You will need:

• Jewellery Making Guide PDF which itemises findings etc I’ve used
• Just add ideas, beads and charms of your choice and enjoy the learning process

The PDF guide itemises the most common findings and how they are used but there are many variations, too many to mention, plus so many other different findings for different uses. It really is up to you what you might want to make. Sometimes it is a good idea to buy a kit or boxed set first to see if this is something to continue with as they come with all the items necessary apart from pliers.

Jewellery is a personal preference, I like big, bold and quirky. There is always a good presence of jewellery businesses and makers to get ideas from and of course to purchase from.

Below I’ve shared ideas for a different elasticated bracelet to last month using beaded links on eye pins, that have been strung through both ‘eyes’ with elastic and a bead in between each link to make a bangle style. There is a memory wire bracelet which has bead drop dangles interspersed throughout its length and on the loop ends. There are bookmarks, charm bracelets, kilt pins, zip pull/handbag charms. Earrings using Lucite and other beads, charms and dolls house miniatures, the possibilities are endless. I find earrings sell really well. Extra-long necklaces strung on beading wire, with the addition of chain, dangles, charms and beaded links. I hope something inspires you to have a go.