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Congratulations on deciding to give beaded jewelry making a try! Making jewelry with beads is a fun and rewarding hobby that give you a creative outlet and relieve stress! The basic skills of making jewelry with beads are pretty easy to learn but some can take a lifetime to master.

When you first start making beaded jewelry you may be quickly overwhelmed with the amazing number of beads available, the different materials that are used, the many different wire techniques and clasps that are all available for just about any piece of jewelry you could ever imagine. You may want to start out buying some affordable beads and supplies just so you can practice your skills without breaking the bank.

There are many various ways you can start learning all the skills necessary to make your own beaded jewelry. Here are a few of the best ways to really get started right away:

Visit a jewelry making shop: After you have been making bead jewelry for a while, a visit to your local bead shop will be like visiting a candy store. Initially, though, it might be a bit confusing to navigate through the thousands of different bead sizes, stringing options and tools and materials available. The good news is that most bead stores are staffed with people who were once amateurs like you and most will cheerfully share their enthusiasm and experience with you. Don’t be afraid to ask even the most simple of questions and be sure to let the person know you are just beginning to explore your way around the store. I have even been to some bead stores that offer a free “one-on-one” lesson with a jewelry expert to help you get going making bead jewelry of your own.

Take a custom jewelry making class: This is probably one of the best ways to learn how to make bead jewelry. Taking a class often allows you to interact with an instructor and even meet other beginners as well. It’s sometimes fun to share your ideas and struggles with other people at your level because then you can all learn from your mistakes together. Many bead stores offer affordable classes, but also don’t forget to check out your local community college or recreational center for people giving classes on jewelry making.

Read a hand-crafted jewelry making book: Not an earth-shattering move, but there are lots of great bead jewelry books for beginners filled with photos and tutorials that can give you exactly the information you need for starting out. Many custom jewelry making books are also great for getting the creativity going because they will often show you the finished product first and then explain how to get to that point from the very beginning.

Online blogs, tutorials and videos: The internet has changed the way we all learn, and picking up a new hobby like creating beaded jewelry is no exception! There are lots of great blogs, tutorial videos and websites dedicated to learning about designing jewelry and working with beads. The best part is that most of these sites are free and available at any time of the day or night, so it’s like having your own library and jewelry instructor right inside your computer! A few minutes spent visiting a jewelry making website can quickly open your eyes to all the creative possibilities!

Making hand-crafted jewelry is a fun and rewarding activity that starts out as a hobby and can easily turn into a lucrative addiction! Many people who start making hand-crafted jewelry on the side quickly end up getting hooked and even begin selling their jewelry creations as a small business venture. And what do you do with the money you make from selling your custom jewelry? Buy more beads and more more jewelry, of course!

Glass Bead Equipment : Using Brass to Shape Glass Beads

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Pink Glass/ Brass Y-shaped Bead Necklace (India) $17.99 This beautiful burnised brass and pink beaded necklace features an assortment of oval and round crystal beads. Crafted in India, this Y-shaped necklace displays dozens of light-reflective surfaces, making it great to wear with t-shirts and formal wear.

Sage Green Jasper Gemstone Butterfly Beads 16 x 21mm (Set of 10) $9.59 Sage green jasper butterfly shaped beads.

Silver Tibetan Symmetry Earrings (China) $16.99 Add a touch of elegance to any ensemble with handmade jewelry from China. These stunning earrings feature diamond-shaped beads with intricate Tibetan patterns in silver.

Signature Moments Sterling Silver Calaveras Bead $18.99 This lovely bead from Signature Moments features a beautiful theme to decorate any jewelry. Crafted of sterling silver, this heart-shaped bead is shaped to look like a skull.

Silverplated Pewter 8.5-mm ‘Spiral’ Cone Bead Caps (Pack of 4) $8.39 These lead-free pewter cone-shaped bead caps are plated with fine silver and an antiqued finish. These sleek small bead caps can be used as strand reducers.

Silvertone with Black Enamel Large Hole Paw Print Beads (Pack of 2) $13.09 These silvertone paw print-shaped beads feature a black enamel design. These beads fit your Pandora-style bracelet and Biagi, Chamilia, and Troll chains. For easy slip, the center of the lovely beads are not threaded.

Signature Moments Sterling Silver Stellar Heart Bead $17.49 This lovely bead from Signature Moments features a beautiful theme to decorate any jewelry. Crafted of sterling silver, this heart-shaped bead covered with an intricate design.

Raspberry Red Candy Jade Round Bead Strands (Pack of 2) $8.09 Deep raspberry red and burgundy make these jewelry-making accessories the essential beadwork accent. The marvelous round-shaped beads include two temporarily-strung strands.

