Make Your Own Jewelry

Making your own jewelry can be a very passionate hobby. All you need is the right tools and supplies to get started.

Your first and best investment for making jewelry will be a jewelry kit. This kit will help you to make some marvelous pieces and give you plenty of confidence. Kits will include the tools you need to get started, like a needle-nosed pliers and clasps. Find out more in this handy book.

You’ll also need chains for necklaces and bracelets, backings for earrings, posts to create anything that dangles, and supplies to link it all together. Watch for sales at your local craft stores for sales as these supplies can be very expensive.

Next you will need beads. Beads are made from a variety of things, such as metal, glass, clay, plastic, and even wood. You can make your own beads too, if you enjoy working with polymer clay. When shopping for beads, look for a variety of sizes, shapes and colors so that you can make a number of different designs with your jewelry.

Next you will need a magnifier to help you see. A magnifier headset is your best investment. Using a magnifying glass is doable but not practical as you will need both hands to work on your jewelry. Another option is a standing magnifier. Having the correct magnifying tools will help to keep you focused.

Last but not least, you will want to have a flat and level surface so that you can keep the beads from rolling around. Be prepared with this step by step guide.