Beadmaking - Beadmaking Tools and Beads
Beadmaking Tools are sometimes confusing ...
There are a few absolutely essential tools and literally hundrds of others to tempt you with !
Making your own bead jewelry is a fascinating and fun way to make jewelry either for your self or as gifts for friends or relatives.
The tools needed range from a simple pair of pliers up to complete toolkits costing 100$ !
Beadmaking is a very old craft going back to Egyptian times and earlier .
The basic principles of making jewelry are below together with a list of absolute essentials.
The latest technique in Jewelry making is the use of PMC (precious metal clay) which you can use to make rings,findings,earrings,pendants and even small sculptures and brooches.
You'll find that after making a few necklaces or bracelets you may suddenly run out of ideas - fortunately there are numerous books to help you with patterns or designs.
A word about Pliers
I also like getting new tools.
A problem has become apparent with all the pliers I bought - well two problems in fact - one is VERY sharp corners on the outside edges and the rubber hadles slip exosing a razor-sharp spring.
You can file the corners down so that's not such a problem but the spring that either pushes the points aprat or holds them together is an essential part of the pliers.
You should really do this BEFORE the problem arises or you'll have to reset the springs so that they interlink before using the additional tape.
To get around it just get some builders Duct tape and wrap it around the rubber at the points end overlapping on to the exposed metal between the grip and the points. That should do the trick. However with a pair you use regularly the rubbers will fray and you might like to extend the duct tape over all the rubber. Make sure the tape is flat and rub it down or you will get callouses after a while. Its better than buying a new pair ! (of course it doesn't solve the problem of losing them ...)
Bead on a Wire - Great Wire & Beading Book
Probably the BEST book for beginners to intermediate.
Bead on a Wire: Making Handcrafted Wire and Beaded Jewelry
Amazon Price: $15.63 (as of 07/26/2008)
This book teaches you all the basics you will need for making your own wire and bead jewelry.
Click the link and then click the illustration at Amazon.com to see lots of sample pages from this book.
Basic Tools for beadmaking
What you really,really need.
Small pair of pliers with flat ends
(Two pairs will be really useful to avoid damaging your fingers as you'll need to bend wire a lot !)
Large pair of pliers with similar ends.
Needle nose pliers to make your own findings.
Side cutter pliers.
Beading Mat (essential or you'll spend the rest of your life searching for beads on the floor )
Tweezers
Tipp-ex to mark bead positions on wire.
Large pair of cheap nail clippers
Silver wire
Crimp beads (Silver are easiest to use)
Split rings
Ear-ring findings - hooks -either Silver or Gold
Chain for making charm bracelets
Silver pins or eye pins
beads
Swarovski crystals
Beading wire
Beading flexible wire for bracelets
charms for charm bracelets or watches
You can get most of these on Amazon or Ebay.
Shopping for beads on Ebay is VERY addictive !
You may want to extend this list to a rock polishing machine to polish your own pebbles or rocks but before you buy a rock tumbler please note that these are NOISY and you should have an outdoor shed or garage to tumble your rocks in ! (Or face the direst of threats from your spouse or other family)
Modern Precious Metal
Precious Metal Clay from eBay
Fetching new data from eBay now... please stand by
Books on PMC - Precious Metal Clay
PMC is easy to use silver or gold based material for firing in your own home !
After firing the clay part disappears leaving you with your own jewelry in silver or gold (after finishing & polishing)
PMC Technic: A Collection of Techniques for Precious Metal Clay
10 leading Artists show you how to make jewelry with PMC
You can learn their. Innovative techniques with clear instructions and examples.Includes : Tonya Davidson: Using the PMC Syringe
Celie Fago: PMC Hinges
Jennifer Kahn: PMC Bezels
Doris King: Fusing Sterling and PMC
Terry Kovalcik: Viscosity Painting
Noortje Meijerink: PMC on Ceramic
Kelly Russell: Using Stencils with PMC
Barbara Simon: Lampworking and PMC
CeCe Wire: Water Etching on PMC
J. Fred Woell: Coreless Beads
Probably better for Intermediate users but good basic stuff too.
