Clay Beads - Making A Bracelet

nce many people have purchased their clay beads they are unsure about what to do next. Most people want to make a piece of jewelry but they my not know how to get started. In this article I want to show you how to make a bracelet. This is one of the more simple places to start and will be a great way for you to begin your journey in this new hobby. 1. Make a plan.- The first thing you need to do is plan out the plan for what you want your bracelet to look like. You need to think about the purpose your jewelry will serve. Will it be casual, professional, or formal? You need to decide what type of material you will use for the wire. Will it be metal, plastic, or leather? You need to decide what types of clay beads you will use. This will include thinking about color and also what pattern you will put them in. You also need to decide if you are going to add charms of any kind onto your bracelet. This is a necessary yet fun part of the process as you get to dream big about what could be. 2. Work the plan.- Now that you have a plan you need to get to work. You first need to measure the wire you chose and cut it to the right length. Then you want to either put a clamp on one end or tie a knot of some kind. This will keep your beads from falling off. Now you can start adding your beads in the pattern that you chose. lso, do not forget to add your charms in the right place if you chose to use those. Read More

Bead Tutorial - Learn to Make Jewelry at Home

Who doesn't love a homemade gift? A gift that you take the time to create for someone becomes a very treasured possession for the recipient and possibly a fun new hobby for you. From scrapbooking to knitting handcrafts are hot right now and nothing is hotter than beading. Creating beautiful jewelry is not as difficult as it may seem. In fact once you learn the basics you will be designing necklaces, bracelets and earrings that will make your friends drool. And if you have your very own in-home tutor you can hone your craft at any time. Rather than risking paying through the nose for a class that may leave your head spinning you can go online and purchase a step-by-step bead tutorial at an unbelievably low price. You can begin your journey into jewelry making in a matter of minutes from the comfort of your own home. Besides convenience a bead tutorial has a plethora of advantages for the novice crafter. You can learn at your own pace. You can practice each step until you feel you have mastered it. And best of all once you have purchased one you will always have it for reference! It's like having a teacher at your beck and call ready to answer any question you may have at any time. Read More