Learn How to Make Jewelry
Beginning to learn how to make jewelry is easy, you just need to know where to start. If you are going to be self taught start off simple and progress to some of the more complicated techniques as you build your jewelry making foundation. But Tory Burch Wedges New Arrivals Sandals , first thing is first; jewelry tools. Every jeweler whether experienced or a beginner should have a few basic tools. Common tools found at a jewelers bench include a good pair of wire cutters, ball-peen hammer, small pliers Tory Burch Flip Flop Silver , needle file set, jeweler's tension sawframe and blades, and bench block. A dremel with jeweler's bits is also an incredibly useful tool to have on hand. If all this seems daunting consider starting even more basic. Sometimes it is best to go with what you know and then expand on your talents. For example Tory Burch Strawberry Green Lace Ballerina Flats , are you an accomplished knitter? Consider knitting with a fine gauge wire rather than yarn to create knitted pendants, necklaces or bracelets that can be further embellished with beads. Or Tory Burch Thora Wedge Flip-Flops Leopard Thong , rather than knitting the usual scarves or clothing items, knit on a small scale to create forms that can then be used for a pair of earrings.
If the self-taught method is lacking, enroll in a beginner's jewelry course at a local community college or visit a craft store to take beading classes. Other ways to learn how to make jewelry could include joining a crafting circle where a small group of people meet weekly to exchange ideas and techniques. Sometimes learning in a community environment is beneficial because it will allow you to brainstorm ideas and see what types of jewelry other people are making.
For those with a serious desire to learn the craft consider becoming an apprentice with a local jeweler or artisan. Apprenticeships are generally unpaid and require some prior experience, but are very rewarding to learn the trade from a master jeweler. If you go this route be prepared to have a specific area of focus within the jewelry making world, such as bezel setting or casting. Don't expect to master every technique because as an apprentice you are honing in on a very specialized skill set.
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