Amazon Price: $30.00 (as of 07/26/2008)
List Price: $30.00
Usually ships in 24 hours
New Directions in Metal Clay: 25 Creative Jewelry Projects
PMC is the most exciting material in modern Jewelry .
Its easy to mould and shape and all the techniques are covered in this book, You will be surprised at your stunning results. CeCe includes every form and formula, and an extensive array of techniques including enameling methods such as champlevé, inlaying with epoxy resin, and silk screening. The book includes twenty-five projectsranging from beginners to advanced You wil find out how to make gorgeous beads, a lovely contemporary brooch, modern stacked rings made from both silver and 22 karat gold.
Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 07/26/2008)
List Price: $24.95
Usually ships in 24 hours
Metal Clay Jewelry: Projects. Techniques. Inspirations.
Superb beginners to intermediate book on PMC covers pretty much everything you need to get started in this great craft.
Click on the pictures at Amazon to get a view inside the book.
Amazon Price: $15.63 (as of 07/26/2008)
List Price: $22.99
Usually ships in 24 hours
Metal Clay for Beaders
Stunning and very Modern Designs for you to make in PMC
Very Popular (justifiably) book on beads & PMC by Irina Miech
Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 07/26/2008)
List Price: $19.95
Usually ships in 24 hours
More Metal Clay for Beaders: 18 Innovative Projects
Another superb book of PMC designs for Beaders. If you liked Metal Clay for Beaders then you'll LOVE this one ! by Irina Miech
Amazon Price: $14.93 (as of 07/26/2008)
List Price: $21.95
Usually ships in 24 hours
Teach Yourself to Make Precious Metal Clay Jewelry with this video
The video is in NSTC (American Format) so check your VCR can play it !
This Video Tutorial will tech you how to sculpt,mould carve and stamp your work.
You then air dry it and fire it in a kiln. The piece will then turn into silver,gold or platinum with stunning results.
You will learn all the basicsof forming PMC into sheets, balls, and ropes: make molds, forms and learn how to carve it. Finally, you will learn finishing techniques including tumbling, brushing, oxidizing, polishing and burnishing. The four projects include a syringe work earring set, a stamped rope edge pendant, a stone set fold over bail pendant and making molded elements.
Precious Metal Clay Vol. 1 - The Beginners Workshop Silver in No Time by Linda Bernstein
Amazon Price: (as of 07/26/2008)
List Price:
If you are just starting out in PMC then this video will teach you all the basics.
The video costs less than a studio workshop to learn this technique and is a great investment for your jewelry talents !
Designing Jewelry
CASTING-MATT JEWELRY DESIGN TEMPLATE SET
Amazon Price: $85.50 (as of 07/26/2008)
Jewelry Design: The Artisan's Reference (Jewelry Crafts)
Amazon Price: (as of 07/26/2008)
Jewelry Design in the 21st Century
Amazon Price: $60.00 (as of 07/26/2008)
You Can: Master Jewelry Design & Creation
Amazon Price: (as of 07/26/2008)
Dremel 684-01 20 Piece Clean & Polish Rotary Tool Accessory Kit With Case
Amazon Price: $11.93 (as of 07/26/2008)
Bookmark this page
To add this page to DIGG just click on the next button - Thanks
Beading Blogs
- Clay Cane Slicing Techniques for Polymer Clay Jewelry Bead Making
- Tip #71: How to slice your polymer clay canes with little to no distortion ? Making bead jewelry with less waste:. Getting a nice clay cane slice to use on your next polyclay jewelry making project can sometimes be trickier than it ...
- How To Make Beaded Jewelry - Upgrade Your Bead Jewelry Making By ...
- If you are primarily making bead jewelry using bead stringing techniques, I recommend that you give bead weaving a try. Unlike bead stringing where you run your string or wire through a set of beads in one direction, with bead weaving ...
- My friend's hobby was making bead jewelry. I bough...
- My friend's hobby was making bead jewelry. I bought pierced earrings and necklaces from her last Saturday. The necklaces are my mother's. They had a good reputation from other friends.
- The art of making bead jewelry
- Bead jewelry making is a work which may be done by anyone, even if they are not trained specially for bead work.
Ultrasonic Jewelry Cleaner - FANTASTIC DISCOUNT ! ONLY $ 198 !!
