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I'd like to add one more -- if you're going to invest the time, do it right. Pay attention to your finishes. If you're using fabulous art beads or spending hours weaving an intricate seed bead piece, don't stick on a cheap mass-produced clasp. Respect your work, and it'll show!
Some really awesome advice here! Thanks for including me. :)
Bobbie, yes! Something that I often did when I first got started, thanks for the reminder!
Sarah, thanks for sharing it!
Sarah, thanks for sharing it!
The neater your stitches are, the nicer they look -- and also, the sturdier! The slower you go, especially at first, the more likely you are to make tidy little stitches and keep your spacing right.
My other advice is to play and experiment. A lot. :)
By the way, I am NOT advocating the theft of the designs of others and/or representing them as your own. When you're done, rip the pieces apart and build something original using the same technique/colors or tuck them away for future reference instead.
May I add my bit of advice? Don't be afraid to do what you really like or 'feel' is wonderful. It took me years to get the courage! Do not to be too influenced by what is the 'rage', what sells the best, or in is fashion. Your own 'niche' will make for the best art.
I would like to add that if you are working with wire do practice first with inexpensive craft wire before moving on to sterling or gold.