Bullet Jewelry Bracelets, My Next Project

It has been a long winter, and I have had little time to work on my Bullet Jewelry.  I have had some great ideas on items I plan to make for spring.  I am thinking about selling some of the cuff bracelets that I have seen other make with the 357 Magnum Bullet Slices.  Here is a picture of what they look like:

My idea is to put Bullet Slices and Swarovski Crystals completely around the bracelet.  I think I can get about 18-20 bullet slices and crystals on the cuff and I think it will look incredible.  Here is a picture of the 357 magnum slices that I have been buying:

They cost $27.99 for a package of 20.  I know this is expensive especially because I am basically using an entire package of bullet slices on a single bracelet.  I think it is worth it not only because the 357 Magnum is a very popular pistol, but because the ammunition for this gun is really expensive.  (I would know, my Husband has one).  I think I can sell this bracelet at one of my shows for $90.

I think the E6000 Glue that I have been using for the Bullet Jewelry Earrings that I made last year will work just fine but I think that I am going to use some fine sandpaper to scuff up the metal cuff before I glue the slices on.  My husband told me that this would help with the glue holding because it would add more surface area that the glue can grip.

I will post pictures of this project after I finish it.  My shows were such a success last year with the Bullet Jewelry earrings and pendants that I made that I am hoping to add a couple of high dollar pieces like this to my inventory.

Thanks for looking and good luck with your own projects

These are some of the latest designs that are available.  I am very impressed with the wide variety and selection that is on the market for Bullet Jewelry.

Making Bullet Jewelry Earrings

There are many types of Bullet Jewelry Earrings and lots of different styles that anyone can make themselves.  When someone says earrings the question comes to mind: Post or Dangle.  After that you have choices of color size and background.

Perhaps my favorite and the most simple design is a basic post earring.  These can be done easily and have a very classy look without too much going on.  The most popular of the post earrings is the 38 special.  They are a medium size and the .38 special is a more rare bullet at the shooting range.  The most common manufacturer stamps is Winchester, Federal,  and Speer.  When you make your design the most important thing is to have the headstamps match.  All you do is glue (using an E6000 glue) your post on the back and swarovski crystal in the front and you are done.  Its so simple that anyone can make it.

The simple dangle is also just as easy to do.  This requires taking your bullet slice and gluing it into a bezel cup.  After you add your Swarovski Crystal all you do is add the dangle fishhook and you are done.  Its only 1 extra step from the basic post earrings and easy for anyone to do.

Now that you have the basic steps it is easy to add length or even decoration behind the bullet slice.  The sky is the limit for what you can quickly and easily glue together.  For ideas take a look at www.wholesalebulletjewelry.com you will find items you can easily purchase and add to your earring project.

You can even add length by adding an additional bullet slice and swarovski crystal.  This is perhaps my favorite pair of earrings and is actually quite simple for a beginner to do in less than an hour.

Bullet Jewelry allows anyone to add their own creativity to their unique earring project.  Whatever, Your style is You can Make it Yourself.  Have Fun, and Good Luck with your project.

Bullet Jewelry Designs

DIY Making Your Own Bullet Jewelry

Making your own jewelry from recycled bullets can be a very unique project.  I have spent lots of time a the firing range looking down at the ground at all the shiny brass thinking what happens to all of it when we leave.  I know once fired brass is reloaded and used again, but there is something about seeing it laying in the dirt that makes me think it should be proudly worn and what better way than by making jewelry.

The hardest part about making bullet jewelry is cutting the bullet or drilling a hole in it so that it can  be attached to a pair of earrings or made into a pendant.  Personally, I like it when thin slices are made by cutting off the head leaving the stamp of the type of bullet like Remington, Federal, or Winchester.  Seeing the used primer and maker of the bullet gives great character to the jewelry piece.  That is why I prefer slices.  However, another great way to make jewelry (especially a bullet jewelry pendant) is to simply cut a hole thru the bullet casing and put a string or chain thru it.

There are lots of decorations that can easily be added to your jewelry piece.  There are Swarovski Crystals, or charms like deer or feathers that make great compliments to a piece of recycled jewelry.  Personally, My favorite is just a simple pair of stud earrings.  I get my post backings from www.WholesaleBulletJewelry.com they sell them really cheap something like $4.99 for 20.  Thats enough to make 10 pairs of simple earrings. 

Assembly is quick and easy.  Using a glue like E6000 is easy to work with and dries slow enough that you dont have to rush but quick enough that you can easily move your crystals or items into place before they set too strong.  I use a piece of styrofoam to stick my newly created pieces into while they dry.  By using a block of styrofoam, I can make sure the piece sits upright and doesnt slide while it dries.  It is easy to put multiple pieces in the same block of foam.

After the assembly glue process, I like to polish my bullet jewelry by taking Tarn-x or some other kind of brass or silver polish and gently rubbing it on with a paper towel.  This takes all the tarnish off and makes my new piece of jewelry shine like it is brand new.  Because brass tarnishes over time I find that I have to re-polish my jewelry pieces every 6 months or so that way they can continue to shine.

Only I know the secret that my earrings were once inside a gun at the firing range.  I have made some very unique designs that I get lots of attention from.  I just love bragging that I made my own jewelry.

I have even sold a few pieces on ebay and been very impressed with the profits.  There are lots of people making bullet jewelry, but I personally only wear my own designs.