Homemade Jewelry

A year or so ago I decided I wanted to learn how to make jewelry. I bought a basics book, some necessary supplies and set to work. I can’t tell you how incredibly easy it really is. I mean really really easy. And so much cheaper than buying from Claire’s or something. And the best part? When you find an awesome shirt like this:

You don’t have to search high and low for jewelry that matches. You just buy some beads and make it:

Carved cinnabar, blue dyed howlite and silver plated spirals.

Or say you have a lovely shirt like this:

Dress it up with a homemade necklace:

Freshwater pearls of assorted size and hue, faux lapiz lazuli and aventurine

Just a little imagination or some good instructions and you’ve got some custom creations you’ll love! Below are some links to help you get started.

Jewelry Lessons.com - a place to download free or paid tutorials and tons of different styles of jewelry

Beadage - This one has a some very nice step by step tutorials and photographs of others creations

About.com Jewelry - Beginner Earring projects.

WigJig.com - Lots of jewelry tutorials of all varieties.