Sterling Essentials Sterling Silver 16-inch Pink Enamel Heart Bead Necklace $28.99 The cute heart-shaped bead features a pink enamel heart center. This necklace is made of fine sterling silver.

Sterling Silver 12-mm Meditating Buddha Beads (Pack of 2) $22.99 These Buddha-shaped beads feature an antiqued finish on sterling silver. These stand-out beads will fit your Pandora-style bracelet and Biagi, Chamilia, and Troll chains.

Goldtone Turquoise Necklace and Earrings Set (Thailand) $44.99 Brass beads top the rectangular turquoise stone pendants of this stunning necklace and earrings set from Thailand. The handmade earrings feature round and fish-shaped beads and a hook clasp while the necklace is finished with a woven brown leather chain.

Sterling Silver European-style 7.5-mm Celtic Cube Charm Beads (Set of 2) $13.99 Use these genuine sterling silver beads as spacers on your interchangeable bead braceletSet of two beads fit most popular interchangeable bracelet chainsCube-shape beads features an openwork Celtic knot design

14k Gold over Silver 1ct TDW Diamond Glitter Barrel Necklace (H-I, I2-I3) $331.99 This pretty necklace features a single barrel-shaped bead studded with genuine white diamonds. Crafted of 14-karat yellow gold over sterling silver, the necklace includes a popcorn chain with a lobster claw clasp.

Schylling Olivia Tin Kaleidoscope Toy $5.99 This Olivia Tin Kaleidoscope Toy features a durable tin construction. This Olivia themed toy is filled with colorful multi-shaped beads.

Goldtone WhiteTurqouise Heart Earrings (Thailand) $16.69 Clustered brass beads top the heart-shaped white turquoise stones hanging from these stunning dangle earrings from Thailand. These handmade earrings feature round and heart-shaped beads and hang gracefully from hook findings.

Magnetic Pandora Style Bead Bracelet $49.99 This pandora-style beaded magnetic bracelet is constructed with five accent beads and four magnetic hematite beads. With slick russian-shaped beads, this stylish bracelet may provide health benefits.

Czech Glass Beads Coffee Beans Expresso (Set of 25) $6.99 Opaque brown glass beans give your creations extra zingCoffee bean jewelry is a fun accent to any ensembleBead set includes 25 bean-shaped beads

MS DJ Casanova Argentium Silver Aztec Triple Diamond-shaped Earrings $22.35 Great Aztec triple diamond-shaped beads make these earrings beautiful and expressive. Crafted with tierracast pewter, these earrings are highlighted by argentium silver hooks.

Austrian Crystal Golden Shadow Briolette Beads (4) $6.99 Austrian crystal beads make a fun craft dayJewelry supplies showcase a briolette teardrop shapeBead set includes four crystal golden shadow beads

Goldtone Turqouise and Bead Dolphin Earrings (Thailand) $14.79 Clustered brass beads top the round turquoise stone pendant on these stunning earrings from Thailand. Round and dolphin-shaped beads cluster together with smooth turquoise in these handmade earrings.

Goldtone Onyx Dangle Earrings (Thailand) $16.49 Clustered brass beads top the round-shaped black onyx stones hanging from these stunning dangle earrings from Thailand. These handmade earrings feature round and heart-shaped beads and hook clasps.

Two-tone Stainless Steel Twisted Wire Heart Bracelet $27.09 This stylish bracelet features a twisted wire design with silvertone and goldtone heart-shaped beads. This jewelry piece is made of highly polished stainless steel and secures with a lobster claw clasp.

Handmade Onyx and Brass Beads Bracelet (Thailand) $18.49 Glossy black onyx stones merge with brass ocean-themed beads on this elegant bracelet from Thailand. Sea star and sea shell shaped beads cluster together with the polished onyx in this handmade jewelry.

Sterling Silver 1ct TDW Diamond Glitter Barrel Necklace (H-I, I2-I3) $323.99 This pretty necklace features a single barrel-shaped bead studded with genuine white diamonds. Crafted of sterling silver with white rhodium plating, the necklace includes a popcorn chain with a lobster claw clasp.

Goldtone Amethyst and Bead Necklace and Bracelet Set (Thailand) $49.99 Amethyst stones merge with brass ocean-themed beads on this elegant necklace and bracelet from Thailand. Sea star and dolphin-shaped beads cluster together with polished amethyst in this handmade jewelry set.

Goldtone Amethyst Bead Necklace (Thailand) $32.99 Amethyst stones merge with brass ocean-themed beads on this elegant necklace from Thailand. Sea star and dolphin-shaped beads cluster together with polished amethyst in this handmade necklace.

