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I had this for about 3 years so far so good. I only had like one broken clasp but still useable. I just saw that this items is frequently returned so I checked the reviews. It is tiny. However, I only use this as a storage for small beads or left ove...
Lawei 15 Pack Jewelry Box with Dividers
Sometime you can't find what you are looking for at local crafter. I actually found more of this at Joann's Fabrics store in the past. So I had this storage since 2021. So it is durable. I love it that the divider is remover so you can add more beads...
3 Pack Bead Storage Organizer Box - 36 Grids
I love this scissor. It been my dream to own one. It is not large nor heavy at all. I primarily use this for my macrame jewelry making for its precision on small cut. Had this since 2021. The tip had gotten a bit blunt so I have to remind myself to f...
Yueton Vintage Plum Blossom Embroidery Scissors
this is great to have as a starting out business. Not only that, you can also use this as your freebie items to thank your customer. Enjoy!
MOTYAWN 100PCS 2x3 Organza Gift Bags
I swear this is the best investment ever for small business jewelry maker like myself. I use started out with boxes and boxes and I have to remove everything just to find one little things. This is a game changer! You can even screw into the wall too...
IRIS USA 64-Drawer Organizer Storage Bin
This is a great addition if you have a much larger pieces, you can use to store things like cleaning clothes, business card, stickers, etc. Not only that, this can be drill onto the wall if you have the space for it. Enjoy!
IRIS USA 24-Drawer Plastic Organizer Cabinet
Talk about a cheat! I am tried of grabbing my measuring tape to measure what I need. This is it! This is an adheresive tape that you can put on your desk or any flat surface so you measure to your heart content without looking for the measuring tape....
WIN TAPE Adhesive Backed Ruler 40in/101cm
Yes you do need this gloves hun! When you make jewelry as long as I have, your fingers can and will get sore overtime. Even if you type alot as well because you would have to write about your products, social media, etc. This is a great investment an...
Copper Fit ICE Compression Gloves, Black
Game changer! I am not kidding. You must invest in this. if you want to know what the circumference diameter for ring or bracelet, this work. You would use the top one that measure the inside, the bottom one is measure the outside part. Anything I am...
Adoric 0-6" Digital Caliper Measuring Tool
I love this and still have it. I actually uses it to store my beads and other stuff as you would see in craft store. You can use it in pop up shop to serve as a shelf to hold all your craft that is ready to sell. It is a big heavy though. Enjoy!
Wnutrees 4 Panel Wood Folding Privacy Screen
I love this and it does help tremendously when it comes to organizing my crafts. It can hold my materials for when I need to transport to any pop up shop. Hold your bags, gift bags, etc. Been using since 2022 and so far it hadn't break on me. Enjoy!
Sterilite 6-Pack Clear Clip Box for Storage
This is a great addition for your pop shop or store for your small jewelry business. Still have it since 2022 so you know it is good. Enjoy!
MOOCA 2 Pcs Necklace Display Stand, Gray
This is great to have for any types of small business. This is adjustable which is prefect for my materials because I can either increase or decrease the height according to my products. There is so much you can use it for. I don't like having a wast...
iPEGTOP Expandable Cabinet Shelf Organizer
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Handmade Artisan Insurance
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Check out what you can find at Michaels to start out small. Enjoy!
This is great to have if you are starting out on your jewelry making journey.
Jewelry Pliers Tool Set by Bead Landing
This is great thing to have so you have to guess the exact size you need. Simply put your beads, charms and spacer to know how much you need to make a bracelet. Enjoy!
Bracelet Bead Design Board by Bead Landing
I love wood better than plastic as this tend to last longer. So many spaces you can use. If you want to do the wrap around bracelet, you could use the border side to help with that. Enjoy!
9" x 12" Wood Bracelet Bead Board by Bead Landing
These mini plier set is great addition for when you have pop up shop, at sport event, on the road, etc so you don't have to carry bulky tool to make your jewelry. Enjoy!
Bead Landing™ Mini Plier Set
I love the handle of this one because your hand would feel ease of comfort. Enjoy!
Precision Comfort 5" 3-in-1 Tool
Almost every jewelry crafter have this as a starting point. It is for necklace up to 3 layers, there is even 4 lines for earrings, 4 empty slots for keeping your beads in order. Enjoy!
