going to be hard to do. I'm hoping it will help with the stiffness in my hands.
Tue May 17, 2022, 04:02 PM
May 2022

I hope it will help with filling in the boaring times of the day.

sheshe2

(97,637 posts)
10. I hope it works out for you, LFR.
Tue May 17, 2022, 04:17 PM
May 2022

I hear you about the hands, mine don't work the way they use too.

Go for it, the stones are beautiful.

 

Effete Snob

(8,387 posts)
13. Depends on what you want to start, I suppose
Tue May 17, 2022, 04:51 PM
May 2022

Looks like a bad starter kit for peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, sex toys, leather working, and auto repair, but that's just me.

mopinko

(73,727 posts)
14. if it was me, i'd want to pick my own colors.
Tue May 17, 2022, 05:14 PM
May 2022

most important decision of the process. pick stones you rly love.
get a kit for tools and fasteners, etc. but pick your own palette.

Silver Gaia

(5,361 posts)
15. I searched and found the kit so I could give you
Tue May 17, 2022, 05:23 PM
May 2022

a more informed opinion. It looks like a good deal. Reviews are decent. I would suggest purchasing the two "frequently bought together" items I see. One is an additional set of silver charms for $6.72 and the other is a reel of elastic bracelet cord for $6.99. Those two additional items would provide you with a lot more fun and flexibility. At least save these to your list in case you want them later. (If you enjoy this, you will!)

I would also look for a pair of round nose jewelry pliers. You will need two pairs of pliers for some things, and I have found the round nose pliers more useful than the flat ones with teeth that can sometimes leave marks on metal findings.

If there are some stones you find you use more than others, look for strands of them. Those are usually a much better deal.

I hope this helps! Have fun!

Lady Freedom Returns

(14,198 posts)
18. Of course.
Thu May 19, 2022, 06:16 PM
May 2022

This is something that is not that important. It's something I was told could help with the chronic stiffness in my hands.

A little bit ago I was making jewelry to make some money, now it's for therapy and enjoyment.

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