Making Your Own Jewelry Series Part 4

I decided to look through my jewelry box today just to analyze what type of jewelry I tend to purchase for myself. I was curious if to see how much beaded jewelry I had as opposed to wire jewelry or if I just had sterling silver jewelry that would be made by someone who does metalsmithing. I found that I had a lot more variety than I thought! We are going to continue with our series on how to make your own jewelry today. I am still in awe of the vastly different ways there are to make jewelry! Yesterday we talked about wire jewelry and today we are going to talk about beaded jewelry.



Even with in the context of beaded jewelry, there are so many types to choose from. There is glass beading, seed beading, and even hemp beading. Beading, like wire jewelry is a good for a beginner from a basic skill and cost point. I am going to just give you a list of basic tools that you will need to help get you started.



First off, you need a pair of round nose pliers. As I said before earlier in the series, these are used for making loops or curling pieces of wire you are stringing the beads on. Flat nosed pliers are also good as they do very smooth on the inside and wont make patterns or mark up the wire you are working with. Glue and scissors the last two things you need to get to work.



Now let’s talk about supplies. You need to consider the type of beads you want to work with. I just have to say that if gemstones are your thing then you have got to check out the huge selection at www.traderlou.com You can also get other basic jewelry making supplies there to get you started. Nylon string or beading wire are 2 options to string the beads with. Findings (a word that describes all the stuff needed to string your beads together) that are needed to begin would be crimping beads, ear hooks, head pins, jump rings, clasps and bead tips. Just go on line and find a few simple bead designs to help you on your way.


Tomorrow we finish up with a few more types of jewelry making. I hope you are inspired to use your creative juices and learn a new hobby. I am not exactly sure my husband is as excited about this as I am but I will just have to remind him of his much more expensive hobbies…like golf and all will be good!

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