Have you been wanting to create your own jewelry? Do you want to create all of the projects in your Pinterest board but don’t know where to start? You are in the right place! This beginner’s class is the perfect jumpstart to learn and master the basic techniques that you need to create an infinity of […]
Jennifer Heynen designs quilting fabric, happy sewing patterns, makes ceramic beads and jewelry, quilts, sews, crochets, paints ceramics, and more.
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Learn how to make jewelry from scratch with this easy and free guide.
Buying the right jewelry, whether for you or someone else, can be flustering at times. This is usually because you do not know what to look for to ensure that your jewelry purchase is the right one…
This post brought to you by Beadalon.com. Thanks Beadalon for sponsoring this post and helping me to share my love of DIY jewelry making.It’s one of the great mysteries of the universe. Well….the jewelry making universe anyway. Beading wire. This is nylon coated beading wire we are talking about. It’s flexible and used for stringing […]
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Hey, Hey, Have you seen all of the infographics on Pinterest lately? If not, they are basically a visual guide to learning something. They are perfect for me because as you could probably guess I am a visual learner. I have found myself pinning a lot of them lately. At the same time, I have been designing loads of jewelry. My jewelry designs require pretty basic skills to put together. I had an ah ha moment and realised I should make some infographics for the basics. I made them for you so you could print them out and hang them on your studio wall or you could pin them on one of your Pinterest boards. Either way they are pretty little reminders of the basics. This one is going to be my new computer wallpaper, because when I am ordering beads online I NEVER have it in my head how big beads are in millimeters. I made it so if you click on the image, it will enlarge and you can print it on a single piece of paper. Plus if you're reading this at my blog, you can run your mouse over the top for a pin it button. Enjoy! Let's Connect, Visit my Website, Etsy Shop, Blog, Facebook
Get started jewelry making with these ten easy guides to make your own bracelets, earrings, and necklaces. I'll walk you through the exact process to make each project so you know it will turn out exactly as you envisioned.....
Wire wrap tutorials for beginners. Wire wrapping techniques. Free wire wrapping tutorials for beginners. How to start wire wrapping stones.
Learn how to make a single pearl necklace at home step by step with this free tutorial. See how to make a pearl pendant with just a few supplies!
Today I want to share with you guys a simple and classic wire wrapping technique — herringbone weave. To make it more fun, I also tweaked the design and created two variations. Let’s get started! This post contains affiliated links. If you buy something through […]
When making jewelry, there are many different ways to use a simple clasp. This post from the Craftsy Blog does a great way in explaining 8 of the most common types and the most appropriate ways to…
Here are some tips for making and selling jewelry successfully and starting your home-based jewelry business. This is a great work from home option.
I was planning to start Jewelry making from a long time. I can hear some of you saying "Me too", so this post is for you. After I attended a free jewelry making class at Michaels, I couldn't stop any further from stepping in. Great reason, my niece birthday was coming up and I thought why not make her a pretty necklace. My niece loves pink as much as I do. So I grabbed few white and pink glass pearl beads to get started. Supplies I used for necklace: Darice White glass beads Darice pink glass beads Crystal Rondelle Spacer Beads 2 Crimp Beads Heart shape toggle clasp Darice Made with love metal charm Beading wire Jewelry making tools: Side cutter pliers, Flat nose pliers, Crimping plier, Round nose pliers(not needed to make this chain but for earrings) Bead Board (optional) Arrange beads in a pattern you like. Just play around a bit with beads you have and you can create something unique. This is where a bead board comes very very handy. It not only helps you keep your beads from rolling all over but also gives you a vision of how your design looks even before you make it. However, if you don't have one then use cotton fabric as a bead mat. It just helps a little. Once you are happy with your design, go ahead and start adding beads to the beading wire from one end. Don't cut the beading wire yet, just let it stay in your spool and keep adding the beads at an open end. (If you cut the wire prior to adding beads chances are sometimes while you add beads on one end they slide off the other end or sometimes you can fall short of wire to crimp at the end) Check if you are satisfied with the length of necklace. Hold the beaded ends tightly and place around your neck to check the length. If you are satisfied, leave 3 inches of extra wire on both ends and cut the wire. (Incase you want to lengthen the necklace, cut