subject: How To Make A Jewelry - Kameron Kay [print this page] Designing and making your own jewelry is a popular hobby. This is probably because jewelry making is easy, enjoyable, and somewhat addictive if you ask me. Now, if you want to know how to make a jewelry piece, then you should be familiar with the basic jewelry making tools that you will need.
The six basic tools you need are the following: chain nose pliers, round nose pliers, flush cutter, crimping pliers, nylon jaw pliers, and split ring pliers. Chain nose pliers are used for crimping and for holding the jewelry piece when doing wire-turning. Round nose pliers are used for making wire loops, flush cutter or nippers allow you to cut thin wire or thread as close as possible, and crimping pliers allow you to make flat crimps like as with chain nose pliers. Nylon jaw pliers let you bend or straighten wires to your will, and split ring pliers keep the beginning of a split ring open while you slide something on it.
However, there could be different jewelry making tools for each type of project. It is therefore important that you have the specific tools you want for each project at hand, such as when working on a beading project. For beading, the basic tools include pliers, tweezers, mandrels, wire cutters, bead board, clippers, and polishing cloth. With that said, let me now teach you how to make a simple bracelet made of glass beads.
Your first step would be, of course, to gather your supplies. Decide on the color you would like to put on your bracelet and the type of stretchy cord you would like to use, and gather the materials you needs. After having all the necessary materials ready, try to make a pattern with the beads. String the beads together until you reach your desired length for the bracelet. It's that easy!
Now, you can learn how to make a jewelry piece such as this beaded bracelet in just a few easy steps.
