Bead Jewelry Making - Getting Started
Would you like to learn bead jewelry making?
I’m happy to share the following resources that were a help to me in getting started.
You will need to purchase tools and supplies based on the type of bead jewelry you want to make. Choosing a technique (bead stringing, bead weaving or wire work) will help you know which ones to begin with.
This article on Getting Started with Wire Jewelry Making gives more detailed advice on setting up your workshop and which supplies to purchase.
One of the first things I wanted to understand when I started making jewelry was the different types of beading threads, cords, and wires. Debbie Witenski explains this very well in this article. Thanks Debbie!
Now that you know what you need and how to setup your work space, you’ll need an inexpensive place to buy all of the things you need. From my experience, buying beads from an online wholesaler is often less expensive than buying from your local craft store.
If you are very creative and coming up with your own designs comes naturally, then once your supplies arrive and your space is well organize, you’re ready to get started. However, if you need a few patterns or how to videos to get you off to a good start, these can be found easily on the internet and many are free.
So far, Fire Mountain Gems is hands down my favorite online wholesale jewelry making supply source. They have a big selection at affordable prices. Be sure to check out the entire site! You can even order a free catalog to have on hand for all your future needs.
I hope you found this information useful. If you have a resource for bead jewelry making that you love, feel free to leave it in the comments section.
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Nina Designs is a great online resource for high quality sterling silver beads, clasps, and earring findings. You can find a lot of other great jewelry making supplies there too.
I love to use the
sterling silver alphabet
charms from Nina Designs.
You can also find a great
online classroom at Nina Designs. It’s free and informative. Easy to follow instructions.