If you’re new
to beaded jewellery making and are wondering what jewellery making supplies and
tools to get for the task, then this article is for you! From pliers and crimping
tools to crimpers and beading wire, good equipment is key when it comes to
making beaded jewellery. Read on to find out about the best jewellery making
tools and supplies that you'll need when beginning jewellery beading.
Three Essential Beaded Jewellery
Making Materials
Before we discuss the tools you’ll need to start making beaded jewellery, let go over some of the most essential jewellery making materials you’ll need before you can start your project.
Jewellery Beads
Let’s talk
about the most exciting part first, jewellery beads! It won’t surprise you that
just like the are hundreds of various types of beadwork you can produce,
there’s an even bigger variety of beads for making beaded jewellery to choose
from.
If you’re
using an existing pattern, it will normally say which beads you’ll need to get.
However, if you’re designing your piece from scratch, it might be easier to
make your choice if you start by planning out a general design and pattern of
your work. Get down a general idea of how many beads you’ll need and what size and colour
beads you want before shopping, and start your search from there.
At CJ Beaders we stock a huge variety of jewellery beads from all over the world, in all sorts of sizes, shapes, and colours. From Japanese Miyuki beads to Austrian Swarovski crystals, you’re sure to find something suitable for your peace.
Jewellery Findings
Depending on
the piece of jewellery you’re planning to make, you may also need to purchase
some additional jewellery making materials such as jump rings that are used for joining two or more items
in the beaded jewellery piece together, or crimp beads that’ll allow you to secure your beadwork
when using jewellery beading wire.
We stock a huge range of jewellery findings such as clasps and connectors, as well as jewellery findings kits that contain a variety of different findings and are perfect for beginners.
Jewellery Beading Wire
Jewellery beading
wire is another crucial jewellery making material to consider when
planning out your project. There are a lot of things to consider when choosing
beading wire, that’s why we’ve put together a dedicated article on how to choose the best beading wire for your project
that should hopefully answer all of your questions.
Top Three Tools For Jewellery Making
Now that we’ve covered some of the main jewellery making materials, here is a list of the essential jewellery making tools and supplies that you'll need when beginning beading jewellery:
Cutters
Cutters are great jewellery making tools and will come in handy when snipping the extra wire after crimping the end. There is a variety of cutters that you can choose from and they range from low-cost economy cutters to high-end tools made from high-grade carbon steel. If you are not sure which cutters you need, contact our team at CJ Beaders, and we will be happy to help!
Chain Nose Pliers
Chain nose pliers are one of the most versatile beading tools and can be used for many
applications. They’re especially handy when opening and closing jump rings.
When opening and closing a jump ring with chain nose pliers, you won’t
need to pull the jump ring ends apart, instead, you can easily twist them open
and closed. This will save you time and prevent your jump rings from getting
misshapen.
Chain nose pliers are also useful for holding small items or bending jewellery wire into the right shape.
Crimping Pliers
Simple and easy to use, crimping pliers are an essential jewellery making tool for beaders. Use
them to close crimps or secure beads to secure the beads on the
beading wire.
Jewellery Making Tool Kits
If you’re struggling to select your jewellery making tools, then why not go with
one of our jewellery making tool kits, such as the Jewellery Making starter tool kit. This bundle contains
round nose and chain nose pliers, a pair of cutters, and a crimp tool. Perfect for taking on holiday or
for a beginner beader.
Get The Best Jewellery
Making Tools And Supplies From CJ Beaders
At CJ Beaders we stock a great variety of tools for jewellery making from
some fantastic brands such as Xuron, Beadalon, The Beadsmith, and more. Browse
our online shop or contact us to find out more about the best tools for
your jewellery creation.