Save $ 152 on retail from Amazon.com and they only have a few left !
I think there are now only 4 left ....
New! Ultrasonic Cleaner Timer Heater 3l *Commercial Grade*
Amazon Price: $198.00 (as of 07/26/2008)
List Price: $350.00
Sometime you will need to clean lots of jewelry and this is the easiest way to do it.
A full description is on the Amazon website
Just click on the picture or link for more details
Usually ships in 1-2 business days
New Beadmaking Video
How to make glass beads Part I
Glass Lampwork Artistry by Gail Kops
Runtime: 5:34
25580 views
10 Comments:
Guide To Your Profitable Jewelry Booth.
So What went wrong ?
You took a nice booth or table at a crafts show and sat and waited for the customers to buy -and you waited and waited !
Yet other vendors seemed to do a brisk trade - often with similar goods to yours.
THere are answers to this problem - you need ADVICE from someone with lots of show and exhibition experience.
Here's one hint -
Get the BEST POSITION in the show that you can - often by the entrance or stairs this is where people begin their buying experience.
If you don't ask for a specific position you'll be dumped in the backwaters of doom !
The Secrets Of Selling Handcrafted Jewelry Like Crazy At Shows, Fairs, And Festivals.
This ebook is loaded with proven strategies, tips, and years of experience that you won't find anywhere else!
You can access "Ultimate Guide to Your Profitable Jewelry Booth" for about the same price you'd pay for a few strands of beads.
This is a MINIMAL cost ebook and should pay for itself really quickly.
There's a no-quibble money-back GUARANTEE and if you don't like it just ask for a refund Tell me about the Jewelry Booth Guide !!
Jewelry Making Videos
Make Your Own Jewelry : Casting, Patterns & Molds : Jewelry Casting: Part One
Runtime: 4:25
30521 views
10 Comments:
Beaded Jewelry Making Tips on Beading Techniques and Bead Supplies : Leather Beading Projects
Runtime: 2:54
8576 views
3 Comments:
Make Your Own Jewelry : Casting, Patterns & Molds : Jewelry casting: part 2
Runtime: 2:38
14919 views
9 Comments:
Make Your Own Jewelry : Casting, Patterns & Molds : Jewelry casting: part 3
Runtime: 1:45
17575 views
8 Comments:
Make Your Own Jewelry : Casting, Patterns & Molds : Jewelry making patterns
Runtime: 1:26
9038 views
0 Comments:
Make Your Own Jewelry : Casting, Patterns & Molds : Ring sizing tool
Runtime: 1:01
4249 views
2 Comments:
Bead Jewellery on Amazon
Bead Romantique: Elegant Beadweaving Designs
Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 07/26/2008)
Jewelry Studio: Wire Wrapping (Jewelry Studio)
Amazon Price: $15.61 (as of 07/26/2008)
Glass Bead Workshop: Building Skills, Exploring Techniques, Finding Inspiration
Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 07/26/2008)
Mastering Beadwork: A Comprehensive Guide to Off-loom Techniques
Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 07/26/2008)
Getting Started Stringing Beads (Getting Started series)
Amazon Price: $11.53 (as of 07/26/2008)
Bead Jewellery Photos from Flickr
2 16 inch strands of...
3 7 inch temp. strun...
3 5, 6, and 7 inch t...
orange lunar persuas...
Cupcake Elegance bra...
bubblegum 01
dark garden 01
desert blue01
ribbons 01
dark garden 02
horizons 01
dark garden 03
ribbons 02
horizons 02
Mother of Pearl and...
Pink Pearl Necklace...
Pink Pearl Necklace...
Smorgasboard necklac...
grotto details
Pearls and Ruby Red...
Wooden Agate and Ste...
Amber Czech Glass an...
Cherries and Pearls...
Amber Czech glass
Black Agate Choker
emerald green czech...
emerald green czech...
Pearls in Darkness S...
Purple czech glass a...
Pearls In Darkness S...
Green Aventurine and...
Amazonite Dangle Ear...
Pearls In Darkness S...
Pearls in Darkness S...
Purple czech glass a...
Amazonite Dangle Ear...
Pearls in Darkness S...
Peacock
Midnight Ocean Czech...
