u/IvyTomorrow

It does not matter what it’s about, how objective or subjective of an issue, big or small, even if it’s not the point of the conversation but a side detail I added in, no matter what I say about anything it has to let me know that I’m “ALMOST correct, but ackshually…“ then repackage exactly what I said in a slightly different way and present that as the superior answer. I usually let it go but for some reason today I argued with it until I finally got it to admit there was no difference between what it was saying and what I originally said. None. It took so long too. Now I’m embarrassed I argued with AI for that long but umagerd why is it programmed to be a contrarian on level 1000 now 🥲 I swear I could say I went to the store today and they were out of milk I can’t believe Walmart doesn’t have milk… and it would be like “just to clarify an important distinction, Walmart isn’t a store in the classic sense, it’s a blah blah and it never truly is out of milk it only appears that way bc blah blah…” sybau

Hello I’m just starting to create seed bead bracelets and I’m having a hard time deciding on how to finish them. I’m wondering for those that sell, what do people seem to like more? Or even personally what do you prefer? I was thinking I could do:

1. 3 standard sizes small 5.5, medium 6.5, large 7.5
2. The 3 standard sizes with a 1in adjuster chain on each
3. Do both, 6 total, 3 with adjusters and 3 without. But that would be a lot of bracelets lol.

Personally I don’t care for adjuster chains on my bracelets however I’m fortunate that I usually fit the standard size.

Thank you for any input.

I’m just getting my feet wet and have been reading best practices and would like some input on jump ring usage. Specifically in bead link or rosary style necklaces. I’ve read in several jewelry articles now that using them as connectors, ex:

Loop/bead/loop - jump ring - loop/bead/loop - jump ring, repeat

is structurally wrong, causing twisting and overall weakens the jewelry. You should instead connect the loops directly or use a cut chain in between. With the exception of using them to dangle charms, pendants at the bottom, or going for a specific chain mail style that looks much different.

However on social media I see people use jump rings as connectors between bead loops all the time, through the whole necklace. Sometimes several in a row. Just one long row of bead stations with jump rings in between. And they seem to be well praised/received. Is what I read outdated info or is social media an example of just because something gets a lot of likes doesn’t mean it was made well? Of course I know I can do whatever makes me happy but I’d like my jewelry to be structurally sound.

Thanks for any input.