Handcrafted Jewelry: Why Not Make Your Own?

There are many different hobbies that people enjoy participating in: salsa dancing

, knitting, water color painting, and the list goes on and on. One popular hobby that many don't initially think of is jewelry making. Making your own jewelry is a fun way to fill up your jewelry box-and a lot of jewelry makers also make a little bit of money while they're at it!

Wire jewelry is beautiful and elegant. There are many different wire jewelry making projects that can be found in books or on the internet with great ideas. If you are looking for a fun holiday gift to give a friend or family member, there are many different holiday wire jewelry making projects available that you will love taking on. The great thing about wire jewelry is that while it is challenging at times to make, it is lots of fun to both make and wear!

Arguably, the most popular type of jewelry to make is beaded jewelry. There are many different types of beads available: different sizes, gems, colors available. Swarovski beads add a glamorous touch to jewelry, while Japanese seed beads are great for creating rustic types of jewelry. Also, beaded jewelry can be very easy or very challenging to create. So if you are a beginner, then this might be the type of jewelry you should make first.

Metal jewelry can be extremely fun to make, but it can also be a little dangerous. Using soldering and cover fabrication techniques, you are sure to create unique jewelry that nobody else is wearing. With these techniques, you can make metal jewelry out of brass, copper, fine silver, sterling silver, and gold. You can also incorporate other jewelry making techniques to make your metal jewelry truly one of a kind.

Glass jewelry making takes this hobby to a new, more challenging level. In order to take this kind of activity on, you will first want to learn about hot glass and other glass jewelry making techniques. Glass fusing creates abstract, colorful jewelry that no one will soon forget. Another fun thing to do is to incorporate glass components into your bead, metal or wire jewelry.

These are just some of the materials that can be used to make different kinds of jewelry. You are sure to find that jewelry making is a diverse and fun hobby to participate in. The best part is that the better you get at it, the more intricate and challenging jewelry you can make!

by: Wendy Moyer

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