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Great art doesn’t just come out of nowhere. If one wants to be good at what he/she does, every effort must be made to make sure their activities go into building the foundations of their chosen crafts. Like any other artform, jewelry making takes dedication and constant practice.

And while inspiration doesn’t always hit creators at all the right times, there are things artists can do to get ideas flowing.

We hope this article is one of those things that’ll bring a burst of inspiration into your work.

Sketch pattern ideas for your bead jewelry creations

Putting your thoughts to paper can help you conjure up different designs for your jewelry projects. Have a look at your collection and try to come up with patterns or shapes you can form with them, or you can visit our site to see the beads we have to offer and imagine all the design possibilities you can create from them. How they end up looking is all up to you, so don’t be scared to let your imagination run wild.

Revisit old projects

Another trick you can do to get your creative juices flowing is by revisiting old or unfinished products. You can look at your successful old projects to find possible design ideas. This is also a good time to revisit projects you haven’t finished yet. Alternatively, you can start from scratch and improve upon those you’ve abandoned halfway.

Organize your jewelry-making supplies

In case inspiration doesn’t strike you right away, perhaps a little bit of sprucing up will do the trick. When you’re busy doing projects, you may not have a lot of time to go through your supplies and tools. Taking the time to sort through your things is best done while you’re on a crafting break.

We suggest arranging your supplies like beads according to color and size. This will help you easily locate them once you’re ready to create. You can also use jewelry display tools to organize and hang up your cords, bracelets, and other stringing materials.

Check to see if your jewelry making supplies need replenishing

After organizing your supplies, you may want to take an inventory of them to see if you’re missing anything or if they need replacements. It is important to have the right tools on-hand whenever you pursue a new jewelry project so make sure you have tools like pliers, pendants, crystals, and cutters.

If you find yourself missing something from your collection, don’t worry, Nile Corp has got you covered.