I'm a jewelry small business owner, and I have spent YEARS trying to find the best supplies and tools to make my products quicker! Please trust me: All of the tools and supplies on this list are MUST-HAVES for anyone who wants to start making jewelry...
One of my favorite tools because it makes it so easy to create loops! This is perfect for beginners, and I recommend purchasing the blue one (shown in the photo).
Create & Trim 3mm Loops for 18-26g Wire
Without these, you will NOT be able to make jewelry. Out of all these pliers, please make sure to especially purchase round-nose pliers and cutters.
Best Jewelry Pliers
Perfect for securing crimp beads!
Crimping Tool For Jewelry Making
Great for adding more details to your jewelry, very easy to use, and it comes with a lot of chain!
Jewelry Making Chains for DIY Projects
Quite sticky, so make sure to wear gloves and be extra careful, but once it is glued onto something, it stays (there is no chance you can remove it after gluing it)!
Beadfix Adhesive Gel 3 g (.11 oz)
Amazing for adding little details to your jewelry! For example, you can dangle a bead from it or attach it to something if you're making a necklace or bracelet.
Assorted Jump Rings by Bead Landing™ 432pc
Affordable, easy to use, and so useful!
Eye & Head Pins
You NEED these to make earrings! Make sure to get durable ones like these from Michaels!
Fish Hook Ear Wires, 20ct. by Bead Landing
Buy these if you want to make STUDS! PRO TIP: You can glue a bead right onto it with the Beadfix Adhesive Gel to make stud earrings.
Flat Earring Posts by Bead Landing
You NEED this to make sure your earrings don't fall out of your ear. The butterfly ear backings are perfect for this because they are reliable and sturdy (normally never fall off).
Bead Landing™ Butterfly Shape Earring Back
These are easier to take off compared to the butterfly backings and might be more comfortable to wear but it's also just personal preference.
Bead Landing™ Plain Plastic Clear Earring Back
You NEED this to make bracelets and necklaces. Their are also a bunch of different wire thicknesses to pick from!
Beadalon Bead Wire
Make sure to use these to hook your necklaces or bracelets!
Lobster Clasps, Medium, Silver Plated, 5 pc
Perfect to add onto bracelets and necklaces incase its too tight on your wrist or neck!
Extension Chain, 2 in, 5.08 cm / Heart, Silver Plated, 144 pc
Great for planning the pattern of your necklaces and bracelets!