Beginner’S Guide To Making Jewelry
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BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO MAKING JEWELRY By: Kayla Sorey
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This is the absolute basics of beading. Good materials you should have, and the most basic bracelet you can make.
Transcript of Beginner’S Guide To Making Jewelry
BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO MAKING JEWELRY
By: Kayla Sorey
Tools Every Beader Should Have
Round Nose Pliers
Chain Nose Pliers
Crimper Tool
Nipper Tool
Flat Nose Pliers
Stringing Materials
Beadalon 19 Strand Wire
Beadalon 49 Strand Wire
Beadalon Memory Wire
Different Strands sizes determine the strength of the wire
Pretty Beads!
Swarovski Crystal Beads
Chinese Crystal
Pretty Beads cont...
Czech Glass Bali Beads
....and more beads…
Freshwater Pearls Murano Glass
Clasps
Lobster Claws Toggle Clasps
Bead Findings
Crimp Beads Wire Guardians
Bead Sizes
The sizes of beads are measured in millimeters by diameter.
There are 4 mm, 6 mm, 8 mm, 10 mm.
These are the most common sizes used, types of beads might vary in sizes.
Basic Bracelet
Cut a piece of beading wire about 10 inches.
On one end attach the clasp of your choice.
Basic Bracelet
Then string through the wire guardian and through the crimp bead.
Basic Bracelet
Use your crimping tool to close the crimp bead.
Basic Bracelet
String desired beads in any pattern you want, to you desired length.
Basic Bracelet
After you are finished stringing the beads, string the wire guardian, toggle, and crimp bead.
Basic Bracelet
Close the crimp bead with you crimper tool. Cut off any excess wire.
Work Cited
www.auntiesbeads.com
www.artbeads.com
www.fusionbeads.com
