Top tips for getting started in jewellery making with Kernowcraft
Jewellery making is a wonderful hobby, giving you the chance to experiment with beautiful gemstones , beads , threads , charms and more . When getting started with jewellery making, it can seem a little daunting to learn new techniques and choose the right tools and supplies. In this blog post we want to share with you our top tips on getting started on your jewellery making journey and the easiest ways to learn new skills!
 
Read jewellery making books
 
One of the best ways to learn affordably is through reading jewellery making books. There are so many to choose from, with many focusing on specific techniques such as wire wrapping, beading, stone setting to soldering. This way you can pick and choose the techniques that interest you the most and enjoy learning in the comforts of your own home. With books, you can practice in your own time and can always come back to them when you want to refresh your memory on a particular technique.
 
Shop Kernowcraft's range of jewellery making books here.
 
Do a jewellery making course
One of the best things you can do when wanting to learn a new skill is jump straight onto a course and get making. You may be surprised the number of courses available near you - CraftCourses lists thousands of creative workshops across the UK, making it so easy to find the perfect course for you .
There are workshops and longer term courses in all types of jewellery making including metal clay , beading & beadwork , fine jewellery , resin jewellery and wire work .
Not only will a course give you the chance to learn a new skill quickly, you will meet like-minded people too!
Want to find out what a beginner's jewellery making course is like? Have a read of this blog >
 
 
Learn jewellery terms
Cabochons, head pins, jump rings, briolettes... the list goes on! All these jewellery words but what do they mean? If you want to start making, learning the lingo early will make it easier for you to buy supplies and learn new techniques. Have a read of this glossary >
 
Begin With Jewellery Making Kits
If you're uncertain about the supplies you need, it can be a great idea to start with jewellery making kits. At Kernowcraft, we provide kits aimed at beginners with step by step instructions and a handy one-click shopping list of supplies needed so you don't have to worry about what to buy.
This way you can practice and get to grips with the skills involved, before choosing your own supplies and experimenting with designs.
 
Follow jewellery making tutorials
Online, you will find so many free resources to help you and this includes jewellery making tutorials. Whether you want to know how to wire wrap a briolette or how to create your own setting, you will find plenty of advice and projects to help you. At Kernowcraft, we work hard to offer free jewellery making tutorials aimed at beginners with step by step projects with photos to follow.
 
Watch YouTube videos
We love YouTube for discovering jewellers! There are so many professional jewellers willing to share their top tips and skills with those wishing to learn. Whether you're interested in wire wrapping, stone setting or metal clay – there's something for everyone - here's our Top 10 >
 