14k White Gold Amethyst and Blue Topaz Bead Necklace $1630.99 This stylish necklace features amethyst and blue topaz beads accentuated by teardrop-shaped beads and metal leaves. Crafted of white gold, this elegant necklace hangs from a matching rolo chain and secures with a lobster claw clasp.

Goldtone Turquoise Heart Earrings (Thailand) $14.19 Clustered brass beads top the heart-shaped turquoise stones hanging from these stunning dangle earrings from Thailand. These handmade earrings feature round and heart-shaped beads and hang gracefully from hook findings.

Goldtone Turquoise Heart Bracelet (Thailand) $22.99 Clustered brass beads top heart-shaped turquoise stones on this stunning cuff bracelet from Thailand. This handmade cuff bracelet features round and heart-shaped beads spaced evenly around an adjustable cuff.

Goldtone Amethyst and Brass Bead Bracelet (Thailand) $24.99 Amethyst stones merge with brass ocean-themed beads on this elegant bracelet from Thailand. Sea star and dolphin-shaped beads cluster together with polished amethyst in this handmade bracelet.

Silvertone Lucky Horseshoe Large Hole Beads (Pack of 2) $8.99 These festive silvertone horseshoe-shaped beads feature an antiqued finish. These beads fit your Pandora-style bracelet and Biagi, Chamilia, and Troll chains. For easy slip, the center of the lovely beads are not threaded.

Goldtone White Turquoise Heart Bracelet and Earrings Set (Thailand) $33.99 Clustered brass beads top heart-shaped white turquoise stones on these stunning earrings and bracelet from Thailand. The bracelet of this handmade jewelry set features round and heart-shaped beads evenly spaced around an adjustable cuff.

Brass Red Coral Heart Earrings (Thailand) $15.49 Clustered brass beads top the heart-shaped red coral stones hanging from these stunning dangle earrings from Thailand. These handmade earrings feature round and heart-shaped beads and hang gracefully from hook findings.

18k Yellow Gold Onyx Heart Earrings $783.99 Featuring gold and onyx heart-shaped beads hanging from cable chains, these earrings showcase a textured detailing on each heart. Crafted of 18-karat yellow gold, these earrings shine with a highly polished finish and secure with leverback clasps.

Goldtone Round Onyx Bracelet (Thailand) $23.99 Clustered brass beads top the round-shaped onyx gemstones on this stunning cuff bracelet from Thailand. This handmade bracelet features round and heart-shaped beads spaced evenly around an adjustable cuff.

Goldtone Red Coral Heart Bracelet and Earrings Set (Thailand) $33.99 Clustered brass beads top the heart-shaped red coral stones of these stunning earrings and bracelet from Thailand. The bracelet of this handmade jewelry set features round and heart-shaped beads evenly spaced around an adjustable cuff.

Goldtone Onyx Bracelet and Earrings Set (Thailand) $33.99 Clustered brass beads top the round-shaped onyx stones of these stunning earrings and bracelet from Thailand. The bracelet of this handmade jewelry set features round and heart-shaped beads evenly spaced around an adjustable cuff.

Stainless Steel Twisted Wire Heart Bracelet $23.49 This stylish bracelet features a twisted wire design with heart-shaped beads. This jewelry piece is made of highly polished stainless steel and secures with a lobster claw clasp.

Goldtone Red Coral Heart Bracelet (Thailand) $22.99 Clustered brass beads top heart-shaped red coral stones on this stunning cuff bracelet from Thailand. This handmade jewelry features round and heart-shaped beads spaced evenly around an adjustable cuff.

Goldtone White Turqouise Heart Bracelet (Thailand) $22.99 Clustered brass beads top heart-shaped white turquoise stones on this stunning cuff bracelet from Thailand. This handmade jewelry features round and heart-shaped beads spaced evenly around an adjustable cuff.

Handmade Onyx and Brass Beads Necklace and Bracelet Set (Thailand) $41.99 Glossy black onyx stones merge with brass ocean-themed beads on this elegant necklace and bracelet set from Thailand. Sea star and sea shell shaped beads cluster together with the polished onyx in this handmade jewelry set.

Goldtone Turquoise Heart Bracelet and Earrings Set (Thailand) $33.99 Brass beads top heart-shaped turquoise stones on these stunning earrings and bracelet from Thailand. The bracelet of this handmade jewelry set features round and heart-shaped beads spaced around an adjustable cuff, while the earrings feature hook clasps.

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One Fish, Two Fish, Three, Four, Five by Dr. Seuss Nursery Collection (Board book) $7.91 One Fish, Two Fish, Three, Four, Five….is a bouncy, illustrated Dr. Seuss classic with moving, fish-shaped beads at the top. The sturdy board book is a must-read for every toddler library.