Beading & Jewellery Making

Seed beads, glass and gemstone beads, charms, jump rings, clasps, ear wires and other findings, beading wire, elastic and waxed cord, bead mats and jewellery pliers — everything for bracelets, necklaces, earrings and keyrings.

Safety first: small beads are a choking hazard, so keep them away from young children and pets; use pliers designed for jewellery to avoid marking wire; and if you have sensitive skin, look for findings described as nickel-free.

See also craft tools and craft storage for keeping beads organised.

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How to choose beading and jewellery making supplies

Decide how the piece will be strung or joined before choosing beads, because bead hole size has to suit the cord, wire or thread. Then pick findings in a metal that suits the wearer and the look.

• Elastic cord is the simplest start for stretch bracelets; coated beading wire with crimp beads suits necklaces.
• Seed beads are sized by aught numbers, where a larger number means a smaller bead.
• Sterling silver, gold-filled or nickel-free findings are a sensible choice for sensitive skin.
• Round-nose pliers, chain-nose pliers and flush cutters cover most basic jewellery techniques.