When I was thinking about jewelry, Rebecca at My Girlish Whims popped into my mind immediately. She’s a 21-yr old gal from the Philly area and she knows her jewelry!
Rebecca has many tips & tutorials in her “Jewelry Lessons with My Girlish Whims” series and she makes it look like anybody can do this!
She starts by sharing her favorite jewelry supplies, beads, and explains what they’re used for…
Jewelry Making Supplies – The Beads!
She teaches you how to use crimp beads…
(click on photo for tutorial)
…how to use jump rings…
(click on photo for tutorial)
…and many other projects like these beauties!
Pearl and Ribbon Necklace Tutorial
Anthro-Knock Off Earrings Tutorial
Fabric Covered Button Earrings Tutorial
If jewelry-making has been on your list of things to learn, hop on over to My Girlish Whims!
Do you love making jewelry and have a tutorial you’d like to share with us? Please share it in the comments below! Thank you!
Thanks! I need this post. I've just started dabbling in making jewelry. I just posted a tutorial for dressing up a jewelry gift box here (http://helpinglittlehands.blogspot.com/2012/01/wire-and-bead-bows-and-ties-gift-wrap.html) and will have the tutorial for the matching necklace up on Monday.
ReplyDeleteI am SO thankful for this post! I have jewelry making tools and supplies but I have NO idea how to use them! I totally want to make jewelry, and now I have the tutorials to help me. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteooh! Can't wait to check this out! I have this tutorial for a super quick and simple bracelet on my site... http://thecreationzstudio.blogspot.com/2012/01/diy-wrap-bracelets.html
ReplyDeletealso, I'm really hooked on making these right now and share the link for the tutorial...
http://thecreationzstudio.blogspot.com/2012/01/diy-wrap-bracelets.html
This was SOO helpful! I am wanting to get into jewelry making and this gave me some great info to start with! Thanks a bunch!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the wonderful feature Kari!
ReplyDeleteI have some beads that I've been wanting to create a necklace with, but I've been a bit lost as to where to start. Thanks for the help!
ReplyDeleteAfter you are done with your jewelry, you could make this cute little Jewelry & Ring Catch All! http://www.lovebugliving.com/2011/12/jewelry-ring-holder-catch-all.html
Thank you for these links!!! I've been dabbling with jewelry making for about a year now and have figured out a lot of things on my own, but often end up frustrated with the gap between what I want to make and my skills...
ReplyDeleteI totally want to start making jewelry this year!!!
ReplyDeleteI love making jewelry! Just last month I did a whole series on making jewelry, without using any special jewelry making tools or supplies! I know not everyone has the time/money/patience to learn a new skill, so it was a fun challenge for me.
ReplyDeletehttp://kittycatsandairplanes.blogspot.com/search/label/jewelry%20making%20for%20the%20non%20jewelry%20maker
My mom has been trying to get me into Jewelery making with her. I just keep hearing cha ching, cha ching. I think I'll let her make them and buy them from her. ;)
ReplyDeleteI bought these (similar) at Michaels last night and used them to make drawer knobs :) I'm not a jewlery maker but these little jewlery rocks were great for my project ! Look forward to seeing what you make. Thanks for adding me today to your google+ circle. I added you back :)
ReplyDeletehi, i'm from Brazil and i loved your blog... god bless you!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting this! I've been collecting beads for other projects, but I'd love to make some of my own jewelry too! Thanks for posting this! I'm off to Michaels and Hobby Lobby now!
ReplyDeletehttp://pearspalette.etsy.com
I love making jewelry, I started a few years ago because I was tired of buying over priced cheap stuff from the stores.
ReplyDeleteYou can see my Etsy shop Rhi's Designs.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/RhisDesigns?ref=si_shop