In addition to the links below, each week, here in the Beginners’ Corner, I will feature a project perfect for the beginning jewelry maker. So, if you’ve always wanted to make your own jewelry but weren’t sure where to start, book mark the Beginners’ Corner right now.
Featured Project of the Week:
Get Started: Wire Work - Wire jewelry is a great place for beginners to start because it doesn't require a lot of tools, and you can make a number of projects right away by using only a few simple wire techniques. Get everything you need for your wire working tool box and start creating beautiful wire jewelry.
Earrings
Beaded Bead Button Earrings
Show off your favorite buttons and enhance them in this earring design that incorporates beaded beads into the design.
Button & Wire Earrings
Take the extra buttons attached to a fancy blouse and make a matching pair of earrings.
Pearl Hoops
Freshwater pearls are used in this design to make a pair of hoop earrings.
Pearl Dangle Earrings
These earrings have a dressy, elegant look that coordinate well with any other pearl jewelry you may already own.
Beaded Bead Earrings
You only need a few beaded beads to combine with stone, crystal, and glass beads so you can make earrings to match the Beaded Bead Bracelet.
No Wire Hanger Earrings
Unless you make them into a pretty pair of earrings like I did here. Use wire and beads to make a earring that will remind you of little wire earrings.
Sterling Silver Coil Earrings
Learn to make these simple pair of sterling silver earrings using 18 guage silver wire. You will also learn how this coiling technique can be used on a variety of jewelry projects.
Jetson Earrings
Make these cool futuristic wire and bead earrings.
Twisted Macrame Earrings
Half knots and a few beads are used to make these quick macrame earrings.
Fringe Earrings 101
Learn brick, ladder, and fringe all by making these beautiful seed bead earrings.
Basic Earrings
Instructions on how to make a pair of basic earrings.
Rock Candy Earrings
These remind me of a certain type of candy with a hole in the middle, and the beads are made from rocks, so I call them Rock Candy Earrings.
Bracelets
Big Pearl Bracelet
Big potato pearls are combined with stretchy cord to make this pretty and comfortable bracelet.
Color Your World
You don't have to hide that beading wire any more. With colored Soft-Flex(r) you can incorporate the color into your jewelry design.
Beaded Bead Bracelet
I combine stone beads, Czech crystals, glass beads, and the beaded bead to make a pretty bracelet.
Dainty Dangle Bracelet
You'll want to make a bunch of these because they look great worn together.
Toggle Macrame Bracelet
A toggle clasp is added to a macrame bracelet which is made up of beads and square knots.
Memory Wire Bracelet
Learn how to make a memory wire bracelet along with a few tricks on how to make your memory wire jewelry look unique.
Basic Wire Bangle
Learn to make a basic wire bangle bracelet. This design can also be altered by adding beads, stones, or more wire.
Necklaces
Front Toggle Necklace
Don't hide that cool toggle clasp. Make it part of the design and show it off in this unique necklace design which incorporates beads and chain also.
Crochet Amulet
A little yarn and a few crochet stitches make this cute little amulet necklace.
Dichroic Fused Pendant
Almost as simple as making a sandwich, these fused glass pendants use dichroic glass to give them a real punch.
Beaded Bottle: Part 1
Your own aromatherapy necklace can be created when you bead around a little glass bottle.
Tin Cup Necklace Instructions
Use cord, some findings, and a few beads to make this simple, popular necklace.
Making a Y Necklace
Learn how to use chain, beads, and a few findings to make your own Y necklace.
Illusion Necklace
You'll find this trendy necklace any many stores and boutiques. Make your own by following these easy instructions.
Rings
Fabricated Toe Ring
Make a toe ring using metal plate and hand tools. This technique can also be used to make a cuff bracelet.
Stitches & Tips
Claps & Your Jewelry Designs
Findings are important part of jewelry design. We couldn’t make jewelry without them. Clasps, in particular, are critical element to a jewelry piece because they can actually enhance the look of a piece. Listed here are some of the most often used clasps in jewelry designs.
Beading Around a Cabochon
Step by step instructions for using seed beads to bead around a glass, stone, or porcelain cabochon.
