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Your First Jewelry Projects

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Discover the joy of crafting your own unique jewelry with the potential to earn some extra income! This collection of beginner-friendly tutorials guides you through simple steps to create your own beautiful jewelry. Learn essential skills and techniq...

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Welcome to a beginner tutorial that will take you step by step through how to make these lovely swan links. You'll be able to make yourself a beautiful bracelet, and also earrings, with these easy to make links. 

List of materials you will need: 

1mm/18g wire (copper or craft wire is fine) 
Flush cutters
Six step bail making pliers 
Chain nose pliers 
Flat nose pliers 
Round nose pliers 
Ruler 
File (optional)
EASY BEGINNER bracelet tutorial
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This tutorial will be taking you step by step through the process of how to make these gorgeous, stylish and simple beaded earrings, using copper wire and a few jewellery making items you should have in your collection.

Equipment you will need: 

8mm beads 
1mm or 18g copper wire, dead soft 
0.4mm or 24g copper wire, dead soft 
Six step bail making pliers, or round nose pliers 
Flush cutters 
Chain nose pliers 
Ruler 
Bench block and chasing/rubber hammer (for the ear wires) 
Small file (for the ends)
How to make wire wrap bead earrings tutorial
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This wire wrapping tutorial features a simple wire wrapped bead link, where the wire encases the bead with a pretty wave effect. I have included complete step by step instructions, and also a step by step on how to create the little clasp for your ne... 

Materials you will need: 

0.7mm (21g) wire - for the links 
Or, 0.6mm (22g) or 0.8mm (20g) it's your choice. 
1mm (18g) wire - for the clasp 
Flush cutters, or nail clippers 
Bail making pliers or round nose 
Chain nose pliers 
Flat nose pliers (optional) 
Bench block and jewellers hammer (for the clasp) 
Ruler
EASY BEGINNER tutorial - how to make wire wrapped bead link for bracelets and necklaces
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These little beauties are so versatile, and as you'll see, you can make them with so many different beads, including rounds, ovals, coin beads etc.

Supplies you'll need for today's tute, are: 

2 x 8mm beads (or 6mm if you only have them) 
1mm (18g) copper wire, dead soft 
0.6mm or 0.5mm (22g or 24g) copper wire, dead soft 
Flush cutters 
Chain nose pliers 
Round nose or 6-step bail making pliers Ruler 
Bench block and chasing hammer
Wire Wrap Herringbone Earrings Tutorial - Beginner DIY jewellery making
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A simple and beginner friendly DIY ring tutorial, using copper washers. 

This video will be showing you how to make a beautiful hammered copper band ring, using easy to find and simple materials. 

All you need is a copper washer, three beads, and some wire. 

Materials you will need are: 

Copper washer (bare copper is best) 
Bare copper wire (for wrapping the beads) 0.5mm/0.6mm (24g/22g) 
Three beads - 2/3/4/6mm (your choice) Metal ring mandrel 
Chasing hammer 
Bench block
How to Make a Hammered Copper Ring - Easy Tutorial for Beginners!
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These simple chain links are so versatile and you can use them in all sorts of your jewellery projects. 

The first is the 'figure of 8' or the infinity link. Perfect for all types of necklaces and bracelets. And the second: simple wire wrap loop links, both with and without beads. 

Materials you'll need: 

1mm copper wire (or wire of your choosing) Ruler 
Chain Nose Pliers x 2 
6 Step Bail Making Pliers (or Round Nose Pliers) 
Flush Cutters 
Beads of your choosing (I've used 6/0 seed beads) 

Suggested lengths of wire for your Figure of 8 links (to use as a guide - please feel free to experiment): 

1mm wire - 2cm (3/4in) use first step on the bail pliers 
1mm wire - 2.5cm (1in) use the second step on the bail pliers 
1mm wire - 3cm (1 and one quarter in) use third step on bail pliers 

For slightly thicker links: 

1.25 mm wire - 3.5cm - use third step on the bail pliers
DIY Wire Jewelry - How To Make Easy Chain Links - Ideas For Beginners
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Learn how to make these easy DIY wire heart links... perfect for the beginner. This tutorial will show you how to create these cute wire heart links, which you can use in earrings, necklaces and bracelets. 

This video will show you step by step, how to make the links, and then how to create a beautiful bracelet with them. 

Materials needed: 

1mm (18g) copper wire (or wire of your choosing) 
Flush Cutters 
Cain Nose Pliers 
Six Step Bail Pliers 
Flat Nose Pliers 
Ruler 
Marker Pen 
Earwires (if creating earrings with the links)
Easy Beginner DIY Wire Heart Link Tutorial
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This simple and beginner friendly tutorial will take you step by step through how to make easy spiral links, from copper wire. Great for chains, necklaces, bracelets, etc. Perfect for your jewelry and accessory projects. 