Summertime Amethyst...
Summertime Amethyst...
Summertime Amethyst...
Summertime Amethyst...
fimo dog - aski
Agate and Swarovski...
Beaded Amulet Doll P...
Beaded Amulet Doll P...
Wooden Agate and Hem...
Wooden Agate and Hem...
Amazonite Dangle Ear...
Agate and Swarovski...
Beaded Amulet Doll P...
Agate and Swarovski...
Beaded Amulet Doll P...
Agate and Swarovski...
Amazonite Dangle Ear...
Agate and Swarovski...
miluju korálky
Rialto Bridge
Moonstone & Smok...
Drop Shell and Fluor...
Hand made metallic t...
Moonstone & Smok...
Frosty Glass Pearl A...
Swarovski & Glas...
Sterling Amethyst Ea...
Elegant Garnet and S...
moonstone_agate_stre...
Swarovski & Glas...
Moonstone & Smok...
Hand made metallic t...
Rainbow Flourite Nec...
Swarovski & Glas...
moonstone_agate_stre...
Hand made metallic t...
Sterling Amethyst Ea...
Rainbow Flourite Nec...
Swarovski & Glas...
Swarovski & Glas...
Moonstone & Smok...
Swarovski and Shell...
Light Green Czech Br...
Moonstone & Smok...
Hematite Heart Earri...
Fall Shell and Fluor...
Frosty Glass Pearl A...
Swarovski and Shell...
moonstone_agate_stre...
Frosty Glass Pearl A...
Rainbow Flourite Ear...
How to make a wire wrap scroll
Save Massive Amounts of Time !
Using Powerful Jewelry Software That Will Transform
Your Beading Into An Organized, Efficient & Professional Business Overnight!
Show Me More without obligation !
Freshwater pearls on eBay
Remember to check the POSTAGE before bidding on pearls !
Fetching new data from eBay now... please stand byBeading YouTube vids
how-to videos
Beaded Jewelry Making Tips on Beading Techniques and Bead Supplies : Using Crystal Beads for Beautiful Beading Projects
Learn about various types and shapes of crystal beads and how to use crystal beads for beautiful beading projects - free video.
Runtime: 2:16
9683 views
2 Comments:
Beading And Jewelry Making - Resource Guide
Resource Package Reveals How You Can Make Money From Beading And Jewelry Making.Discover How You Can Start Making Money From Your Own Home Based Jewelry Business As Soon As Tomorrow.
Even If You're A Beginner!
Tell Me about the Resource Guide Please !
Beadmaking Tools on eBay
Everything from Pliers to workbenches is available on Ebay
Fetching new data from eBay now... please stand byBeads on eBay
The heart of making jewelry - beads !
From simple coloured beads to lampwroks or Murano Glass its your choice of colours or designs - you can sell them on ebay too !
Fetching new data from eBay now... please stand byClasps on eBay
Clasps are what you put on necklaces and bracelets to join the ends.
Magnetic clasps are most peoples favourites but you need a really big clasp for heavy necklaces
Fetching new data from eBay now... please stand byJewelry Findings on eBay
What sticks Jewelry together !
Findings are the metal or other materials that you build Jewelry with - be warned you can quickly spend a lot on findings.
Its realy important if you are making Jewelry for sale to only use Silver findings - preferably Sterling Silver - do not use Nickel - a large number of ladies are allergic to it.
Essentials ar clasps,ear-ring findings and crimp beads (don't worry - I explain how to use these on my beginners beading lens !
Fetching new data from eBay now... please stand byMake Earrings and sell them !
Easiest way to start making and selling jewellery
1 pair needle nosed pliers
Heavy Duty Nail clippers
Very fine emery cloth or sandpaper
Or a tiny file (to take off edges at ends of wire)
Silver fish hook findings (see ebay to buy them cheap) They are cheaper in bulk.
silver wire (24 gauge)
Beads
Make sure the ear ring finding don't contain NICKEL as many people are allergic to nickel. Silver plated ones are ok. Gold plated ones cost more but look great.
Cut 2 pieces of wire 3 inches in length.
Bend about 1 and 1/2 inches along to 90 degrees.