few more extra inches of wire and add extra beads to both ends to keep necklace symmetrical.) To one end of the wire add a crimp bead, ring part of toggle and an optional charm. Enclose the clasp, charm in wire by bringing back wire into crimp bead. Crimp the crimp bead using crimping pliers. Source: Beadalon.com Above instructions found on beadalon website describes clearly how to crimp. After Crimping, tug on wire to check if the wire is secured properly. Go ahead and cut the wire leaving about half inch of wire (using side cutter pliers). Pull the beads back in to place. Beads will cover the half inch piece of wire we left. To the other end of necklace add a crimp bead and rod part of toggle clasp. Enclose the rod part of clasp with wire by bringing back the wire into crimp bead and few white beads(or which ever color beads you used). Tug on wire tight enough so that there is no gap left in necklace anywhere. Crimp the crimp bead using above instructions. Tug once again to ensure the wire is securely crimped. Cut the extra wire with side cutter pliers. Tada!!! Your first pretty necklace is ready :) Adore it by wearing with a proud smile. I am glad my niece loved it and she could appreciate the fact that its handmade. I hope this tutorial helped you. I love to hear your comments. In next post, I will show you how easy it is to make an elastic bracelet. P.S: Make sure you like my Facebook page Let's Make it Lovely to stay connected. Have a good day :)
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I am regularly asked for recommendations on different tools, materials, resources and services available to those learning to make jewelry. As a result I’ve put together a list of recommended jewelry making resources that I’ve either personally used (in most cases) or which have come highly recommended to me by people I trust. I’m also... Read More »
So, you are ready to become a jewelry maker? You are in luck! This collection, 240 Beginner DIY Jewelry Tutorials, is perfect for you. Designing your own jewelry is a ton of fun and opens up a whole new world of creative possibilities. You are sure to love the artistic freedom that comes from creating your own beginner homemade jewelry designs. First, though, you need to master the basics. That is where this jewelry making for beginners collection comes in. From macrame to stringing and wire work to stitching, you will discover the basic techniques of DIY jewelry making. Between all the tools, techniques, terminology, and materials, learning how to make jewelry can be a bit intimidating at first; but, with these tutorials meant for jewelry making for beginners, you can feel less intimidated. Each section covers a different technique and within that collection, there are projects to test out your newly acquired jewelry making skills. So don't be stressed, jewelry making is fun and exciting. Explore a plethora of accessory making opportunities with these DIY jewelry making tutorials. Plus, rather than staring blankly at the jewelry tool section of the craft store, make sure to check out our jewelry guide video below! Jewelry tools can be intimidating for any beginner, but thanks to this guide, you'll learn all the ropes. Subscribe to our newsletter for amazing jewelry patterns delivered to your inbox daily!
Here is a step by step Free Jewelry tutorial for a Snake Ring without weaves for beginner to try and understand the technique. Will be pos...
It's wonderful to have all sorts of jewelry making resources on the internet. Less wonderful is the non-standard way of expressing jewelry wire dimensions. I'm still on gauge but others use metric a
Want to DIY your clasps? Learn how to make wire jewelry clasps for beginners! Perfect for bangles and necklaces.
Jewelry findings can be incredibly confusing, especially to those who have only started their DIY crafting and jewelry-making journey. The best news is that it's easy to start learning how findings work.
Handmade jewelry is a popular product to sell, which means if you want to run a profitable jewelry business, you must stand out to sell out. Here's how.
Hey, Hey, Have you seen all of the infographics on Pinterest lately? If not, they are basically a visual guide to learning something. They are perfect for me because as you could probably guess I am a visual learner. I have found myself pinning a lot of them lately. At the same time, I have been designing loads of jewelry. My jewelry designs require pretty basic skills to put together. I had an ah ha moment and realised I should make some infographics for the basics. I made them for you so you could print them out and hang them on your studio wall or you could pin them on one of your Pinterest boards. Either way they are pretty little reminders of the basics. This one is going to be my new computer wallpaper, because when I am ordering beads online I NEVER have it in my head how big beads are in millimeters. I made it so if you click on the image, it will enlarge and you can print it on a single piece of paper. Plus if you're reading this at my blog, you can run your mouse over the top for a pin it button. Enjoy! Let's Connect, Visit my Website, Etsy Shop, Blog, Facebook
