Want to start jewellery making but don’t know where to start? Today I’m sharing 5 beginner projects that will get you on your way. I’ll teach you all the techniques that you need to get you started on your jewellery making journey. We are going to make:

One necklace
One bracelet
Three pairs of earrings.

Materials

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Materials for Red Necklace

Acrylic Bicone 6mm – Red x28 (New Zealand / US)
Millefiori Glass Round Bead 10mm - Blue & Red x7 (New Zealand / US)
Czech Glass Firepolished Faceted Round 4mm - Gold Matt x36 (New Zealand / US)
Coloured Tiger Tail 0.38mm x 50m – Gold x50cm (New Zealand / US)
Crimp Cover 3mm – Gold x2 (New Zealand / US)
Crimp Tubes 1.5mm - Gold x2 (New Zealand / US)
304 Stainless Steel Lobster Claw Clasp 12mm x 7mm x 3.5mm – Gold x1 (New Zealand / US)
Jump Rings Round 6mm x 0.6mm – Gold x1 (New Zealand / US)
Jump Rings Round 22 Gauge 4mm – Gold x1 (New Zealand / US)

Materials for Red Earrings

Acrylic Round Imitation Gemstone 10mm – Red x2 (New Zealand / US)
Smooth Round Seamed Spacer Bead 3mm – Gold x4 (New Zealand / US)
Bead Caps Ribbed 6mm – Gold x2 (New Zealand / Similar product US)
Earhooks Twist 19mm x 16mm – Gold x1 pair (New Zealand / US)
Beaded Rondelle (Daisy Spacer Beads) 5mm x 1mm - Antique Gold x4 (New Zealand / US)

Materials for Red Stretch Bracelet

Millefiori Glass Round Bead 10mm - Blue & Red x7 (New Zealand / US)
Coloured Glass Pearl Beads 6mm – Red x24 (New Zealand / US)
Elastic Wire 0.6mm x50cm (New Zealand / US)
Smooth Round Seamed Spacer Bead 3mm – Gold x4 (New Zealand / US)

Materials for Boho Earrings

Electroplated Glass Faceted Rondelle 4mm x 3mm – Platinum x2 (New Zealand / US)
Metal Ball 3mm – Black x24 (New Zealand / US)
Teardrop with Cross Connector Drop 36mm x 24mm – Silver x2 (New Zealand / Similar Product US)
Austrian Crystal Faceted Rondelle 8mm x 6mm - Marine Blue AB x12 (New Zealand / Similar Product US)
Beadsmith German Style Wire 22 Gauge – Silver x20cm (New Zealand / Similar Product US)
Stainless Steel Ear Hooks Twist with Flat Back 21mm x 19mm - Stainless Steel x 1 pair (New Zealand / Similar Product US)

Blue Teardrop Earrings

Austrian Crystal Faceted Rondelle 8mm x 6mm – Sapphire x2 (New Zealand / Similar Product US)
Faceted Glass Teardrop 10mm x 7mm – Sapphire x2 (New Zealand / Similar Product US)
Corrugated Rondelle 4.5mm x 2.5mm – Silver x8 (New Zealand / Similar Product US)
Metal Ball 3mm – Silver x4 (New Zealand / US)
Bead Caps Flower 6mm – Silver x4 (New Zealand / US)
Earhooks Twist 19mm – Silver x1 pair (New Zealand / US)

Tools

Chain Nose Pliers x 2 pairs (New Zealand / US)
Flush Cutters (New Zealand / US )
Round Nose Pliers (New Zealand / US)
Xuron 4 in 1 Crimping Pliers 14cm (New Zealand / US)
Bead Design Board (New Zealand / US)

If you prefer, here's a good starter kit of tools (New Zealand / US or here's another option). Please note that none of these tool kits contain 2 pairs of chain nose pliers so I do suggest that you buy a second pair.

Instructions

As I share many little tips and tricks with you in this video, please watch it to learn all you can about making these five projects and the techniques to make many more.