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Jewellery makers toolkit: tried and tested and totally loved
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items These are the tools I reach for every time I sit down to create new jewellery and accessories. Whether you’re just starting out or deep in the bead game, these picks make the process smoother of making bracelets, necklaces earrings etc, sparklier, an...
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Tools
Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned maker, these are my must-have jewellery tools for crafting with confidence. From pliers and wire cutters to bead trays, this list includes the essential tools I use daily in my jewellery business. Perfect for D...
When you start jewellery making you need some tools and I can recommend these as a start. This is actually 2 pliers and 1 cutter. Great for jewellery making.
Pink Blue and Lilac Pliers Set 3 Pack
These crimping pliers are really easy to use and have groves for ease. Use small crimp beads and this crimper to fasten the clasps onto your bracelets and necklaces.
Crimping Pliers
Great board for your bracelet and necklace designs. Inches and centimeters shown on the board. Sections to hold different beads and clasps.
Trimits Bead Board Tray
These 3 blade cutters are perfect for clay work. The red holder does come off very easily though - that’s so you can use it on each blade so just be careful.
Set of 3 Mixed Cutter Blades for Polymer Clay
I love my drill. It’s not noisy (I hate electric equipment) and it’s easy to use even for a first timer. The drill bits are easy to change and there are lots of sizes available. Everything stays stored up nicely too.
Uolor 3-Speed Cordless Mini Drill Pen
I love this bead board and it's eco-friendly because it's made from bamboo. You can work on a necklace design at the same time as 4 bracelet designs and I know I sometimes have more than 1 thing on the go!
Bamboo Beading Board: Flocked Jewelry Design Tray
A fabulous selection of jewellery making tools AND they come in a lovely stand. Have the full set or just 1 or 2 items. Pliers and cutters.
Jewelers Pliers Set: Carbon Steel Jewelry Tools Kit
Storage
These are my favourite jewellery storage solutions for makers who want to stay organised and inspired. Whether you're running a small business, prepping for a craft fayre, or designing at home, this list includes stackable containers, travel cases, d...
Yes it’s called a toy storage unit BUT it’s brilliant for jewellery beads and tools. I love mine! It’s compact compared to the shelving unit I had before. It’s tidy. Where all the books are - that’s where I’ve put my bead bottles. Cupboards are hidin...
FOREHILL 3-tier Kids Bookshelf Storage Unit
These Little Book of Earrings books are brilliant. They come in different colours and designs. They hold just under 50 pairs of earrings and look nice on the shelf.
Little Book of Earrings, Dark Red
These plastic jars are great for keeping beads in and if you're using under 10mm sized beads they can actually hold quite a bit.
18 Pack 120ML Small Food Containers with Lids
These storage boxes will hold your small beads and those annoying but wonderful seed beads - if you know, you know! You could use these for jewellery findings and clasps too. Having a carry case is a great idea if you're fixing jewellery at a ‘create...
Extra Large Bead Storage Box, Mathtoxyz Organizer
I kid you not - a rotating spice rack wheel is an excellent idea for bead storage. I use one similar to this but mine had spice labels on so this is a better version! Imagine it - different colours in different bottles, spin the wheel and pick one ou...
BestAlice 18-Jar Rotating Spice Rack, Black
Materials
These are my go-to jewellery making materials - chosen for quality, creativity, and everyday ease. This list includes the supplies I use to create cosmic-inspired pieces for my jewellery business. Whether you're just starting out or building your own...
Different size and colour pearl beads - great to start your jewellery making journey.
Glass Pearl Beads 4mm 6mm 8mm 10mm Round Jewellery Wedding Sewing Crafts
If you're doing clay work and want a nice finish to your creations - I loved this UV resin kit when I started. The lamp plugs into your laptop or USB plug. The blue mat is great. The resin itself is perfect for making jewellery.
LET'S RESIN UV Resin Kit with Lamp, 200g Clear
A really good, strong, clear glue for your jewellery making. Great for fixing cabochons, earring backings and more!
GS Supplies Hypo Cement 9ml
If you're starting out on your jewellery making clay journey I defo recommend using the soft FIMO pack - you can get pastel or basic colours. It's quick to condition and nice to use. Great to have 12 colours to play with when you start.
STAEDTLER FIMO pastel pack
I purchased these crimp beads this year and I love them! They are bloomin tiny but they do a fantastic job and I've not had any break on me like others do. Very tight fitting and hold the wire very well before adding a crimp cover :)
SOFPLATE 2000Pcs 2mm Metal Crimp Beads
These crimp covers are so pretty! A bit of sparkle rather than plain silver or gold. The bead shop do sell different sizes and colours. Highly recommend.
4mm Stardust Crimp Cover Findings - Silver Plated - 50pcs
Now this is great jewellery wire and it comes in different strands and colours. I myself have the light grey wire because I don't want it to show up so much under the clear beads I use.
BENECREAT 73m 0.38mm 7-Strand Nylon Coated Beading Wire LightGrey
I do recommend Angel Malone jewellery findings, I have used them for quite a few different items. This cable chain is nice for pretty bracelets and necklaces.
Angel Malone 1m 3x2mm Rose Gold Cable Chain
Extras
These are the extra tools and studio add-ons that make jewellery making smoother, smarter, and more professional. From light boxes for product photography to bonus gear I use to elevate my jewellery business. Ideal for small business owners, Etsy sel...
This portable light box is good for when you start to take photos of your jewellery. The box itself is a bit flimsy but it works great when it’s set up. The lights can get really bright! There are different colour backgrounds you can use. It’s easy t...
Portable Mini Foldable Photo Studio Tent
If you're looking for organza bags and wants some pretty ones, maybe for kids products or a birthday, then these Butterfly bags are perfect. They're a good size and soooo pretty! (picture no on link so you need to click, sorry)
HooAMI 25pcs Pink Butterfly Organza Bags 13x16cm
Adorable Christmas gift boxes! These are just the right size for handmade jewellery gifting this Christmas. I love the idea of a see through box to show a small hint of what's inside don't you?!
OTMVicor Christmas Cookie Boxes, 12pcs
Perfect for beginners. I used this jewellery beading book when I started out jewellery making back in 2014 and I still have this book. There are things I've not even tried in it - like beadweaving. This book covers everything you need - threading, wi...
Compendium of Beading Techniques: 300 Tips