Bead bracelets and jewelry for beginners

Have you recently become interested in pearls and jewelry making? Congratulations, you can have a versatile and rewarding hobby in front of you to discover! Here are some small tips on where to turn and what's good to think about when you start to pearl.

Literature and websites

There is a lot that you can learn for free over the internet. where you will find a lot of information about pearl types, dimensions, techniques, tools, accessories, stores, books and more. If you want a reference work, which shows different techniques are made and gives information about pearls, threads, tools and accessories. Basic information and techniques, such as finishing jewelery and bracelets with clasp beads or making loops on hat sticks, are also available. If you find it difficult to combine colors in jewelery and other beads, there are books especially about this.

Courses and videos

If you find it difficult to learn via text and image only, you can choose to take a course instead. The advantage is also that there is a teacher present, who can constantly answer your questions and show where you are wrong if something fails. The disadvantage is usually the price and / or that courses are not held at the place of residence. Courses in basic jewelry making can be found through pearl shops or student associations. Inquire with stores and associations in your area or search the web for courses.

The modern technology and services provided by YouTube have also made it possible to post video courses online. In 99 cases out of 100, these are in English, but if you do not master the language, sometimes just the fact that you get to see something can be done to great help. There are also animations of techniques that are difficult to capture in photos (mainly stitched techniques where small beads are used).

Materials and tools

Although you will come across many different materials, accessories and tools, you do not need much to get started. Some materials and tools are general and used for most bead techniques, while others are more specialized. The latter you can wait to buy in until you feel that you want to invest in a certain orientation or really benefit from them.

When it comes to tools, you don't have to buy the most expensive ones. Just make sure you choose a set that fits well in your hand. Ideally, you should use so-called electronic pliers, which do not have grooved jaws. With a side cutter, flat pliers, pointed rods, angled pointed rods and round rods you will come a long way, these are also often sold in finished kits. Keep in mind the chunks are made for softer metals: special pliers are required for memory wire and hard steel wire.

Another important material is the threads. Threaded jewelery is usually used for threaded jewelry. There are a variety of threads to choose from in the bead shops. What they can all be used for, their strengths and weaknesses and more you can read more about. To some extent, the choice of thread also depends on personal appearance and taste, so dare to test a few different materials, as long as they are adapted to the technology you are working with.

In the beginning, it is a lot to test yourself when making your first bracelets, which does not require expensive or high quality beads. You can start with cheap pearls and buy what you like. Do not forget to buy small beads, up to 3 mm, which work well to use as so-called medium beads between the larger ones. Over time, you will develop a sense of quality and material.

Where to Buy

Some stores also have jewelery and pearl kits for beginner bracelet manufacturing, which suits you who want to get a finished mix of beads and jewelry parts to work with. Although the kit is often adapted for a specific project, you can vary according to your own taste and taste. So note that there are project kits and "free kits" of which the latter contains the most important components for making jewelry without you being limited to a specific project.