Jewelry
Lesson
Take a look back at the last century of necklaces, from the cheaply made bakelite necklaces of the early 1930s to the colorful wood and stone necklaces of the ’70s. Also take a look at the kitschy candy-colored pieces from the 2000s.
100 Years of Necklaces | Glamour
Project Description
In this project you will learn three ways to make friendship bracelets: the Twisted, the Striped, and the Chevron way. You can wear them yourself or make them into gifts to give to your family or friends. Then proceed to learn about organizing jewelry.
Materials Needed:
- 8-10 colors of embroidery floss
- Scissors
- Tape
3 EASY BEGINNERS FRIENDSHIP BRACELETS
Organizing Jewelry
Instructions
After making your bracelets, it is time to learn how to organize your jewelry. You can also ask your mother or sister if you can help them organize their jewelry if you don’t have any.
- Sort Your Jewelry: Begin by sorting jewelry into categories, such as necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and rings.
- Choose Storage Solutions: Select a storage solution, such as a jewelry box with compartments, small containers or trays, or hooks and hangers for hanging necklaces.
- Arrange by Type: Place each type of jewelry in its designated storage area. Keep similar items together to make them easy to find.
- Use Dividers: If your storage solution doesn’t have built-in dividers, use small containers or trays to keep jewelry separated and organized.
- Hang Necklaces: For necklaces, use hooks or hangers to prevent tangling. You can also use a jewelry tree or a corkboard with pins.