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