
Making jewelry is one of my hobbies, and I think that it’s one of the greatest pastimes one can have. I love listening to the radio, watching my favorite YouTubers, or just educating myself with an online course all while I tend to my DIY projects.
I’ve thought about putting together a post about the basics of making jewelry with your hands, but the fact is that every person is different and might be attracted to some kind of material or the next. I like to try out everything I get my hands on, and there are many places where you can get your supplies for cheap.
The five basic tools you will need for this hobby are wire cutters, round nose pliers, chain nose pliers, flat nose pliers, and several crimp tools. Of course, if your budget allows you to make other expenses, I also suggest getting several bead stoppers.
Metalsmithing with jewelry does not address complete rookies, which is to say that you will have to do a bit of research on using various tools and machines. You need things like a torch, solder supplies, pliers and files, tool boxes and saws, but also a drill press, for example. So, if you are tech-savvy or have used some of these tools before, I believe you should try it out. But if you aren’t into overly complicated activities, perhaps you have to steer clear of metalsmithing.
In terms of supplies, you can use a lot of materials from gems, …