Slip on fishook (there's a small hole at the bottom)
Fold sticking out piece over finding and wrap it around the main stem 2 or 3 times - keep it looking neat. snip off bits that stick out. sand over with very fine sandpaper.
Turn earring upside down and slip on your choice of beads (important ! Make sure you have 2 of each bead - one for each ear ring !)
When you are happy then grasp the finding above the beads and wrap the wire over one of the points of the pliers to make a tiny loop near the beads (this will be at the bottom when the ear ring is the tight way up.)
Snip off excess wire with heavy duty nail clippers (cheaper than side cutters !)
Now do it all again.
Congratulations you have made a great pair of ear rings !
Try the following to sell well :
Jade chips
Pearls
Swarovski beads
Amethyst chips
Semi-precious chips come in strings and are a cheap way to buy beads.
Package ear rings in a box from a stationers store
(Or a ziploc polythene bag if it's to friends !)
You can sell creative ear rings for between $10 and $20 a pair
NEVER say they are home-made - it sounds tacky and unprofessional.
Always call them HAND-MADE !.
Presentation of your product is the main thing - the better the box,the faster they sell.
To display at a craft show use a piece of dark coloured velvet as a background to make them look luxurious.
I always make 4 or 5 pairs at the same time and line up the beads in order in rows for each ear ring.
Ear-rings are one of the most profitable items to make and sell. Always present them well and give them in an organza or similar bag or a small box.
Lampwork Beads on eBay
Jazz up your beads !
Lampwork beads range from fairly simple designs on beads costing pennies up to artisan produced designs of exceptional beauty (and cost !)
Like most things - the more you buy the cheaper they get.
Put some of these on your jewelry and watch your sales soar.
Fetching new data from eBay now... please stand byBeadmaking Kits on eBay
Great way to find out if you like beading !
You will usually end up with a really smart piece of jewellery for yourself or to sell !
All you need is usually a pair of needle nosed pliers and a pair of nai lcutters.
Fetching new data from eBay now... please stand byBeading links Plexo
Wholesale Glass Beads
No matter where you go in the world, you can find more...1 point
Beaded Necklaces
Black pearl necklaces often come from the South Se more...1 point
Beadage - Make Beaded Jewelry - Free Beading Patterns ...
Learn to make handcrafted jewelry with simple, ill more...0 points
SWCreations Handcrafted Beaded Jewelry Designs by Stephanie A ...
Handcrafted Designer Beaded Jewelry and Beaded Gif more...0 points
BeadJewelryMaking - Beaded Flower Making
Beaded Flower Making - Find Handmade Beaded Flower more...0 points
Wholesale gemstone beads, pearls, pendants - at GIFTSJOY.COM
Large selection of high quality gemstone beads, pe more...0 points
Beaded Jewelry by Bead Wizardry Designs Handcrafted Beaded Jewelry ...
Beaded Eyeglass Chains, Beaded ID Lanyards, Beaded more...0 points
Unique Beaded Jewelry by Varvara
Custom and finished wearable art and seed beaded j more...0 points
Beads, Tools, Wire Jewelry Making Supplies by WigJig Home Page
Making jewelry with wire, beads and gemstones. 250 more...0 points
Original Jewellery from antique beads
Rebecca Coombes creates contemporary designs using more...0 points
The Jewelry Weblog - Main page - Whether its beaded jewelry, fine ...
Whether its beaded jewelry, fine jewelry or gemsto more...0 points
Beads,Bead Links,Wholesale Beads,Bead Stores,Beaded Jewelry,Beaded ...
Bead Links for Beads, Beads Stores, Beads Shops, B more...0 points
Amazon.com: Creative Bead Jewelry: Weaving * Looming * Stringing ...
Amazon.com: Creative Bead Jewelry: Weaving * Loomi more...0 points
Amazon.com: Making Bead & Wire Jewelry: Simple Techniques ...
Amazon.com: Making Bead & Wire Jewelry: Simple more...0 points
Amazon.com: A Treasury of Beaded Jewelry: Bead Stringing Patterns ...
Amazon.com: A Treasury of Beaded Jewelry: Bead Str more...0 points
Beadwork - free bead patterns, beading resources, beaded jewelry ...
A great bead site with beading, bead patterns, bea more...0 points