Anyone on here do beadwork?
#1
My son is getting ready to deploy for the second time to Afghanistan. I would really like to get a deployment bracelet. I like the flat engraved ones (they can put unit, dates and a lot more), but he told me that they usually are reserved for KIA. I know that they are used for deployments as well, but the thought of that upsets my son. (I understand how he feels about it and agreed not to get that kind). I like the beaded ones as well that have the name and the Navy, flag and USA charms.
I am looking to buy some (or even barter). The ones that I found on the net are a little more than what I can do as I am looking to get one for me and possibly my daughter and his fiancee.
Can anyone on here make some that are cheaper than the $50 each I am finding???
TIA
Proud Navy Mom
I am looking to buy some (or even barter). The ones that I found on the net are a little more than what I can do as I am looking to get one for me and possibly my daughter and his fiancee.
Can anyone on here make some that are cheaper than the $50 each I am finding???
TIA
Proud Navy Mom
#4
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Merced, CA
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Some time ago one of my friends and I made some jewelry from sculpy clay, the kind you mold into the shape you want and then bake in the oven. She also made a belt buckle, flattened it with a rolling pin and cut it into a rectangle with 2 slots in it. Placed it over a heap of rolled up foil, pressed some pretty stones in it and baked it.
Might this be something you could try?
Might this be something you could try?
#5
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Try Etsy.. here is one for $12. no names, but Im sure you could contact her or find others on that site..
http://www.etsy.com/listing/34271897...yment-bracelet
http://www.etsy.com/listing/34271897...yment-bracelet
#7
This is kind of the type I was looking for. I am headed into town tomorrow and will be visiting a bead store to see if they will make some for me reasonably.
http://www.beadedroyalty.com/deploym...y-bracelet.htm
http://www.beadedroyalty.com/deploym...y-bracelet.htm
#8
Originally Posted by JCquilts
Try Etsy.. here is one for $12. no names, but Im sure you could contact her or find others on that site..
http://www.etsy.com/listing/34271897...yment-bracelet
http://www.etsy.com/listing/34271897...yment-bracelet
#9
I do beading, but more the type of beading for wedding attire (garters, hats, etc.). I would, however, like to take the opportunity to thank your son for his service to our country and fight for our freedom. We are the land of the free because of the brave.
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