Jewelry Making

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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
Wire Work Secrets for Jewelry makers: Make your Wire BEHAVE!
Learn the wire work jewelry secrets of pro jewelers. Free 5 lesson video e-course. Learn wire jewelry making and start making artisan quality jewelry for fun or profit.

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: $15.74 (as of 11/09/2009) Buy Now

Contemporary Copper Jewelry: Step-by-Step Techniques and Projects

Amazon Price: $15.61 (as of 11/09/2009) Buy Now

Beautiful Wire Jewelry for Beaders: Creative Wirework Projects for All Levels

Amazon Price: $14.93 (as of 11/09/2009) Buy Now

Inspired Wire: Learn to Twist, Jig, Bend, Hammer, and Wrap for the Prettiest Jewelry Ever

Amazon Price: $14.93 (as of 11/09/2009) Buy Now

Bead on a Wire: Making Handcrafted Wire and Beaded Jewelry

Amazon Price: $15.63 (as of 11/09/2009) Buy Now

Wire Style: 50 Unique Jewelry Designs

Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 11/09/2009) Buy Now

Great Stuff on CafePress 

Ideas for Selling Your Jewelry 

These are some places to get ideas and help for selling the jewelry that you make.
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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I have had a lifelong interest in rocks, minerals and gemstones. I make wire wrap, beaded and other types of jewelry. I also have been selling gemston... (more)

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