I really want to start making my own Jewelry?

17 Mar 2010

17 Mar, 2010 jewelry making tools

Hello, I was reading a blog about a young
woman that makes her own jewelry and it
I went to her online store and her jewelry is
just amazing.

It truly inspired me to want to go
and start making jewelry both for fun
and a little profit also.

My problem is I have no idea where to
start, i dont know where to get the tools
the products to make them or even where
to get certain metals/wood/plastics to design
them and its kind of discouragiing

here is her jewelry site:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5753653&order=&section_id=&page=3

if there is someone out there that could help
i would really appreciate it

thanks in advance
-PeAcE♥
and theres no such thing
as bad advice ill take anything
thank u all for helping

Hey there,
I’m on the same boat! I’m 20 and I sell on Etsy. Here’s how I did it. Well to start off, get an idea of what type of jewelry you want to make. For example, do you want to make charm necklaces/jewelry, beaded jewelry, or eco-friendly jewelry? Once you figure that out, search online for any "bead stores" in your area. If you’re in the U.S., Michaels, Joanns, and Hobby Lobby all have a decent selection of beads and findings. If you’re overseas, you can search on Etsy.com for supplies. Just click on the drop down menu where it says "handmade" on etsy next to the search bar, change it to "supplies" and search for beads, charms, chains, or whatever. You’re going to also need some tools! Most jewelry-makers don’t go without a decent set of pliers. Personally, I think a set of round nose, flat nose, and cutting pliers are very important. Once you have the supplies, just search online for jewelry making tutorials. You can also buy a bead magazine/jewelry book. Hope this helps get you started!

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5 Responses

maaadiiisoonn:)
2010 Mar 17 1

i know this sounds TOTALLY corny and lame, but a good place to start with making jewlery would be to go to craft stores and try to make something, then sell it to your friends? there’s some things that you can do with little kid stuff that would look absolutely awesome!

good luck, and don’t let the fact that you don’t know where to start discourge you!
References :
blahblahblahblahblah
2010 Mar 17 2

look up "how to make jewelry" videos on youtube, your local library will have a section of books on crafting.
References :
I make jewelry too! http://coolstuffforsale.etsy.com
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2010 Mar 18 3

what products that is a must for jewelry making would be…

-chain, in whatever color i like a rusty cold and sliver
-3 types of jewelry pliers, they look like this http://cdn.dickblick.com/items/606/18/60618-group-3ww-l.jpg
-little hooks
-beads
-thin pieces of metal (not sure what they’re called)

this should start you off making some necklaces you would probably find these at your local bead store
References :
tealightshoppe
2010 Mar 18 4

Hey there,
I’m on the same boat! I’m 20 and I sell on Etsy. Here’s how I did it. Well to start off, get an idea of what type of jewelry you want to make. For example, do you want to make charm necklaces/jewelry, beaded jewelry, or eco-friendly jewelry? Once you figure that out, search online for any "bead stores" in your area. If you’re in the U.S., Michaels, Joanns, and Hobby Lobby all have a decent selection of beads and findings. If you’re overseas, you can search on Etsy.com for supplies. Just click on the drop down menu where it says "handmade" on etsy next to the search bar, change it to "supplies" and search for beads, charms, chains, or whatever. You’re going to also need some tools! Most jewelry-makers don’t go without a decent set of pliers. Personally, I think a set of round nose, flat nose, and cutting pliers are very important. Once you have the supplies, just search online for jewelry making tutorials. You can also buy a bead magazine/jewelry book. Hope this helps get you started!
References :
I have my own jewelry business: http://tealightshoppe.etsy.com
Gary Helwig
2010 Jul 21 5

Here is a good web page with information on how to get started in four different jewelry disciplines:

http://knol.google.com/k/how-to-get-started-making-jewelry-for-beginners#

The above web page has links to get additional information on each of the disciplines discussed. There are many other jewelry disciplines, but the above four are suitable for beginners.

Jewelry Making