Looking For Craft & Jewellery Tools. Then Look no Further
I have always been a keen crafter doing mainly cross stitch, scrapbooking and card making but as I have got older my eyes just cant cope with the cross stitch anymore. I have always wanted a small business of my own and about 5yrs ago my daughter had a baby but needed to go back to work after she had her little girl but didn't want to put her into a nursery. So I decided to become a stay at home Gran and look after her. Hence the birth of Magic Lady Crafts.
Contents
- How to Get Started
- Basic Tools & Equipment
- A Guide to Jewellery Pliers
- Round Nose Pliers
- Flat Nose Pliers
- Crimping Pliers
- Cutting Pliers
- 3 in 1 Pliers
- Flocked Bead Board.
- My Favourtie Links
- Magic Lady Crafts Products
- See what is going on at Magic Lady Crafts
- Jewellery Books and Projects
- Beads & Findings
- Like what you see, please rate my lens, and add feedback to my guestbook
How to Get Started
Jewellery making should be lots of fun whether youmake it for yourself or for selling. There are so many ideas on the internet that can turn you into a great designer. There are lots of different projects and tutorials to get you started. Or if you are really clever you can design your own and create you own unique line of jewellery.
When you start jewellery making you must understand that although some of the designs on the internet look simple making one yourself. To look the same could take a few attempts so please do not be disheartened. As they say practice makes perfect. Please don't expect to make perfect professional looking jewellery straight away.
Basic Tools & Equipment
You can have all the creativity in the world but with out the basic tools it's hard to create anything. As you get more experienced there are more specialized tools to be bought but to start with I suggest you just buy the basics that way you will not overspend on items you might never need.Pliers obviously are the main tool needed for jewellery making and I have listed a few below and there functions to get you started. They come in many styles to do many jobs such as making loops to crimping and cutting.
To make professional looking jewellery a mixture of pliers are required. To start with just invest in the basics such as wire cutters, crimping pliers, bent nose pliers, flat nose pliers. A beading board, storage boxes and tidy trays are also a good idea but not always essential to start with.
Round Nose Pliers
Round Nose Pliers are used to give a professional finish to the jewellery. The round nose pliers have a finer end measuring 1 to 2 mm. the making it easier to turn wires into loops, make more perfect round loops, smaller loops and also to open and close jump rings. These pliers are also great for winding wire which is required in some designs. It is not advisable to use these pliers for holding or gripping wire since the plier can leave visible marks on the wire Buy Now £4.99
Flat Nose Pliers
Flat Nose Pliers have flat tops and are smooth on the inside making them perfect for gripping or holding wires while you bend them with a round nose plier. The smooth insides make them ideal for holding beads, straightening or opening wires and jump rings. Buy Now £4.99
Crimping Pliers
Crimping Pliers are used with crimp beads used to even out the beads. The crimping effect can be achieved with other pliers, but they sometimes leave unsightly sharp edges. The crimping pliers usually have small arms which have grooves in them. They are available in several sizes and the one you should buy will depend on the size of the beads used for creating the beaded jewellery piece. Buy Now £4.99
Cutting Pliers
Cutting Pliers are used for snipping off the wire ends. Depending on the stringing material used to thread the jewellery, cutting pliers can be bought. Often inexpensive, it is advisable to buy a pair which will give a smooth cut wire. Some cutting pliers leave sharp ends which have to be filed manually. Cutting pliers can also be used to trim findings and other flexible beading wires. Buy Now £4.99
3 in 1 Pliers
3 in 1 Combo Pliers These pliers are great if you do a lot of craft fairs they consist of round, flat, & cutters all in one pair of handy pliers. This tool is aimed at anyone who keeps picking up the wrong pair. You'll hardly put this down! Knowing its just one tool makes it easy to take with you anywhere. This is the one tool that no serious beadier or jewellery maker should be without. Buy Now £4.99
Flocked Bead Board.
Flocked Bead Board Create up to 34 inch necklaces with this board.Board measures approximately 12 1/5 x 8 3/4 x 3/4 deep.This is a must for any jewellery maker. Design your jewellery in the tray, then just pick them up one by one and thread them onto your wire to make a beautiful necklace or braclet. It's great for making uniform lengths and measures in inches. It's also has handy compartments for storing your findings while making your jewellery.
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My Favourtie Links
- Craft & Bead Storage - Craft & Jewellery Tools
- Looking for craft storage or craft tools this is the place to go
- Kids Zone
- Vistit here for a great selection of crafts and educational crafts for children
Jewellery Books and Projects
Creative Beading: Over 60 Original Jewellery Projects and Variations
Amazon Price: $14.00 (as of 11/12/2009) 
Tiaras and Bridal Jewellery: Projects Using Beads and Wire
Amazon Price: $15.32 (as of 11/12/2009)
Creating Wire & Beaded Jewellery: Over 35 Beautiful Projects Using Wire and Beads
Amazon Price: (as of 11/12/2009)
Vintage-style Beaded Jewellery: 35 Projects Using New and Old Materials
Amazon Price: (as of 11/12/2009)
Wire and Bead Celtic Jewellery: 35 Quick and Stylish Projects
Amazon Price: (as of 11/12/2009)
Popular Woodworking's Arts & Crafts Furniture: 25 Projects For Every Room In Your Home
Amazon Price: $19.79 (as of 11/12/2009)
Authentic Arts & Crafts Furniture Projects
Amazon Price: (as of 11/12/2009)
The Encyclopedia of Two-Hour Craft Projects
Amazon Price: (as of 11/12/2009)
My Little House Crafts Book: 18 Projects from Laura Ingalls Wilder's
Amazon Price: $10.07 (as of 11/12/2009)
A Kid's Guide to Crafts: Wood Projects
Amazon Price: (as of 11/12/2009)
Beads & Findings
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GraceyGreen wrote...
hi Sandie, this is such a cool lens! I remember when I was in gradeschool, I used to love playing with beads and coming up with a masterpiece!(at least thats what i thought!)...i simply loved it and now you reminded me of an old-forgotten hobby. Thanks much for all the info! 5* for you!
Posted August 04, 2008
GraceyGreen wrote...
hi Sandie, this is such a cool lens! I remember when I was in gradeschool, I used to love playing with beads and coming up with a masterpiece!(at least thats what i thought!)...i simply loved it and now you reminded me of an old-forgotten hobby. Thanks much for all the info! 5* for you!
Posted August 04, 2008
cubskidswear wrote...
Hi Sandie
Thats brilliant, I have the biggest stash of beads and jewellery finding, I took up making earrings and pendants a couple of years ago but kind of got way laid but its so much fun and once you get the hang of it the possibilities are endless plus they are one of a kind, I always received wonderful compliments.
Will book mark your site for future use xx
Posted July 31, 2008
by Magic-Lady
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