Jewellery Making Tutorials For Beginners

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.

How To Start Jewellery Making

How To Make Jewellery At Home

Choosing A Jewellers Workbench

12 Basic Tools For Jewellery Making Beginners

What Is A Cabochon And Faceted Stone?

Your Guide To Metals For Jewellery Making

Your Guide To Jewellery Findings

Types Of Chain For Jewellery Making & Necklet Chain Length Guide

CM to Inches For Chain Length Conversions

Jewellery Making Tools For Cutting Metal Wire & Sheet

A Quick Guide to Jewellery Making Hammers

The Pliers You Need For Jewellery Making

The Jewellery Pliers Set For Beginners

What Are Parallel Pliers For Jewellery Making?

How To Open And Close Jump Rings For Jewellery Making

Types Of Earring Findings For Jewellery Making

How To Make Earrings For Beginners

Easy Ways To Customise Hoop Earrings

How To Make Earwires

2 Ways To Make Wire Earrings

How To Make Your Own Balled Head Pins For Earrings

7 Ways To Fasten A Necklace or Bracelet

How To Make An Easy Charm Necklace

Easy Ways To Make Charm Jewellery

Sea Glass Jewellery Making Projects For Beginners

How To Make A Ring: 5 Beginner Projects

Beginner Jewellery Making Projects Using Glue

Choosing Glue For Jewellery Making & Top Tips

How To Use Devcon Epoxy Glue For Jewellery Making

Time Saving Jewellery Making Tools & Supplies

How To Make A Ring Smaller With A Ring Size Adjuster

How To Use A Safety Chain

How To Tighten & Loosen Earring Backs

Everything You Need To Repair Broken Jewellery At Home

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