These are so simple to make, and you'll want to make lots of them! 

All you will need is: 

1mm (18g) copper wire 
Flush cutters 
Six step bail making pliers OR round nose 
Chain nose pliers 
Ruler 
Optional chasing hammer and block
DIY Wire Jewelry - How To Make Easy Spiral Links - Ideas For Beginners
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This tutorial will show you how to make easy wire wrapped clasps. I'll take you step by step through the process of how to make two types of simple clasps. This project is suitable for the absolute beginner. 

These clasps are a perfect fit for my Egyptian Link bracelet, but you can modify and use these clasps for lots of your jewellery pieces.

Materials you will need for this project: 

1mm (18g) copper wire 
Chain nose pliers x 2 
Flush Cutters 
6 step pliers (or round nose) 
Ruler
How To Make Simple Wire Clasps - beginner Tutorial
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A perfect DIY jewelry project for beginners. This video will take you step by step through the process of making these beautiful wire links for necklaces etc., and how to add beads to elevate your jewelry pieces. 

Materials you will need: 

1mm (18g) copper wire 
Flush Cutters 
2 x chain nose pliers 
6 step pliers (or round nose) 
6/0 seed beads 
1mm x 5mm copper jump rings 
Ruler
DIY Wire Jewelry Ideas For Beginners - How To Make Beaded Chain Links
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Perfect for the beginner, these versatile links are great for chains, links for necklaces, and even charms for earrings etc. 

Materials needed today: 

1mm (18g) copper wire 
6 step pliers 
Chain nose pliers 
Flush cutters 
Optional bench block and hammer 
Ruler
DIY Wire Jewelry Ideas For Beginners - Simple Teardrop Links
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Wire wrapping is fun and effective and in this tutorial, you'll learn how to make wire wrapped beaded earrings from scratch. 

Materials you will need: 

1.25mm (16g) Copper Wire - some outlets state 17g for 1.25mm 
0.4mm (26g) Copper Wire 
Flush Cutters 
6 Step Pliers (mine are 2-9mm) 
Chain Nose Pliers 
Bench Block and Chasing Hammer 
3mm beads (round or rondelle work fine for this project) 
Ruler
How To Make Beaded Earrings For Beginners - Wire Wrapping Jewelry Tutorial
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Do you want to create beautiful and elegant wire earrings? Yes you can, with this easy DIY tutorial. Perfect for beginners looking to make their own handmade jewelry. Learn how to make stunning dangle earrings with just a few simple wire techniques. ... 

If you're new to wire jewelry making, this tutorial is perfect for you. You'll learn the basics of wire wrapping and shaping to create unique and stylish earrings. Plus, they make great gifts for friends and family! Get ready to show off your handmad... 

Materials you will need: 

1.25mm (16g) copper wire 
0.5mm (24g) copper wire 
Flush Cutters 
6 step pliers (mine are 2-9mm) 
Chain nose pliers x 2 
Ruler 
8mm beads x 2 
Bench block and chasing hammer 
Small metal file or emery file 
Ear Wires x 2 
1.25mm (16g) jump rings (about 8mm)
DIY Wire Earrings - Easy Wire Jewelry For Beginners - Handmade Jewelry Ideas
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This beginner friendly tutorial will teach you how to make these cute flower earrings with wire, copper washers and beads. These are a wonderful easy wire jewelry idea, perfect for beginners. You will learn how to make these cute earrings with my ste... 

Materials you will need: 

3mm round beads 
11/0 seed beads (various colours) 
Flush cutters 
Chain nose pliers 
6 step or Round nose pliers 
0.4mm (26g) wire - dead soft 
1mm (18g) wire 
Ear wires
DIY Wire Wrap Earrings - Ideas For Beginners - Seed Bead Jewelry
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Learn how to make these cute wire chain links, with copper wire. This is a perfect DIY project for beginners. This video will take you step by step through how to create this very sturdy and secure chain. which is ideal for your jewelry pieces. 

Materials you will need: 

1mm (18g) copper wire 
6 step pliers (or round nose) 
Chain nose pliers 
Flush cutters 
Ruler
DIY Wire Jewelry Ideas For Beginners - How To Make Wire Chain Links
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This video will whip through 6 easy DIY wire wrap earring charms, which are perfect for beginners. Learn how to make little charms for your hoop earrings... make lots and tailor them to suit your outfit or your mood. 

