Jewellery makers
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When I first dabbled I was lent some beads, some of the little findings with the flat ends, some varying chains and a couple of charms. I had a pair of jewellery pliers and some clippers.
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You should be able to get little kits in bead shops or online
You just need...
Round nose and flat nose pliers, some cutters; though you may find them in the chaps tool box if you are dabbling
Some kind of string, elastic or wire(tiger tail / beadalon), beads, jump rings, head pins, crimps maybe, chain maybe, clasps
Hobbycraft will sell all that but they aren't cheap, good to start off though, and they will sell little starter packs and tool packs, bet you can start for about £15
They will also do some little leaflets on how to make things, so pick up a few of them
Watch out, you'll get addicted, I did
You just need...
Round nose and flat nose pliers, some cutters; though you may find them in the chaps tool box if you are dabbling
Some kind of string, elastic or wire(tiger tail / beadalon), beads, jump rings, head pins, crimps maybe, chain maybe, clasps
Hobbycraft will sell all that but they aren't cheap, good to start off though, and they will sell little starter packs and tool packs, bet you can start for about £15
They will also do some little leaflets on how to make things, so pick up a few of them
Watch out, you'll get addicted, I did
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I love it, you rally only need what's been said..
There are a few shops, bought most of mine on eBay
xxxx
There are a few shops, bought most of mine on eBay
xxxxI don't make bead jewelry much for my shop, I make more metal and cloth jewelry.
First things first...You're going to spend money....Spend it on what you LOVE! Shop around, find beads, feathers, jewels, whatever you like and buy that stuff. A lot of kits come with things, but most of the kits I have looked at weren't THAT great
Also when you're considering jewelry, and I say this particularly with piercing jewelry, make sure what you are using as a base, or the part going into your skin, is safe! I know a lot of people have horrible allergies to certain metals, so I ALWAYS ALWAYS (again, I don't make jewelry for personal use, I don't have allergies, but it's for my customers) use surgical steel or better. Little more pricey, but lasts way longer and your skin doesn't turn funky colors!
Get wire cutters, needle nose pliers, metal benders, "pinching" or "clasp" pliers, and all of that. They are so so so helpful, too.
And have loads and loads of fun doing it! I have made some seriously funky stuff by complete accident and it has wound up being my favorite! Lol
First things first...You're going to spend money....Spend it on what you LOVE! Shop around, find beads, feathers, jewels, whatever you like and buy that stuff. A lot of kits come with things, but most of the kits I have looked at weren't THAT great
Also when you're considering jewelry, and I say this particularly with piercing jewelry, make sure what you are using as a base, or the part going into your skin, is safe! I know a lot of people have horrible allergies to certain metals, so I ALWAYS ALWAYS (again, I don't make jewelry for personal use, I don't have allergies, but it's for my customers) use surgical steel or better. Little more pricey, but lasts way longer and your skin doesn't turn funky colors!
Get wire cutters, needle nose pliers, metal benders, "pinching" or "clasp" pliers, and all of that. They are so so so helpful, too.
And have loads and loads of fun doing it! I have made some seriously funky stuff by complete accident and it has wound up being my favorite! Lol
