Learn How to Make Your Own Jewellery

Handmade jewellery has become very popular, more and more people are seeking jewellery that is different and that little bit extra special. With the growth in this market, it has become easier to learn how to make your own jewellery.

Jewellery making can be a fantastic, fun hobby that enables you to express your creative side or the path to running your own business and changing your lifestyle. There are many ways to learn how to make jewellery, attending courses within your community, online tutorials/ classes and magazines. So why not give it a try?

There are a variety of jewellery types that use a range of materials, these include; beaded, macramé, wire, clay, metal work. It is best to start with one type, learning the basics and then if you wish to try another type, you will see that a number of your new skills are transferable.

Not only will you learn new skills, but making your own jewellery opens the doors to a great social network. It is a brilliant way to meet people who share the same interest at craft fairs or on online forums/ social networking sites.

See below a number of web site links that will help you get started. Here at Athena Gifts, we would love to hear how you get on, keep us up-to-date on our Facebook page:

Online Classes/ Downloadable Tutorials:

www.how-to-make-beaded-jewelry.com : Learn how to make beaded jewelry with illustrated instructions. Free beading info, techniques, projects, tips and ideas.

www.jewelrylessons.com

www.enioken.com

www.makingjewellery.com

Handmade Jewelry Club: www.handmade-jewelry-club.com

          Tutorials for Beginners:  1. Basic Wire Jewellery

Online Forums:

www.craftforums.co.uk

www.makingjewellery.com/forum

Magazines:

www.beadsandbeyondmagazine.com

Suppliers:

www.spoiltrottenbeads.com: Beads and Jewellery Making Supplies, with over 3000 beads & findings to choose from we're Europe's one-stop shop for the best selection of jewellery making supplies and beads - Swarovski Crystals, Gemstone Beads, Bali Beads, Thai Hill Tribe Silver Beads, Freshwater Pearl Beads, Charms, Findings, Kits, Tools, Metal Clay Supplies and more!

www.sand-stones.co.uk

www.beadsunlimited.co.uk