Jewellery Making Techniques
If you enjoy crafting, and also have a love of fashion, then starting to make your own jewellery is an excellent way to put your creative ideas and crafting skills to good use. When most people think of jewellery making they probably imagine using precious metals and think it will take years of training. This is understandable but the reality is that there are many different types of processes everyone can use to create unique and eye-catching items using everyday crafting materials. Check out the list below and see which crafts you have already mastered that can be used for some easy jewellery making. Whatever your age or skill level we have lots of great ideas to get you started on your jewellery making journey.
- • French knitting
- • Blended polymer clay beads
- • Felt balls
- • Mosaic bangles
- • Hama beads
- • Tassels
- • Baked clay
- • Textiles
- • Shrink Plastic
- • Beading
Make jewellery pieces to wear yourself or to give as extra special personalised presents to family and friends. You never know, it may just be the inspiration for a future small jewellery business.
How to make craft jewellery
You can find lots of inspiration and help on the Creative Station section of our website. Jewellery making for kids is so much fun and makes for a great classroom art activity too, ideal for teachers to include as part of their yearly lesson plans. Make friendship bracelets and gifts to show how much you care.
What do you need to make jewellery
If you are following our Creative Station activities we have listed everything you might need for that particular jewellery craft but a really useful idea is to create your own jewellery making kit and keep it separate from your more general crafting box. This is handy especially if you have other children so you will always be sure you have enough supplies before you start.
Items for jewellery making kits include:
- • Self-adhesive gems
- • Large acrylic jewels
- • Safety clasps
- • Gold and silver metal necklaces
- • Wire
- • Charms
- • Beads
- • Clasps
- • Coloured Elastic
- • Split metal rings
- • Jump rings
- • Belt clip keychains
The lists above show you how easy it is to get stocked up and started on your jewellery making adventures. Don’t waste time worrying where to find these items as we have everything needed here at Baker Ross. All you need to do is decide what to make and then choose the colours and materials you want to use. Share your creations with family and friends and above all have fun.
For jewellery making inspiration why not take a look at the Creative Station section of our website and see for yourself. The only difficult thing will be deciding what to make!
