Jewellery Making and Beading

Learning to make your own beautiful beaded necklaces, earrings, bracelets and rings is fun and easy with our Jewelry Making and Beading course. Jewelry making and beading is a great craft for anyone because it's an easy and inexpensive hobby to explore. All you need are a few basic tools, beading wire, and a handful of pretty beads to create your own handmade jewelry. Our course provides you with an overview of jewelry design concepts and techniques as well as how to properly use jewelry making tools. Who doesn't love a handcrafted piece of jewelry to wear or share?

* You have 4 weeks to complete this course from date of your enrollment.

Jewelry Making and Beading Module 1 Chapters 1, 2 & 9
Knotting and Beading

In module one you will be introduced to the essential tools, equipment, and supplies used in jewelry making and beading. The most important elements of design are covered, as well as how to apply them to the art of macramé jewelry. This module also describes how to set up your knotting board and create the most common knots and braids.

• Jewelry Findings (tools)
• Beads, Wire, and Braiding Supplies
• Design Layout
• Color Harmony
• Knotting Board

Jewelry Making and Beading Module 2 Chapters 3, 4 & 5
Basic and Advanced Bead Stringing Techniques

Module two will provide you with common finishing techniques to perfect your look and design. You are introduced to the basics of how to lay out a design and string beads using the most popular bead-stringing materials. Knotting between beads and techniques for bead weaving are included. Once the foundation is established you will move on to more elaborate designs that you can create on your own.

• Lay Out a Design
• Stringing Material
• String Multiple Strands
• Knotting Between Beads
• Bead Weaving

Jewelry Making and Beading Module 3 Chapters 6, 7 & 8
Wirework Technique and Wire Jigs

Module three covers how to make your own beaded links, hook clasps and chains by using the techniques of cutting, bending, and hammering metal wire. Some of the topics described involve making a wrapped briolette drop, constructing elaborate wire chains and forming ear wires. By the end of this module you will be able to make uniform connectors and ear wires using a wire jig.

• Basic Wirework
• Jump Rings and Eye Pins
• Double Wire
• Advanced Wirework Techniques
• Wire Jig

Jewelry Making and Beading Module 4 Chapters 10, 11 & 12
Easy and Intermediate Projects

Module four focuses on easy and intermediate projects that you can create using all the different techniques and skills learned in the previous modules. Some easy projects include creating stretch bracelets as well as wire or crystal hearts rings. A beaded multi-knot hemp choker and a gothic bead lace collar necklace are some examples of more advanced projects. This module will also provide ideas and helpful hints for turning your hobby into a business.

• Easy and Intermediate Projects
• Patterns
• Choosing a Specialized Path
• Advanced Help and Training
• Turn Your Hobby into a Business