Bead Design Board by Bead Landing
Such a game changer so you don't have to have two pliers to open or close the jump ring. You can wear this as ring for when you are working on a project. Super comfortable. Enjoy!
Cousin™ DIY Jump Ring Opener
You need this. You absolutely need this. This will prevent your beads from falling out of the wire, thread, etc. Enjoy!
Beadalon® Bead Stopper™ Coiled Stainless Steel Strand ...
Although, this might be a lil high but it is a great investment being that it is made of wood and not plastic. You have all the project you need in one setting for example working on necklaces, bracelets, earrings all at the same time. Enjoy!
New Bamboo Combo Beading Board for Jewelry Bracelet ...
This is a great addition especially if you are planning on doing waist beading. It does take a time to get use to it but it is a game changer for saving time. Enjoy!
BASIC elements™ Mini Spin & String™ Bead Spinner
This is the go to glue for jewelry making, there are other glue but this came highly recommend. Enjoy!
E6000® Jewelry & Bead™ Glue
Not all beads' hole will be prefect. Something we need this to help tread the bead easier. Enjoy!
The Beadsmith® Cordless Bead Reamer
This is a great tool to have as it will strengthen out your wire. I recommend buying a few and the replacement one as well. If you are into wire wrapping jewelry. Enjoy!
CousinDIY Precision Comfort Nylon Jaw Pliers
This brand is well know. I had this for years until it is time to replace the nylon. I mean years! Enjoy!
Beadalon® Designer Series Flat Nylon Jaw Pliers
This brand it also well know. While I have not try this one but I do recommend to give it a try since the other brand are a bit higher. Enjoy!
Artistic Wire® Nylon Jaw Pliers
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It is so important to protect yourself, your workplace, pop up events, your home and so much more. Not all of them have to be $$$. There is an average cost between $300 to $800 from many different insurance companies. It is all about what you do and ...
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I love finding a good quality stainless steel jewelry making as they tend to be hard to find but you should check this out if you like stainless steel as I do. Enjoy!
U Pick 100pcs 304 Grade Stainless Steel Straight Tube Spacer Beads 5mm 10mm 15mm 20mm Long Tube Connector for Jewelry Making
I find wire guard protector to be important to add to your jewelry making since the thread won't frayed overtime, the thread coating get peeling with wear and tear, etc. Enjoy!
100pc/200pc 304 Grade Stainless Steel Hypoallergenic Wire Guard Thread Protector Loop Terminator (Hole 0.5mm/1mm/1.5mm) for Jewelry Making
I like making macrame bracelet but these are great for making bead weaving style and other style that I can't think. These are great to start to see if you like the color before investing in a bigger spool. Enjoy!
S-Lon Tex 210 Beading Cord .5mm 77 yards #18, 1/2 mm SLon Superlon from Beadsmith
It is hard to find supplier that have necklace memory wire instead of bracelets and rings because they tend to be popular. Great to start out small to see if this is what you like. Enjoy!
Memory wire. For necklace or Bracelet. Choose size and color. Free Shipping!
The owner is so sweet and I love these items. The color are so vibrant and I don't regret it. I made few necklaces and they came out gorgeous. Enjoy!
44 Colors IN STOCK 6mm Heishi Beads, Polymer Clay Beads, Y2K Heishi Bracelet Beads,African Vinyl Disc Beads, Beads, Polymer Clay Jewelry
I love this brushed gold finish style. So boho chic maybe. An absolute great find to add to your jewelry making. Enjoy!
6mm Brushed Gold Disc Heishi Bead - 14K Gold Plated over Brass- Disc Spacer Accent Bead- Larger Center Hole
i love having matte black onyx in my stash because they just make it sexy for me. I don't know why. I make so many bracelets with this one. Enjoy!
Natural Matte Black Onyx Beads 4mm 6mm 8mm 10mm 12mm 14mm Genuine Natural Stones 15.5" Full Strand Wholesale
This is..oh my goodness, gorgeous. It hard to see without proper lighting but I swear I love this. Enjoy!
AAA Natural Silver Obsidian Beads 6mm 8mm 10mm 12mm 15.5" Strand
This is beautiful, be warn. Without proper lighting it is hard to see the golden but that not so bad. I like it to see the reaction oh look I didn't know it had golden hue to it. Kinda like peekoo look I am golden. Enjoy!
Natural Golden Obsidian Beads 4mm 6mm 8mm 10mm AAA High Quality 15.5" Strand