Beaded Bead
Make your own beads from beads. This is a five minute project for experienced seed beaders, and a good way to practice peyote for newbies.
Get Started: Seed Beading
Don't let those tiny beads scare you! It really only takes a few items and a small investment to get you started making seed bead jewelry.
Get Started: Fused Glass
Advice and suggestions for how you can get started making fused glass jewelry.
Get Started: Silversmithing
You need the right tool for the right job. With a minimum investment, you can get started creating silver jewelry.
Get Started: Wire Work
Get everything you need for your wire working tool box and start creating beautiful wire jewelry.
Get Started: Macrame Jewelry
You can get started making your own macrame jewelry for only a few dollars.
Brick Stitch in a Nutshell
Instrucitons for brick stitch also called Comanch Weave.
Ladder Stitch
A stitch that every seed beader should know how to do.
Bead Tip Pictorial
Follow these pictures so you can learn how to use bead tips for string up necklaces or bracelets.
Finding Classes
If you want to learn how to make jewelry or just learn more about techniques you use now, then read this feature to find out how to locate classes near you.
On-line Jewelry Making Classes
Here are a few links to sites that have jewelry classes you can take over the Internet.
Misc. Articles & Instructions
Wire & Bead Barrette
A long strand of beads and wire are coiled and twisted to create a one of a kind hair accessory.
Coiling Pony Tail Holder
Jazz up a simple elastic pony tail holder with wire and a mix of seed beads.
Brick Tree Ornament
Brick stitch along with large gree beads work up into this quick and easy holiday ornament. It looks like a tree and be hung from your tree.
Goofy Reindeer Ornament
Okay, he’s goofy looking, but sometimes you’ve got to have a little fun. This little guy should do the trick. So, get you your beads, and let’s start twisting some wire.
Beaded Ornament Cover
Use your beading skills to create this netted ornament cover from seed beads and tear drop beads.
Creating a Cabochon
Cabochons are used in all kinds of jewelry designs. Even if you never plan to make one, it's a good idea to understand the process.
Hemp Macramé Book Review
This little book can get you started if you're new to macrame or give you inspirational design ideas if you're not new.
Bead & Wire Butterfly
Make these little butterflies for hair accessories or to dangle from ear wires or chains.
Step by Step Soldering
Follow these steps and learn how to solder silver and copper.
Stringing Instructions
Instructions on how to string a simple beaded necklace.
Soldering Setup
Here is some helpful information about how to setup a safe place to do your soldering.
Knotting for Cheaters
Try this technique for simple way to knot a pearl or bead necklace.
Traditional Knotting
Here is the way I've learned to know using a more traditional approach.
Blade vs. Gage
Lots of info about saw blades including what's the right size for your gage or wire and more.
Cool Tools
This is a list of tools and equipment used for wire, fabricated, and soldered jewelry. It is by no means a complete list.
Easy Stone Setting
You can set stones using various commerically available settings. Learn about these settings and where you can find them.
Fabrication Tools
Learn about tools used for metal fabrication and soldering.
Bead & Wire Bunny
A few beads, a little wire, a few minutes equal lots of fun and a cute little bunny.
Glass Bead Pendant
Do you have a favorite glass bead? Learn how to make it into a pendant so you can wear it on a chain or put it on a beaded necklace.
Lapidary Shows
These shows offer a jewelry maker a variety of supplies and ideas.
Loop Technique
This technique is used in many projects such as Y necklaces and earrings.
Torch Work
Find out about stringer, twisties, and the basics of glass torch work.
Why Make Jewelry?
Here are some great reasons why we all enjoy this creative outlet.
Wire Working Tools
Here's a list of tools I find very useful when creating wire jewelry.
Working with Memory Wire
Here are some steps to follow for making a memory wire bracelet, necklace, or ring.
Findings
Wrap Toe Ring
A little round wire and a few minutes of your time and you can make this toe ring.
Hook & Eye Clasp
Learn to make your own clasp using silver or gold wire.
Making Jump Rings
Learn two ways to make jump rings, and a tip on how to close them properly.
