Monday, 8 July 2013

Dingle Dangle!

Hi Guys!

This is our latest newsletter post. Enjoy!

Gerdus will be returning from his trip within the next few days.


He bought a LOT of Stainless Steel chains and findings! (YAY!!!!). Also, a wide variety of Gemstone strings. I will write a more detailed list of products in my next newsletter as soon as he has returned. This shipment will only be here within the next 6-9 weeks (by the end of August).

On the other hand, we are expecting our shipment from the previous trip to arrive this week! Will keep you updated on all the Social Media Networks ;-)

Before I begin with my actual newsletter - there is only one subject that I would like to discuss.

If you place an order with us and you select EFT as your payment method, we will send you the banking details together with your invoice. We kindly ask that you then send the proof of payment to our fax number or email it to us directly.

As you know, sometimes EFT payments take 48 - 72 hours to reflect in your Bank Account. With that being said, we do check our banking everyday to double check for payments, BUT, we might not see it in time because of this delay. The result will then be that your parcel gets posted a day or two later.

Another thing, I have noticed that sometimes I don't actually receive the fax or email which are sent automatically when you make the payment.

I ask that you please fax AND email your proof of payment. If you don't receive any shipping confirmation from us during the day you sent the proof of payment, it is then because we did not receive it.

Client service is our (my) number one priority and I don't like technology getting in the way of it. If you do have the time, just click on the chat button on our website and say that you made the payment. I will then go and search for it. If I do have a problem, I will contact you directly.

Okay. Back to my newsletter =)

If you are just a beginner, or you want something quick and easy to make as a present, you WANT to read on.

Below is instructions on how to make your own charm bracelet.

It is easy, lots of fun and not time consuming.

Step 1 - Get all your goodies together. You will need pliers, chain, jumprings, a clasp and charms.

 

Step 2 - Determine the length of your chain. Now open the jumpring, slide your charm over, and while you are at it add the link of the chain.

        

Step 3 - Space your charms accordingly and make sure that all the jumprings are properly closed. You don't want to lose your charms!



Step 4 - Add your clasp. The normal lobster clasp is the easiest as you don't need any extra clips. You just hook it over the other end of the chain.

    

Step 5 - Brag about your creation! Remember that the principle of a charm bracelet always stays the same! You can add more charms and beads!



The charms I used in the photos will be available on our website during this week!

We still offer FREE POSTAGE** anywhere in South Africa for parcels over the value of R1000*!
*before VAT, postage and discount, up to 5kg

**South African Post Office postage, 3-5 days, insured

Log into your account to see the discounted price that you will pay!! 
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Let us know if you are a re-seller of our products! You will then receive more benefits! 

Receive 5% back on every order you place!
The discount will be converted into points. 2500 points = R100

Wednesday, 3 July 2013

Wire Wrapping

Gerdus just left the country to buy new stock again!


We expect our stock to be here by next week! (Holding thumbs) We will then start to unpack and list! Very Very VERY excited!!! I will let you know when the stock comes by sending a newsletter, writing a blog and posting it to Facebook.

Speaking of which, we have a Facebook page where we upload all the images of the items that will be listed within that week. So, while browsing through facebook, go and like our page or add us as a friend!

Wire wrapping has become very popular! It is creative and can be lots of fun if you want a new hobby! Below is a tutorial for simple wrapping. There are loads more designs and techniques on the internet! Make a Pendant Bail with Jewelry Wire

Faceted jade bead pendant

Materials for jade pendant
Faceted jade bead pendant
This is an example of how to make a pendant using craft wire. For this project we also use some star-shaped decorative bead caps.

Faceted jade pendant
Thread the caps and the bead
Put the wire through the caps and the bead in the proper sequence and make a decorative curl at the end of the wire.

Create the wire loop for the pendant
Create a loop for the pendant
Bend the wire at right angles approximately 4mm from the top of the pendant, and form a loop with some round-nose pliers.

Wind the wire around the stem for the pendant
Wind the wire around the stem
Hold the loop with flat needle-nose pliers and start wrapping the wire around the stem between the loop and the top of the pendant. Make sure that the winding is even.

The finished pendant
The finished pendant
The finished jade pendant is an accessory that will stand out on light colored blouses or sweaters. It will also provide good contrast on dark clothing that does not have a busy design.




We still offer FREE POSTAGE** anywhere in South Africa for parcels over the value of R1000*!
*before VAT, postage and discount, up to 5kg
**South African Post Office postage, 3-5 days, insured

Log into your account to see the discounted price that you will pay!! 
Sign up here!
Let us know if you are a re-seller of our products! You will then receive more benefits! 

Receive 5% back on every order you place!
The discount will be converted into points. 2500 points = R100