advice, websites, magazines or books on jewelry making?

Question

i just started making jewelry and want to know if
you know any good resources.
thank you for any information.

Answer 1

"Jewelry making" covers a lot of territory! ...so much of the answer would depend on just what type of materials you'd want to use.

There's a load of info on my site though about "making jewelry" -- primarily with polymer clay, but much of the information would apply to jewelry made from other materials as well.

Check out this previous question and the answer I gave in it, for links to the jewelry pages at my site:
http://tinyurl.com/25avdj
.... but add this page link to those since I notice I didn't give it:
http://www.glassattic.com/polymer/wire.htm
(using wire for various things re making jewelry... clasps, connectors, wrapping, making shapes, etc.)

On those pages at my website there are also many links to other sites for jewelry supplies, lessons, etc.


HTH,

Diane B.

Answer 2

the book store Barnes ans Nobel has a good selection of books broke down into very specific sections like beading, ring making, necalaces, wire jewelry and on and on. I like the books to have in hand better than a web site. good luck :)

Answer 3

check out these sites:
http://www.ehow.com/how_13439_make-jewelry.html

http://jewelrymaking.about.com/
this site here you have to register for a free account but it has alot of good information and a forum where you can ask questions and get help. I also use this site for my crocheting and knitting.
hope this helps you out.

Answer 4

go to http://www.jewelrymaking.about.com
or http://www.wigjig.com (tips on metalsmithing and jewelry design how-to's)