How to make beaded jewelry for yourself and others.
Have you ever looked at beaded jewelry in the store and wished you could make that too? Well, you can! I have compiled favorite jewelry tutorials found online that offer various techniques for FREE! All you need to buy are the materials. Then you'll be on your way to making your own wonderful beaded jewelry creations!
Websites with Tutorials and Supplies
Basic Stringing
Stringing is one of the easiest techniques to learn and perfect. it is basically stringing a sequesnce of beads on a beading wire, securing the ends and adding a closure. Check out these great tutorials.
- Fire Mountain Gems
- Great Basic stringing tutorials and beyond. Tons of ideas to get the creative juices flowing too. A great secure source for buying beads, gemstones, findings and more.
- Art Beads
- Great ideas, tips and more. Great source for buying supplies online.
- Rings n Things
- Great projects, classes information and supplies online.
Beyond Basic Stringing
Beadwork Tutorials, when basic stringing isn't enough.
Learn Peyote, Square, Brick stitches and more.
- Ruby's Bead Work
- Great beadwork and tutorials for beyond basic stringing.
Wire Work Tutorials
Incorporate a new technique into your jewelry designs. Takes a lot of practice but OH so much FUN!
- Wire Sculpture
- Great Free and for sale tutorials here. You can also purchase supples and ask for help at this online site. Video How-Tos and more!
- Wig Jig
- You can purchase a Wig Jig through this site or at your local craft store. These tutorials are very detailed and easy to learn. Great inspirational ideas also.
- Bead Shop
- Good wire tutorials can be found here.
Magazine Sites
Check out a few of the most popular magazine sites online. See what's new in the jewelry making world. Get inspired! Join in on discussions in their forums. Meet fellow jewelry artists.
- Bead Style Magazine
- Great Magazine for basic stringing and beyond.
- Bead and Button Magazine
- Beautiful bead work designs.
- Art Jewelry Magazine
- Wonderful ways to work with wire.
Bloggers who help too!
Whether your new to jewelry or an "old pro", check into these bloggers who work in the jewelry world for help, tips and inspiration.
- Jewelry and Beading Blog
- Get the "juices flowing" here....
- Katie Hacker's Blog Site
- Knowlege and creativity are part of what you'll find here.
- Kelly Malouf Blog Site
- Marketing and networking information. Interviews with creative business owners, using all mediums, who sell online.
- Kelly Malouf's Blog
- Marketing, networking and jewelry business information.
- Naughty Secretary Club
- Fun and crafty people. Full of great projects and inspiration.
Great Stuff on Amazon
Books to help you along.
Teach Yourself VISUALLY Jewelry Making & Beading (Teach Yourself VISUALLY Consumer)
Amazon Price: $15.74 (as of 12/07/2009) 
A World of Beads: How to Make Your Own Unique Jewellery
Amazon Price: (as of 12/07/2009)
How to Make Wire Jewelry (Gembooks)
Amazon Price: (as of 12/07/2009)
How to Do Bead Work
Amazon Price: $5.95 (as of 12/07/2009)
300 designs for bead work (How to do it series, 5th book)
Amazon Price: (as of 12/07/2009)
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I have been a crafter forever it seems, working in different mediums throughout the years. I have been making jewelry since 2004 and have been sellin... (more)
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