I have been looking on Artfire and I just love the variety of items you can buy! From findings to vintage, beads to stones they have it all! The best part is that you know you are supporting artists. One of the first purchases I made was from http://www.artfire.com/users/ABeadSea which is a surplus supply store for Lava Jewelry! The owner has a background in geology and gemology. The stones I received from them were amazing! I got Dragon Blood Jasper Beads, Autumn Jasper Beads , Red Sesame Jasper Beads and Fossil Agate Beads.
Using these gorgeous stones I was able to make some unique creations! I posted the finished products below to show how amazing the stones were!
My next purchase was for a specific reason! I have someone who has requested that I make some items with birds and I have another one who wanted wings. I stumbled upon http://www.artfire.com/users/Destashbin where I found all sorts of items that I needed!! I was able to purchase Antique Silver Vintage Style Swallow Bird Charms, Tibetan Antique Silver Wing Pendants and Silver Plated Sparrow Bird Charm Pendants. Shown below!!
I haven't had a chance to make a whole lot with these items yet, however they are gorgeous and I love them! I have used some on a trinket bracelet I made! I just love the silver!! Last night I made the wing necklace, which is now for sale in my shop!
The last place I have ordered from (for now) is from Nottoto. I wanted to get some items for fall and all of a sudden I wanted to try making chainmail. I ordered 3 beautiful types of unique jump rings, they are stunning!!
I have yet to actually use these. It turns out that A.) I have no clue what I am doing & B.) My tools keep wrecking the rings! I cant wait to use them though, I just love the colors and the twist ones are really cool!
I could never have found any of this in a chain store! I love that I can get a variety of unique pieces and can support handmade at the same time! I highly encourage everyone to check out these great shops on Artfire!
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