How to Throw a "Design Your Own Jewelry" Party

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Designing and creating your own jewelry can be a fun hobby, but it is even better when you get your friends involved. Try throwing a "design your own jewelry" party so that you can create beautiful new pieces with a fun group of friends. If you plan the party well, all you will have to do during the event is have fun. Start planning your party at least a month ahead of time, so your friends and family have time to clear their schedule and make it to the event.

Things You'll Need

• Invitations
• Snacks
• Beverages
• Jewelry making supplies
• Scissors
• Wire cutters
• Adhesive

Instructions

1. Set the date and location for your party. When you think about the location, consider the things that you will need to make jewelry. Having adequate table space for your guests to work on is important.

2. Send out invitations. If you have the space, consider letting your friends invite other craft-oriented people who would enjoy a jewelry making party. You may meet new friends who share some of your favorite hobbies. Use Evite or a similar online service for fast invitations and RSVPs.

3. Decide if you want to have a jewelry "pot luck." While you could purchase all the necessary beads, strings and clasps yourself, another alternative is to have each guest bring something to share.

4. Make a list of everything you need to have on hand for the jewelry making. Consider things like beads, chains, clasps and string. Do not forget that you will need to have scissors, glue, pliers or wire cutters on hand to aid in the jewelry designing.

5. Visit your local craft supply store or check the internet for deals. You may be able to buy closures and beads in bulk, getting you a better price per item.

6. Plan the appetizers or snacks you will serve during the party. Having snacks and beverages on hand will make the party festive and fun. Choose appetizers that can be made in advance and served when your guests get hungry so that you don't have to leave the party to cook.

7. Create goodie bags for your guests to take home with them. These can include anything from more supplies to keep designing jewelry to ideas for projects or jewelry that you made yourself.

8. Set up the room in advance. If everything is ready to go when the guests begin to arrive, you can just enjoy the day with your friends. Set up food and beverages in a way that guests can serve themselves if you want to take part in the jewelry designing.

Tips & Warnings

• Create a theme and decorate the room with style.

References

• How to Throw a Jewelry Making Party