Tools you will need are: 

0.8mm (20g) wire 
0.6mm (22g) wire 
Flush cutters 
Round nose or bail making pliers 
Chain nose pliers 
Assorted beads 
Assorted hoop earrings of your choice 
Beading needle (The video used size 10) 
Beading thread
6 Easy & Quick Beaded Earring Charms - Beginner Tutorial
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This video will show you how to make 10 quick and easy decorative headpins, which will elevate your jewelry making. Learn how to take your wire scraps and create findings for your earrings, bracelets and necklaces. 

Materials you will need: 

Wire scraps (or your choice of cut wire) - I am using 1mm (18g) but you can use up all sorts of scrap lengths. 
Cutters 
Chain nose pliers 
Round nose or 6 step pliers 
Hammer and bench block (optional)
How To Make Decorative Headpins - Jewelry Making For Beginners
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This video will show you how to make cute and fun chain links, which are great for necklaces and bracelets. You can adapt them for earrings too. 

You will need the following supplies: 

1mm (18g) wire of your choice. The video is using soft bare copper 
6 step pliers 
Chain nose pliers 
Flush cutters 
Ruler 
Beads of your choice
Wire Wrapped Chain Links - Jewelry Ideas For Beginners
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Learn how to make these fun and easy flowers for your jewelry projects! These cute flower components are great for earrings, necklaces and bracelets, and can be made at home with the minimum of materials and tools.

 You will need: 

0.8mm (20g) wire of your choice 
0.5mm (24g) wire of your choice 
10mm mandrel 
Flush cutters 
Chain nose pliers 
Ruler or tape measure 
Ear wires/jump rings
DIY Wire Wrap Jewelry Tutorial - Fun & Easy Flowers - Beginner Friendly
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Learn to make these fun and easy square wire spirals using simple copper wire! Make these square spiral components for jewellery applications, such as necklaces, earrings and bracelets. 

These are so much fun to make and easy to do... and perfect for the beginner.

You will need: 

1mm (18g) wire 
Flat nose pliers (The ones on the video are 4mm tips) 
Round nose or 6 step pliers (The ones on the video are 2-9mm) 
Chain nose pliers 
Hammer and bench block 
4mm jump rings 
Ruler
How To Make Square Wire Spirals - Fun Beginner Tutorial
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This video will show you how to make these lovely hoop earrings with wire and beads. This beginner friendly tutorial is easy to follow and details the step by step process of forming the wire and beads into a stunning and cute hoop earring. 

You'll need: 

0.8mm (20g) wire 
3mm beads 
Cutters 
Chain nose pliers 
Round nose or 6 step pliers 
Ruler 
Emery file
How To Make Hoop Earrings With Wire & Beads - Easy DIY Jewelry For Beginners
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Make these gorgeous and elegant beaded bar earrings, using my step by step tutorial. The beautiful wire wrap earrings are very beginner friendly, and you can make them in all sorts of colours to suit your mood and outfits. 

Materials you will need: 

1mm (18g) wire of your choice 
0.4mm (26g) wire of your choice 
Chain nose pliers 
Flush Cutters 
6 step pliers (mine are 2-9mm) 
Beads - I suggest seeds, 5/0 or 6/0 are best for this design 
Ruler 
Marker pen
Wire Wrap Earring Tutorial - Beginner Friendly
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Welcome to this beginner friendly beading tutorial, this will show you how to make these DIY stick or column earrings, which you can do in minutes, once you get the hang of it.

You only need 11/0 Delica beads and some filament thread and a size 10 beading needle, and a couple of ball head pins.
Beginner Friendly Beading Tutorial - DIY Stick Earrings In Minutes!
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This beginner friendly tutorial will show you how to make this easy copper bracelet, using wire and beads. 

You will learn how to create the wire links, and also how to make a little easy wire clasp to secure your bracelet. 

Materials you will need: 

1mm (18g) copper wire 
6/0 seed beads 
Flush Cutters 
Six step pliers - I’m using 2-9mm. You’ll need a 9mm mandrel if using round nose 
Chain nose pliers 
Ruler 
Bench block and hammer
DIY Wire Jewelry - Easy Copper Bracelet - Beginner Wire Wrapping
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Learn how to make beautiful boho style copper wire earrings in this step by step tutorial for beginners. Create your own wire and bead jewelry with this easy DIY project!

 Materials needed: 

Copper wire 
Frame - 16g or 1.25mm 
Hearts - 18g or 1mm (4cm lengths for larger heart motif and 3cm length for smaller heart motif) 
Wrapping - 26g or 0.4mm 
3mm beads of your choice 
Flush cutters 
Chain nose pliers 
A mandrel 
Bench block and chasing hammer 
6 step pliers or round nose
Beginner Wire Wrapping Tutorial - How To Make Boho Style Earrings With Copper Wire
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