My try at masculine jewelry

I think so!

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Zanaida
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Wow, Carol! That's really nice. I have thought about making men's jewelry but don't even know where to begin.

Laura

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Worked perfectly for me. No problems at all.

Barbara Dream Master

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Barbara Otterson

Ooh I like that!

Kathy K

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Begin by looking at what men are wearing, when you see them on the street or in the grocery store. Organic materials (bone, horn, etc.) and matte finishes seem to be popular, as are hematite and other "gunmetal" finishes. By and large, they don't want pendants, and they want necklaces that fit close to the base of the throat. Ethnic beads, such as African trade beads, are probably also a good choice.

I haven't actually *made* any men's jewelry yet, but I've been collecting things that I think will go well in them, and I'm about ready to start, once I get my crimp cord-ends from Rio!

Celine

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Lee S. Billings

Looks pretty cool! Big enough to be masculin, colors plain enough to go with anything, which seems to be important to guys. A nice strong clasp, also apparently important.

I've been asked by several guys (none of whom have any money :) ) why I didn't make men's jewlery. I started asking around what men would like in jewlery and got such varying answers as to be almost totally useless. So I've been trying to observe what htey wear (must of it is outside of my "inspired by nature" theme and choice of materials (glass, stone, and silver, maybe some bronze) because of being a vegetarian I won't do anything with leather, and because I want to keep some sort of consistancy in my stuff I won't do plastic (below me) or wood (yet another place to spend large amounts of money so I wont let myself start up with it ;) ), and since I've been told many times guys won't be willing to pay much I have to watch that too!). I have been surprised by a wide variety of things being worn. Despite assurances by all males that they like things "plain" when you ask them to choose whcih thing they like best they do seem to like some variation. Also, they like unusual clasps... the criteria on the clasps when they make their CHOICE (as opposed to what they say) seems to be "doesn't look like a typical necklace" ...in other words, toggles, since they don't look like anything they've seen before, are cool, even if I had worried they would be too small or delicate. The clasp you did looks "different" and strong. I have also been told that guys do NOT like to change their necklace. They want to wear one thing all the time, so that thing had better be unique enough to warrent that honour. On the other hand, again, they aren't willing to pay anything for it. Hm. Well, being that every "mens" necklace I have sold has been to a woman I guess I haven't really figured it all out yet....

marisa2

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Thanks, Alia! I heard that it was very well received (mom, he *loved* it!!), which sure made me feel better!

Carol in SLC My new stuff:

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Carol in SLC

but don't even know where to begin.<

Thanks, Laura! It was actually easier than I thought it would be - give it a shot!

Carol in SLC My new stuff:

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Carol in SLC

anything, which seems to be important to guys.<

Thanks, Marisa! And thanks for pointing out what materials shouldn't be used if the piece is made for a vegetarian (DD actually has several vegetarian and even vegan friends, so I'll want to keep this in mind in the future!).

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Carol in SLC

Bone and horn would also be no-nos for a vegetarian; also porcupine quills, and probably mother-of-pearl as well. Basically, if it has an animal origin, use something else. I'd even stay away from imitation leather and artificial sinew, because they *look* like the real thing.

Celine

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Lee S. Billings

One of my friends used to keep a styrofoam board in her car. Then when she saw procupines on the road she'd bat at them with it, harvesting quills as they waddled away.

Tina

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Christina Peterson

Not all are as strict as I am. Vegans are more likely to be then vegetarians. But it doesn't hurt to not risk it! (Hey, why should I tell you this... best if I can discourage any use I can!)

marisa2

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and probably mother-of-pearl as well. Basically, if it has an animal origin, use something else.<

Good to know. I definitely wouldn't have thought of the mother of pearl.

Carol in SLC My new stuff:

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Carol in SLC

That's so mean!!

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Kandice Seeber

No, no. It doesn't hurt the porkies at all. The styrofoam doesn't hurt, and only the mature quills that are ready to fall off anyway come off.

Tina

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Christina Peterson

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