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Beginners' Corner (183)
We all have to start somewhere, so why not at the beginning? Right here is a perfect place to begin your journey into the wonderful art of jewelry making. This area includes archived articles and projects designed for the beginner. They cover a number of jewelry genres from metal work to beading. Just select a link for the category you want to explore.

Jewelry Making E-Course (19)
Learn how to make jewelry at home with one of these free jewelry making e-courses. Some are crash courses, so they move quickly. Others give you more time to learn from each lesson. Discover new techniques in beading, wire work, metal clay, and more. Take a class on how to start your own jewelry business. New classes are added all the time.

Wire Work (282)
Wire is very versatile and can help you create fabulous hand-craft jewelry.

Beading Projects (418)
You'll find beaded jewelry projects of all kinds here as well as helpful beading tips and information. Make earrings, necklace, bracelets and much more.

Metal Jewelry Making (241)
The following projects and articles cover fabrication and soldering techniques related to jewelry making. Learn to make jewelry using all kinds of metals such as copper, brass, sterling silver, fine silver, and gold.

Glass Jewelry Making (91)
Learn about hot glass, which is now a hot technique in the jewelry making world. Try out projects from fusing to lampworking.

Clay/Metal Clay Jewelry (107)
Clay is versatile medium used for all kinds of arts and crafts. Learn about metal clay, such as Precious Metal Clay and Artclay, and discover how you don't have to be a goldsmithing to make metal jewelry. This section also covers polymer clay and paper clay.

Fiber/Mixed Media Jewelry (93)
From macarame to sewing, you'd be surprised at the jewelry you can make using fiber.

Jewelry Business/Trends (208)
Articles about selling your work and other jewelry business related information are linked here. This also includes some interesting interviews with jewelry makers who run successful business.

Jewelry Designing/Careers (49)
Learn about becoming a jewelry designer. How do you design jewelry? Where do you begin? What sort of professionally opportunities are available? What type of schools offering training in designing?

Book/Magazine Reviews (119)
Before you buy, read my reviews on a variety of jewelry making books and magazines.

Tool/Kit Reviews (32)
From pliers to polishers, I've tested out all kinds of jewelry making tools, kits, supplies, and various related equipment and given you my opinion if they get the thumbs up or down.

Jewelry CDs & Videos (39)
You can learn to make all kinds of jewelry, from beading to wire to soldering, in the comfort of your own home. There are lots of CDs, DVDs, downloadable .pdf files, and jewelry making videos on the market and I have reviewed a number of them for you.

Jewelry Making Supplies (307)
Find the supplies you need to make all kinds of jewelry: beads, metal, wire, fiber, glass, gemstones, tools, equipment, and more.

Holiday Jewelry Projects (167)
Make beautiful jewelry, just for the holidays. Wire, beads, metal and more are covered in these projects and links. Many jewelry items can also be used as decorative ornaments.

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