Handmade Beaded Jewellery Making Tutorial
Tutor: Em James, Emelye James Creative Studio
Join craft workshop tutor, Em for a live demonstration of how to make beaded jewellery. She shows us how to make earrings and walks us through bead and frame choices, as well as how to wrap wire for a simple yet stunning finish. You can follow along and make a pendant or a keyring instead.
What are jewellery findings?
Jewellery findings like earring hooks and jump rings are used to turn your beaded pieces into wearable accessories, and Em shows us exactly how to use them. You’ll be amazed by what you can create with just a few beads, some wire and a handful of basic tools.
About Em:
Em James runs a small jewellery and creative business called Emelye James Creative Studio based in Cardiff. She also hosts craft workshops in a fabulous local craft studio, Lark Design Make.
Preparation
Prepare materials and find a space to work.
Video time
45 minutes
- Selection of small beads (different sizes are great, however Em recommends that you use beads with a similar hole size.)
- Jewellery wire (0.4 - 0.6mm)
- Brass bead frames/ jewellery connector shapes
- Needle point pliers
- Wire cutters
- Jewellery findings to finish
- Bead mat/ tray
Silver Clay Jewellery Pendants
If you enjoyed this session, why not try Em's previous tutorial on making silver clay jewellery pendants at home!
