Things You'll Need:
- Jewelry Beads
- Jewelry Clasps
- Jewelry Findings
- Jewelry Supplies
- Jewelry Making Books
- Tweezers For Jewelry Making
- Jewelry Charms
- Internet Access
- Jewelry Wire
- Pliers For Jewelry Making
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Step 1
Educate yourself in the area of jewelry making that most interests you. Look for information on the Internet, in libraries and in bookstores.
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Step 2
Get some hands-on experience in your chosen area of jewelry making. You can easily learn some techniques - such as bead stringing - from books alone. Other techniques, such as various forms of metal casting, are best learned from a qualified instructor.
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Step 3
Find out what materials or equipment you will need in order to successfully complete your jewelry projects. Will you need to buy a lot of special equipment? If so, do you have the space in your home or workshop to store equipment and materials?
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Step 4
Consider the cost of your new hobby. Can you afford to buy the needed equipment and materials? Will you need to rent time, space or equipment in someone else's studio or workshop?
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Step 5
Evaluate the amount of time you have to invest in a hobby and choose an area of jewelry making that fits your schedule.
Comments
aejewelry said
on 7/6/2009 There are many websites devoted to helping beginners and more experienced crafters with different techniques.. like my blog!
http://aejewelry.blogspot.com/
artgasmdesigns said
on 5/22/2009 Also you can make them out of polymer clay. Take a look at what we do at http://ArtgasmDesign.etsy.com
kal30314 said
on 5/21/2009 thanks for the tip
nanamiz said
on 4/20/2009 There are tutorials on making nice jewelry rings at home at www.makesilver.com using simple tools. You can try some of the free PDFs.
jonny4u2 said
on 4/6/2009 i think i found a good info regarding diamonds on jewelryunder99.com... check it out ig u need more help.