DIY Jewelry Making Techniques and Supplies

A crafter's paradise: an assortment of colorful beads, threads, and tools laid out, ready for a creative session

• Basic Tools

  Essential tools needed for starting jewelry making

  • Pliers Set

    Includes round nose, flat nose, and cutter pliers.

  • Wire Cutters

    For cutting memory wires and thicker gauge wires.

  • Crimping Tool

    Used for securing crimp beads and crimp covers.

  • Tweezers

    Helpful for handling small beads and findings.

  • Ruler

    For measuring lengths of thread and wire.

  • Craft Scissors

    For cutting threads and other thin materials.

  • Beading Needles

    Essential for threading beads on string or wire.

• Materials and Supplies

  All the basic materials required for making various types of jewelry

  • Beads

    Various types, sizes, and colors for embellishment.

  • Jewelry Wire

    Different gauges for structural purposes or decoration.

  • Clasps

    To securely fasten bracelets and necklaces.

  • Jump Rings

    Connectors for attaching clasps and charms.

  • Crimp Beads

    Used with crimping tool to secure wire ends.

  • Chain

    Various styles and lengths for necklace bases.

  • Earring Hooks

    For creating dangle earrings.

  • Headpins

    For making drops or dangles in earrings and necklaces.

  • Leather Cord

    For bracelets and rustic jewelry designs.

  • Elastic Cord

    For stretch bracelets and easy-wear jewelry.

• Advanced Techniques

  Higher-level jewelry making techniques for more intricate designs

  • Soldering Equipment

    For joining metal pieces or creating metal frames.

  • Enameling Supplies

    For adding colorful glass finishes to metal.

  • Polishing Cloth

    For buffing and shining metal pieces.

  • Liver of Sulfur

    Used for creating a patina on silver.

  • Resin

    For setting small items and creating clear finishes.

  • Mold Making Supplies

    For creating custom resin or metal pieces.