I have 20 lbs of beautiful antique and vintage buttons of every size, shape, material and form. I recuperating from surgery for the next 4 weeks. Can you suggest projects to utilize my time and materials? [more inside]
posted by kimdog on Sep 16, 2010 - 22 answers

So I'm a manly man, sort of, and many years ago I was given a small opal (1cm top to bottom) - I don't think it has any real monetary value, but it's pretty, and I'm tired of it living in my drawer. Any ideas for what I can do with it? My first thought was tie pin, but that seems pedestrian. Suggestions that include sources for necessary supplies or services would be especially helpful.
posted by symbebekos on Jul 19, 2010 - 9 answers

What do I do with these amethysts? [more inside]
posted by orrnyereg on Jan 5, 2010 - 2 answers

I would like to have my extracted wisdom teeth made into...something. [more inside]
posted by Morrigan on Feb 23, 2009 - 25 answers

Crafty girl needs advice on improving her jewelry business [more inside]
posted by lizbunny on Feb 13, 2009 - 11 answers

Beading question- I am making a simple seed bead necklace, a few bracelets, and earrings. The beads are too small for any needle I have, but it is excessively tedious stringing the teensy beads one by one (especially since I am working toward a thick, ropy and twisted necklace). I know nothing about beading, so I am wondering if anyone here can give me tips, shortcuts, or just tell me that there is no other way to do it.
posted by oflinkey on Jul 2, 2004 - 5 answers