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Whether you are new to jewelry making or well versed in the exciting art of making jewellery, you will always find that there is so much more to discover, so much more you want to know ... which is why we are here to provide you with as much juicy tit bits and relevent jewelry information as we can, and in the most informative & fun way we can.

Despite the deceptive simplicity inherent in the idea of making jewellery, it really is a doorway to unlimited delights and discoveries.

When most people think of jewelry making, they think only of beads and maybe, jewellery findings. And many think that jewelry making is nothing but a hobby or a past-time. In reality, you are in a wonder-world of endless delightful discoveries.

There are many inter-connected aspects of jewellery making and there is a proliferation of jewelry artisans who can vouch that jewelry making can also be a highly viable business venture. Plus of course, it is FUN FUN FUN!!

Jewelry making involves many of the following exciting aspects:

• BEADS - and there is endless range of colours, variety, shapes, sizes, uses, and materials of jewelry making beads. There are crystal beads, glass beads, metal beads, valuable metal beads, porcelain beads, gemstone beads, bone & ivory beads, and on & on. Amongst the most famous and sought after of crystal beads are the reknown Swarovski crystal beads.  Their crystal beads are highly sought after due to their excellent crystal quality and cut, their super high brilliance, and the unwavering uniformity of each cut crystal bead.



• Jewelry Supplies & Jewelry Findings - here you will discover an ever-increasing and creative range of jewellery components that will not only make your work easier, but will absolutely beautify your end products. They can be the traditioanl earring hooks and clasps to the most jaw-dropping latest jewelry pins & needles. And not only will you discover a range of useful sizes, but also a whole plethora of colours, plated materials, designs, grades and qualtiy of amazing jewellery findings. Sometimes they are so awesome and beautiful in themselves that you may even find yourself reluctant to use them on the finished jewellery item!! But they will always stimulate your creative juices!



• Jewelers Tools - from the basic jeweler's flatnose pliers to the versatile ring-making, looping pliers. The range of pliers & other jewellers tools these days are phenomenal. And you can find from useful & affordable grades to super high-end specialised jewellery tools. And almost all of them will be invaluable to you as you create your designs.



• Jewelry Packaging Boxes Supplies Displays - whether you are making that irrestible piece of jewellery for yourself, your family & friends, to sell, to exhibit, or just to pass the time, you will find that sooner or later, you will need and/or desire gift boxes, jewelry packaging, jewelry displays. And there is such a marvelous range of them these days.



• Jewelry Making & Bead Magazines - these are marvelous sources of inspiration, know-how, and tips-n-tricks. Many are available online as e-books or e-course, many as traditional physical books & magazines. Some are more textual than illustrative, or vice versa. And many have beautiful designs ideas and creations that will truly inspire you from masterpiece to masterpiece.



• Jewelry Making Stringing Materials, Wires, and Chains

This fun library site is designed with the aim of bringing you a wealth of jewelry making related information, glossary of industry terms, to answer how-to and what-is questions. We will also be buidling for you Jewelers Design Gallery plus providing you with topic related links in your unending joyous search of jewelry-creativity building quest.

We will be constantly updating our site to bring you free patterns, facts & tips on all aspects of jewellery making, beads, & jewelry supplies.

We will also point you to where you can find the jewelry supplies and exotic beads that you need & want.