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Making Your Own Jewelry
A great artistic outlet, a way to make some extra money or a way to make sure you always have the right piece for any outfit or occasion. Jewelry Making is a great hobby. This lens will deal with all types of jewelry making. These will include beading, wire wrapping, lapidary arts, and more.
I have listed links for sites providing:
Tutorials, instructions and general information
Suppliers
Information on selling your jewelry
Great Websites with Jewelry Making Information!
- All Info About Jewelry Making - Free Instructions, Info, & Designs
- Jewelry Making - free patterns, techniques, designs, and resources for making your own jewelry
- Jewelry Making
- Jewelry making projects, tips, information, and more for beaders, wire workers, clay artists, and metalsmiths.
- Introduction to Faceting
- If you are interesting in learning about faceting gemstones, this is a great place to start! Lots of information!
- Ganoksin - Jewelry Making - The complete Gem and Jewelry Making Information Resource.
- Jewelry Making - Informational site on jewelry and related fields, offers a substantial library of articles and technical data, mailing list, galleries and trade tools.
- BOB'S BEADING TUTORIALS PAGES
- Beading Instructions
- How To Value Jewelry
- This Jewelry Appraisal EBook Course teaches anyone how to appraise jewelry. No expensive equipment needed.
- McFarland Designs: Free Jewelry Making Tutorial #2: 'Rosette' Wire Wrapped Ring
- If you are interested in learning to make wire wrap jewelry this would be a good place to start. This website offers step-by-step instructions for making a simple wire wrapped ring.
- Visit My Blog
- I deal with topics related to gemstones, beads and jewelry. Sometimes I write about the qualities of specific gemstones, sometimes news relating to gems and jewelry and sometimes just an interesting new gem material that I've found.
- Part One - Beginners Guide to Grinding, Sanding and Polishing Gemstone Cabochons
- A good step-by-step guide to making Gemstone Cabochons.
- Opal - The Queen of Gems
- Opal has been called 'The Queen of Gems'. This page will explore the beauty, history, science and mystique of Opals. Opals have been one of the world's favorite gemstones for centuries. But it is unlike any other gemstone in its structure and complexity. Its beauty comes not from its clarity or spar
Great Sites for Jewelry Making Supplies
Beads, gems, findings and supplies
- Palm Beach Gems
- Palm Beach Gems sells faceted and cabochon cut gemstones and all types of beads, as well as finished jewelry. There's also lots of information there on gemstones.
- Free Software for Jewelry Makers!
- The Metalynx PV Software Tool
Metalynx PV © is a free handy utility from Kitco Inc. that calculates the weight or length
of an item after you supply the dimensions. It will work for round or square wire, tube, sheet, and half-round wire. Our
versatile utility can even give you the difference in weight of any product based on a
Great Jewelry Making Books on Amazon
Teach Yourself VISUALLY Jewelry Making & Beading (Teach Yourself VISUALLY Consumer)
Amazon Price: $16.49 (as of 11/22/2008) 
Bead on a Wire: Making Handcrafted Wire and Beaded Jewelry
Amazon Price: $15.63 (as of 11/22/2008)
Marketing and Selling Your Handmade Jewelry: The Complete Guide to Turning Your Passion into Profit
Amazon Price: $14.93 (as of 11/22/2008)
Custom Cool Jewelry: Create 200+ Personalized Pendants, Charms, and Clasps
Amazon Price: $15.61 (as of 11/22/2008)
Shrink Art Jewelry (Klutz)
Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 11/22/2008)
Bead & Wire Art Jewelry: Techniques & Designs for all Skill Levels
Amazon Price: $14.95 (as of 11/22/2008)
Making Metal Jewelry: Projects, Techniques, Inspiration
Amazon Price: $10.17 (as of 11/22/2008)
7000 Years of Jewelry: An International History and Illustrated Survey from the Collections of the British Museum
Amazon Price: $19.77 (as of 11/22/2008)
Jewelry Studio: Wire Wrapping (Jewelry Studio)
Amazon Price: $15.61 (as of 11/22/2008)
Simple Soldered Jewelry & Accessories: A Crafter's Guide to Fashioning Necklaces, Earrings, Bracelets & More
Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 11/22/2008)
Great Stuff on CafePress
Ideas for Selling Your Jewelry
- Jewelry Shopping Service
- Secrets Of A Handcrafted Jewelry Shopping Service. Unlock The Secrets Of Selling Your Jewelry In A Profitable New Way. I Couldn't Believe I'd Never Heard Anyone Talk About This Before - Its A Wide-open Field With Tons Of Opportunities For Selling Your Jewelry.
- Start Your Own Jewelry Party Business
- Start Your Own Home Based Jewelry Business With This Easy Step-by-step Guide!
- Guide to a Profitable Jewelry Booth
- How to Sell Your Jewelry Like Crazy at Shows, Fairs, and Festivals
- Jewelry Inventory Software
- Powerful Jewelry Software That Will Transform
Your Beading Into An Organized, Efficient & Professional Business Overnight!
Great Stuff on eBay
Some of the items I have listed on eBay are jewelry that I've made. Other items, like gemstones and beads are for other jewelry makers.
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