Pictogram Charm Bracelets/Necklaces/Earrings

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Update


These aren't forgotten, but our printer's currently out of commission. No idea when we'll have it up again, so these are on hold for a while.


Info


So, I was thinking about making myself a bracelet with my characters' pictograms, since it's something I've wanted for quite a while now. I thought some folks here might like the idea, too, and I may as well ask :3

I'd be using glass cabochons in antique bronze settings, with a bronzed/brass finish chain to match. I'd be doing bracelets and necklaces - might be able to work out earring settings, too, since the cabochons are only 12mm, if there are enough folks who prefer that.

A single-picto bracelet would be something like $5-7 USD, earrings even less, necklace a bit more (16-20 inch), plus shipping - and add something like $1 per additional picto if you want more than one.
Shipping looks like around $7 for the US (maybe less since I'm guessing on weights/sizes), and around $12 for out-of-country?

As for the pictos themselves, not sure how I'd do them, yet. I have glossy photo paper to print on, just have to iron out some kinks with the printer. But since they're just little pictures secured under the cabochon, I could add little personal things to each picto - feathers, flowers, whatever, drawn around the edges or intertwined with the glyphs. Lots of options, just don't expect them to be the most spectacular piece of art in existence - I'm human and this is the first time I'll be trying this ;.;
I can put things that aren't pictograms in, too, but the charms are going to be pretty small so you won't get to put like, a whole character reference in. But if you want say, an eye or some antlers or something, I think that'd be doable. I can draw some simple things for these, but if you want anything on the more complex side, it might be better if you have an image I can just put in.

TLDR;
Something like $5 to 10 USD per bracelet/necklace (unless you have an obscene number of pictos you want on it), plus shipping.

I have 20 pieces on the way. If I run out of pieces, I can always order more, so if they're all accounted for don't be shy about requesting.





Order List

  • Me - 5, bracelet
  • Cyda - Necklace, 1 (Fusion, must have purple)
  • TLR - ??
  • Din - ??
  • Blue - Necklace, 1

Total pieces used: 9?

Examples


The pieces are here!
Here are what the pieces look like: Bracelet/Necklace Chain, Setting, and Cabochon, (Lobster Clasps)
Earrings

The pictogram images are subject to changes, since they're just ideas at the moment.




Requesting



If you want something, fill this out:

Contact: (Skype or E-mail, please)
Type: Bracelet or Necklace
Length: (for necklaces - in inches or centimeters, please)
Number of Pictos:
Link to Pictos: http://tale-of-tales.com/TheEndlessForest/register/pictogram.php?username=
Color Requests:
Other Requests:



EXAMPLE:
Contact:
Type: Bracelet
Length: N/A
Number of Pictos: 2
Link to Pictos: Rire, Candlelight
Color Requests: Black/gold
Other Requests: Starbursts on Candle's, butterflies on Rire's




The money stuffs:
Paypal or proof of an equivalent donation to TEF
It'd be nice to break even on these, but I'm all for supporting TEF, too o3o
I'll put a Paypal button up here when I have a more solid shipping cost to give out.

Please remember, if you want to actually have these things in your hands, you're going to have to give me an accurate shipping address via either Skype or E-mail. Please make sure you are comfortable with this and that if you are a younger member of the community, you have permission from your parents/guardians.
thelittleraven's picture

I'd totally be interested!

I'd totally be interested! Except I don't have any money... I'd love to order one when I get some money though, which I plan on doing soon. So count me as one party who would be interested, I guess.
CydaLuva83's picture

Just got the okay from my

Just got the okay from my parents. Consider me an interested buyer. : D
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Aivilo's picture

\o/ I found a smaller

\o/
I found a smaller quantity of the glass pieces, so I went ahead and ordered them. I don't thiiink I'll get more interest than what I ordered for, but it should be chain I run out of first and if all else fails more chain doesn't cost too much.
It'll probably take a week or two for things to get here, so I guess in the meantime I'll be throwing around design ideas. At least, once I find my tablet >.> Where did that doodlebopper go.

Same here ^_^ Edit: Not

Same here ^_^

Edit: Not gonna put my order in right away. Wanna really think about what I want and see examples first ^_^
Aivilo's picture

I get the feeling I'm going

I get the feeling I'm going to make a dozen versions of these things in the time it takes everything to get here, lol. Been thinking on this project a long time, even if the actual implementation was done on a whim.
Anticipation!
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Aivilo's picture

^lmfao Edit: Bump in case

^lmfao

Edit: Bump in case any one else is interested o3o
din's picture

perhaps could i indefinitely

perhaps could i indefinitely save a spot? to think it over and stuff. is that ok?
Aivilo's picture

Yep o3o I doubt I'll run out

Yep o3o I doubt I'll run out of pieces for a good while yet.

