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Jewellery Making Tutorials For Beginners

Jewellery Making Tutorials For Beginners

Getting Started with Jewellery Making: A Beginner’s Guide to Tools, Materials and Techniques

If you're a complete beginner to jewellery making, this is the perfect place for you! Here you will find basic information on getting started with jewellery making, from setting up your workspace to plenty of guides on stones, metals, findings, tools and so much more. You will also find basic projects and techniques, so you can get creating your own handmade jewellery in no time.

We've also got a helpful Jewellery Making Glossary which explains all the terms you'll need to know, no matter which type of jewellery making you decide to do.

You can find it here.

 


Starting with the Basics

If you're wondering where to begin these guides off a gentle introduction to setting up your space and picking your first tools.

 

 

 


Take a Look at the Materials: Stones, Metals and Findings

No need to learn it all at once – dip into these reference guides whenever you're curious about specific stones, metals or components.


Stones and Materials: Picking the right components

 

 

 

 


Tools: That Make a Difference

 

 

 

 


Earrings: Simple Projects and Essential Components

 

 

 

 


Necklaces and Bracelets: Guides for Beautiful, Wearable Designs

 

 


Rings: Basic Ring Techniques

 

 


Adhesives: Choosing the Right Glue for Your work

 

 

 


Repairs and Time Saving Tips: Easy Ways to Fix and Make Jewellery at Home

 

 

 


 

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