Archive for the ‘Archmaille Designs’ Category

Nothing better than a Seiko Automatic Watch to keep your time!

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

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The mimic bands the keyword opposite the given earth.

Friday, November 13th, 2009

The mimic bands the keyword opposite the given earth.

Strengthening the ends

Saturday, August 29th, 2009

When I first started making jewelry I noticed right away that the 20 gauge wire wasn’t strong enough to hold on the ends at the clasp. This was a big problem since first off the clasp is the most expensive part, secondly because my business is online sending items back and forth just isn’t practical. I have no problem with fixing the issues for people, but still isn’t great practice to sell jewelry that will fall apart. So I started adding two rings to hold the clasp in place, this worked well for me and I never have any issues with the jewelry falling apart. But over time just like with a single ring sooner or later one of those rings inevitably gets loose and falls off, then leaving you with just one weakened ring… so I beefed up the wire used to 18 gauge which is much thicker and stronger. Once again this works great for me and I never have any issues… For my customers however this creates a totally different set of problems. Although the end rings are now strong enough the inner links get bend and fall off thus creating the same issue. I’m doing what I can and working to make my jewelry stronger and have decided that the only way I can do that is soldering each ring. Once I start soldering the rings with copper or silver solder the issues of falling apart will be issues of the past. Problem is it is expensive… the least expensive route for me to go is a $950 torch, and with all the solder, ceramic heat shields, goggles, etc. well into $1k so the soldered work won’t be available this season… however next year for when I start going to faire’s and advertising more abundantly online the craftsmanship will be much better than before.

A consumers world

Wednesday, February 18th, 2009

I was thinking earlier today how much of a consumers world we are living in.В  I’ve noticed that a alot of people don’t quite take advantage of it, because they’re either too lazy, or otherwise to really take the action required.В  But information is more readily available now than ever, buisinesses are being more transparent than ever (whether they want to or not) and because of the large blogging community that can easily expose a buisiness’ flaws it becomes impossible to really scam people and get away with it.В  Yet many people ignore all the reviews, testimonials, and blog entries relating to products and simply purchase what Google tells them to, because if it is in the top 10 on Google the product is obviously from a reputable seller and they can be trusted with your money.

Happy (belated) Valentines day!

Sunday, February 15th, 2009

Don’t know about you, but I had a good valentines day!В  Didn’t really take part in any of the “traditional” valentines day activities with my wife… I really hate how corporate the day has become… spent most of the day at home with my beautiful wife watched some movies, cooked breakfast for her, and just had some fun.

I hope that your valentines day was just as good without huge amounts of stress, and some relaxation time!

Welp the sale is over

Saturday, February 14th, 2009

Sorry if you missed it… had a great run with the 20% off sale… for now prices are going back to normal though!В  I’ll be throwing another couple of sales in the next few months, especially when my job at LifeTouch ends, there will be a another big sale then (won’t say how much but possibly 20% off, free shipping, and or 15% off)

Stay tuned for your up and coming Archmaille Designs sales!

Sale ends tomorrow for good!

Friday, February 13th, 2009

Haven’t got your brand new handcrafted sterling silver jewelry piece?В  Want one?В  Maybe you need to get the hubby to purchase it for you?В  Act quickly!В  The sale ends forever tomorrow!В  Last day to get that piece you always wanted with an amazing 20% off!В  Get on and get that purchase in before the end of Tomorrow and you’ll be happy with a brand new piece of handmade jewelry!

Don’t wait until the last minute, this sale is too good to be passed up on, and if you wait until someone else purchases the piece you want you might have to wait for me to make the jewelry until you get it and that coule delay it for up to a week!В  Sorry but I’m only one man can’t make jewelry for everyone ;-)

First come first serve, get your sale prices before they’re no good!

Continuing sale!

Thursday, February 12th, 2009

The birthday sale has been extended!В  Act now to get your amazing 20% off through Valentines day!

Don’t miss out on this amazing sale, we all know that you would love to get a beautiful piece of sterling silver jewelry, copper jewelry, or other jewelry items for your loved ones!

Happy Birthday to me!

Wednesday, February 11th, 2009

Muahahahaha!!! It’s my Birthday!В  And because of that I’m giving YOU a present!В  That’s right, for the remainder of today with the promotion code “bday” in the shopping cart you can get a whopping 20% off!!!В  (Just in time for Valentines Day)

Thanks to all my loyal customers, and others who have helped me keep my small jewelry buisiness afloat for all these years.

Handmade Jewelry Care

Wednesday, February 11th, 2009

If there is one thing that I want everyone to get from my blog that is how to take care of their jewelry!В  Here very soon I want to add to the Jewelry Care section of my site with a handmade chainmail jewelry care PDF.В  This is important because there’s a lot of little quirks and nuances about chainmail jewelry especially delicate handmade chainmail jewelry that most people just don’t get.В  It would help people keep their jewelry nice for a much longer period of time if you have some basic care techniques that can both extend the life of your jewelry, and keep it looking its best all the time!