Are each of the settings made

Are each of the settings made for double-sided attachments or are there some that can be a pendant?? If it's double then I'll want a bracelet but if there's a single then I'll take a necklace. I'll put in an official order in about a month when I'm done paying for a comission.
Aivilo's picture

They all have two loops. If

They all have two loops. If you know the correct chain length for a necklace, though, it'd still work for that. I was thinking I might could add some extra rings to allow for a more adjustable necklace, as well.
Smaller rings would make the chain hide behind the pendant, so it might sit differently than in the doodle (the one on the right):

Fixed spot ------------ Adjustable

Hmm. I'll probably go for

Hmm. I'll probably go for bracelet then. I don't have any, hardly. Plenty of necklaces and earrings.

Had a thought though...

maybe if you get a short cut of wire and some beads, you can dangle a bead or something off the extra end with the chain going through the other loop??
Aivilo's picture

Oh, yeah, or some little

Oh, yeah, or some little craft feathers! Or a trinket charm... Hobby Lobby has some little keys and wings and butterflies and all kinds of things that'd work. That's a good idea o3o

^_^ You're welcome. If you're

^_^ You're welcome. If you're up for that then I would be happy for a necklace in that style.
Aivilo's picture

Yeah, I could do that for

Yeah, I could do that for sure~ I'll let you know what kind of trinkets I find once the chain comes in and I get some clasps, since I'll have to go to HobLob for that.

Sounds good! I'll reserve

Sounds good! I'll reserve some $$ in the meantime ^_^

amg /flails around tracking

amg /flails around
tracking thisss
andcydawatrudoinsilly
CydaLuva83's picture

JinxyIlovetinythingslikethis.

JinxyIlovetinythingslikethis.

I don't have enough money to pay for an awesome plush.
because i'm fourteen and poor
But I'm good to go on a necklace. Plus I can wear it to school and show it off like "Yeah, my friend made this. She's awesome. be jelus."
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Draymier's picture

O.O I would totally go for

O.O I would totally go for some earrings. :/ Unfortunately im paying my roommates share of rent till next month. After that though I could definitely buy some! I can wear earrings at work so im always trying to find unique ones. If you decide not to do earrings thats okay, id still buy a necklace.
Osmotious's picture

oooooh. im interested. but

oooooh. im interested. but i'll sit here and wait a little.
add me on discord: Krisaur#9391
Aivilo's picture

Draymier - I'll keep that in

Draymier - I'll keep that in mind~ It's something like $10 for a few sets of earrings, so I probably won't order any unless a few more people are interested (unless you don't mind the price being a little higher).

Osmotious - just lemmi know :3


The chain shipped recently, so hopefully it'll turn up soon-ish~
Eltera's picture

Wow. Tracking this. It is

Wow. Tracking this.
It is remarkable idea!
Aivilo's picture

Bump~ All the pieces have

Bump~
All the pieces have shipped, hopefully will be in by next week.


Update: The settings and cabochons are here~
Bottle pop top for scale, and a quickly scribbled picto in one of the settings as an example. Printer is out of ink at the moment, so I couldn't print off one of the above examples.
Just waiting on the chain, now.
din's picture

sorry i havent said much else

sorry i havent said much else ;;
still mulling it over in my mind

i know i would love to have it, but who/what would i choose
and would i -really- wear it? idk guh sorry for indecisiveness ;A;
Aivilo's picture

Take your time; they aren't

Take your time; they aren't going anywhere Sticking out tongue
Draymier's picture

Whoops! Sorry, i forgot to

Whoops! Sorry, i forgot to reply to this O_O


I certainly don't mind the price being higher, but, i'm also interested in getting two pairs. Smiling
Aivilo's picture

October 12, 2013 -

October 12, 2013 - 9:13pm
Draymier - Okay, just let me know~

The chain is in today! Looks good! The links are wider than I thought, though, so I'll have to get some little connecting loops when I'm at Hobby Lobby for the lobster clasps. I'll try to go in tomorrow to take a look at what all they've got.
I also got some glossy photo paper. Having some issues with my printer at the moment, but aside from being kinda purple-y the test picto looks pretty good on it! You can see it in the picture linked above.



UPDATE
October 21, 2013

Got the lobster clasps and jump rings today, so I have all the pieces!
I also went poking around the charm and bead section, since there was a request for such things.
I only went to one place, and I know the other craftsy place in town has a lot of other options, so don't feel limited by what's in these pictures~

I stuck them all on my Twitter 'cause that's what's easy to reach from my phone. They're the numbered posts from 1 to 13.
https://twitter.com/Lepismatidae

Also, Draymier - I picked up some earring pieces today, too, since they were pretty cheap, so I can do those~ Might even make myself a couple, we'll see.
CydaLuva83's picture

Oooh! Those tiny keys look so

Oooh! Those tiny keys look so awesome.
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Aivilo's picture

Yeah, they're cute :3 Forgot

Yeah, they're cute :3

Forgot to add, I also have a few watch gears that I never managed to put to use. I'll try and put a picture of them up some time.

We've figured out it's the color ink in the printer giving us issues. I'll have to pick some new cartridges up this week, and then I should be good to print the little pictures out.
Pelicann's picture

I don't know if your still

I don't know if your still doing this, but it is amazing. I'm interested in getting one if you're still making them.
Aivilo's picture

We actually just got a new

We actually just got a new printer, so once I manage to get it working with my laptop and life settled down a bit, I can get back on these~
I definitely have plenty if materials.