Hand Health for the Jewelry Maker: Buffing Up Your Tools
Channel: Sparklesalot2
Date: 2021-11-13

I am planning on making short videos focusing on hand health for jewelry makers. I'm not an expert, but I am an "experiencer" and have worked on ways to keep my hands healthy!

This video demonstrates a very simple way to "buff" up your tools in order to alleviate stress on your hands while jewelry making!

Hi, my name is Tracy Sparks and I am the owner/designer/maker at Sparklesalot2 where I make handcrafted jewelry and accessories. I have been making jewelry for almost 20 years! I first started out making seed and bugle bead earrings to match some Native American rings I had inherited. After 6 months of trial and error, I finally got one pair made, (after numerous attempts). I was a Certified Jewelry Instructor at Michaels for over 8 years, which complimented the other creative part of my life, being a teacher on cello/violin and a musician/cellist playing in up to four orchestras and small ensembles. 

My styles and skills in jewelry making slowly evolved and finally settled on what I call “Boho-bling” and “Boho-western”. One of my favorite pieces to make are beaded chain necklaces, though my love for bead weaving will always be there! I do love to experiment with the pieces I make, because quite frankly, that is the fun part of being creative!!

You can find my jewelry pieces and/or videos on the following platforms:
Etsy, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and YouTube