How do I start making my own jewellery?
Me and my friend would like to start making and selling jewellery…
after designing what we would like how on earth do we make it or get someone to make it for us…?
Would it cost alot?
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It really depends on how dedicated you want to be in making jewelry and what kind of jewelry you actually want to make.
Do you want to be able to solder? That involves a bit of fireproofing, chemicals, and a torch.
If it’s just beading, it’s a bit different.
There are so many different variations… weaving, peyote, knotting/macrame, basic stringing, wire, etc.
Try picking up a few Beading magazines like Stringing, Jewelry Artist, Beadwork, Step-by-Step Beads, Step-by-Step Wire, etc. to get a good idea of what kind of Jewelry you want to get into. These magazines also give you basic instructions and a material list to get you started.
Take a class at a local Bead Store or Hobby Store.
Give making the jewelry a try first before getting someone to make it for you. You’ll appreciate the work more later and will understand the pricing a bit more as well.
Cost of materials to make your jewelry depends on if you are using plastic, glass, gemstones, or other. A pair of earrings could cost you a few of cents to a few hundred dollars.
If you plan to use wire…
Get a good pair of round nose pliers (for making loops), chain/needle nose pliers, and flush wire cutters.
Plan to spend $10-$25 for each pair.
If you use beading wire, have a separate pair of wire cutters for the beading wire than you have for the regular wire.
You can use the chain/needle nose pliers to flatten crimps instead of a crimper tool until you feel you are ready to use the crimper tool.
Try making jewelry as a hobby first… when it goes into the realms of obsession then think about making jewelry to sell.
Selling can be the easiest and the hardest thing for an artist that has made the work.
Then you have to consider inventory, paperwork, and registering your company with the government.
If you are learning with hopes of selling in the near future in mind… Count every bead and make sure you know how much it cost you! Label everything. Tedious yes… but it will save your sanity in the end.
i make a lot of macrame bracelets…prolly not the kinda jewelry ur thinkin of but i like it and its really cheap to make. get some hemp and beads at any walmart or craft store
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It really depends on how dedicated you want to be in making jewelry and what kind of jewelry you actually want to make.
Do you want to be able to solder? That involves a bit of fireproofing, chemicals, and a torch.
If it’s just beading, it’s a bit different.
There are so many different variations… weaving, peyote, knotting/macrame, basic stringing, wire, etc.
Try picking up a few Beading magazines like Stringing, Jewelry Artist, Beadwork, Step-by-Step Beads, Step-by-Step Wire, etc. to get a good idea of what kind of Jewelry you want to get into. These magazines also give you basic instructions and a material list to get you started.
Take a class at a local Bead Store or Hobby Store.
Give making the jewelry a try first before getting someone to make it for you. You’ll appreciate the work more later and will understand the pricing a bit more as well.
Cost of materials to make your jewelry depends on if you are using plastic, glass, gemstones, or other. A pair of earrings could cost you a few of cents to a few hundred dollars.
If you plan to use wire…
Get a good pair of round nose pliers (for making loops), chain/needle nose pliers, and flush wire cutters.
Plan to spend $10-$25 for each pair.
If you use beading wire, have a separate pair of wire cutters for the beading wire than you have for the regular wire.
You can use the chain/needle nose pliers to flatten crimps instead of a crimper tool until you feel you are ready to use the crimper tool.
Try making jewelry as a hobby first… when it goes into the realms of obsession then think about making jewelry to sell.
Selling can be the easiest and the hardest thing for an artist that has made the work.
Then you have to consider inventory, paperwork, and registering your company with the government.
If you are learning with hopes of selling in the near future in mind… Count every bead and make sure you know how much it cost you! Label everything. Tedious yes… but it will save your sanity in the end.
References :
10 years beading and teaching