Jewelry Project Ideas for the Home Jeweler

A hobby that’s a potential money-making venture.

Doing handicrafts is always a great way to pass the time. Not only does it keep you on your toes when thinking of concepts, but it’s also a great way to keep the brain alert during the planning and actual creation process. Physically, it also makes for a great exercise and helps hone one’s dexterity very much similar to surgery because the artwork also requires precision.

Perhaps you’ve found yourself bored with some of the stuff you’ve been doing during this whole pandemic, then maybe doing DIY jewelry projects are good ventures for you to try out. Not only will you be filling your jewelry display devices with new beautiful creations, but it’s also a great skill to learn and eventually earn from.

Beaded Bracelet (or beaded anything, really)

Beads are a favorite of many jewelry makers for the variety of designs and looks that can be achieved with them. There are certainly plenty to choose from such as wooden, plastic, crystal, pearls, rhinestones, and shells. Depending on the vibe you are trying to achieve ー an elegant nighttime piece or something more casual fit for the mall or the beach ー there is certainly the right type of bead that’s available for you to use and make beautiful creations of.

Jeweled Headband

Headbands are ultra-feminine accessories that are equally at home being part of a lady’s everyday ensemble or as a headpiece for a formal event such as a wedding. Depending on your material, a headband can look absolutely elegant and understated or dramatic and fanciful. Approach this particular project piece with an open eye as you can find inspiration from nature, old and new fashion trends, or even characters on the screen.

Friendship Bracelet  

Prepare for a wave of nostalgia with this jewelry project idea. Remember creating friendship bracelets when you were a kid back in summer camp? You probably have some fond memories of yourself making these brackets with your campmates so this makes for a great place to start your DIY jewelry project. From the braided styles that were so popular during those summer camp years, you can level up your designs by doing other styles such as those made with ribbon and leather. You can find a lot of those and more from our shop’s Stringing Material section.

Jewelry Inspired by the Different Seasons and Holidays

The different colors and textures associated with a particular season and holidays help so much during the jewelry creation process. How you approach things is up to you. You can be bold and loud using materials that are obvious picks, such as red and green accents for a Christmas-themed one or florals for the spring season, or keep things simple by using the seasons and holidays as inspiration without explicitly taking elements from the occasions.

Ombre

Ombre is a technique used in many art forms (fashion, hairstyling) where one particular color is highlighted by showcasing it from its lightest shade to darkest or vice versa. This can be achieved with beads or by threads.

Accessories Made with Repurposed Items

Here’s an eco-friendly way to create jewelry. In an effort to minimize waste, why not go for repurposing items so they can be turned into accessories? Old items such as buttons, soda pop tabs, or coins are just some of the items on top of our minds that can be fashioned into new jewelry pieces. Thinking of selling stuff from your household? Want to minimize your family waste footprint? Repurposing is the answer. Look around your home for items that can make for great jewelry-making items.

These are just some of our jewelry project ideas that you can do and make on your own. Learn more about jewelry making by looking up classes online such as these courses from Skillshare.

Once again, we’re here to tell you that if you’re looking for a reliable jewelry display device supplier then Nile Corp is here to help! Just browse our website to see what our business has to offer both brick-and-mortar jewelry shops and small home-based jewelry entrepreneurs.

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5 Jewelry Making Tips for the Newbies

What you need to know when you want to get into this fun and profitable hobby.

Lots of folks took up new hobbies to pass the time while in quarantine, and why not when having something to keep us busy helps us stay relaxed amidst the global health crisis? If you haven’t started a new hobby yet, may we suggest jewelry making? 

Check out our tips below and discover the things you need to know before you embark on this creative journey.

1. Before anything else, pick out the type of jewelry you would want to work on first

There are many types of jewelry to choose from and picking one can be pretty overwhelming. However, focusing on just one type can help ease yourself into this pastime. You can start by choosing which particular type of jewelry you would like to work on and then pick out the material you would like to use for it (beads, crystals, chains, leather, etc.).

2. Look up references to start you on the journey

Thanks to today’s technology, knowledge is always within reach. You can look up tutorials online to start with the basics or do it old school by leafing through crafting magazines and books. Crucial skills like making wire loops can be learned through these materials.

3. Have a look at your existing supplies then start building upon the missing ones

You don’t have to go out and buy stuff for your new hobby right away. Look through your toolbox and see if you have the essentials, namely wire cutters and pliers. You can always build upon your jewelry-making toolbox along the way. Next, once you’ve figured out what type of jewelry you plan on making that’s when you can shop for the parts. Depending on your choice of jewelry piece to work on, you can start buying findings and stringing materials. While you are at it, why not start buying display devices like earring display cards and jewelry stands for when you finish your work?

4. Create a designated workspace for jewelry making

The best workspaces are those with good lighting and have plenty of space for the actual task and the materials needed for a project. Your tools and jewelry parts should be within reach while you work so there should be allotted space for your containers and materials. Plus, don’t forget to have a comfy chair to keep body aches at bay while you work.

5. Let your imagination run wild

There are no limits as to what you can do with your crafting projects, but it’s best to sketch them on paper or on the computer first to help you with visualization. However, if you are stumped for ideas, magazines and social media apps like Pinterest and Instagram can serve as your inspiration.

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What Makes Jewelry Making a Great Hobby

Here’s another pastime to try while we’re all keeping safe at home.

Once you’ve tried out all the food crazes in the kitchen during this lockdown, what else is there to do? Why not give jewelry making a try? It’s a great hobby any time of the year but more so now that we’re cooped up indoors because of the cold weather.

Your jewelry display devices may have seen better days so why not replenish them with newly-made accessories? Here are the reasons why you should start jewelry making as a hobby.

You can save cash when you make your own accessories

Everyone loves a good bargain and you can definitely save a lot once you start making your own jewelry. Oftentimes accessories get marked up due to branding and other business expenses on the part of the seller. Once you eliminate all of that and you go straight to jewelry-making suppliers for your parts like crystals and strings then you’ll be saving cash than when you buy jewelry from a store.

You can earn cash by making accessories

Another perk to taking up jewelry making as a hobby? Not only do you get to save money, but you can also actually earn from your outputs. It’s always a good idea to discover a new stream of income so if you are up to it, why not turn your pastime into a money-making venture? How big or small you want to make it is up to you, but a good start would be selling online. Once you’ve hit your stride you can grow your business with more designs, partnerships, and promotional activities.

It lets you explore your creativity

People have different ways of exploring their art. Some people sing, write, bake ー making jewelry can be that outlet for you. It’s a unique way of exploring your talents and creativity and we think you should really give it a try.

It lets you slow down and relax

Creating jewelry requires focus and dedication. It involves you sitting down and concentrating on tiny objects to create a design to your liking. The effort requires little physical strain but it’ll definitely bolster your mind’s imagination when coming up with designs.  If you need a pastime you can do indoors alone or with your family then this is the way to go.

It gives you a great sense of accomplishment

Whether you’re doing your very first or one thousandth-piece, the feeling of pride and accomplishment never wavers. Big or small, doing a project and seeing it to completion will always feel great, and we all need something to celebrate these days even the little wins.

Let us help you start your jewelry-making journey! Visit our page and discover your jewelry display and storage options in our online store.

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