General information for the jewelry making hobbyist or special research projects.
Beadage - Make beaded jewelry with our free beading patterns, instructions, and projects __ "Clear and complete beading instructions so your beading adventure is fun and painless! Learn where to buy supplies online and display your favorite
beading creations." - illustrated - From beadage.net - http://www.beadage.net/index.html
Beadwork - free bead patterns, beading resources, beaded jewelry making ideas __ Learn about making bead jewelry and find additional information about beads and beading. - illustrated - From About.com - http://beadwork.about.com/mbody.htm
Craftown - Jewelry Making __ "This is a tutorial for beginner's which includes a few simple jewelry pieces to give you an idea of how it is done." - illustrated - From craftown.com - http://www.craftown.com/jewelry/jewel1.htm
Embellishments Beads and Findings: Tips And Facts __ Instead of providing patterns, this page provides practical information such as bead sizes, cord tips, and
more. - From embellishmentsinc.com - http://www.embellishmentsinc.com/tips.php3
Everyone Needs a Hobby __ "This site will give you the information you need to create a crocheted wire bracelet. I've made them for several years and find them to be a great portable craft for traveling and waiting rooms. There are also some added pages
with gem, mineral, jewerly, and bead information." - illustrated - From Maria Bartz - http://www.angelfire.com/home/ixiaz/cwb_index.html
FREE Bead Stringing Projects by Patrice, Make Your Own Jewelry __ "Make your own beaded jewelry with How To's and Many FREE Projects for hand knotted and bead chain necklaces, Stretch Magic bracelets and Rosary Beads" - illustrated - From
pmegio.com - http://pmegio.com/
Jewelry Making __ You will find instructions on how to make pendants, necklaces, and more. - illustrated - From jewelry-making.com - http://www.jewelry-making.com/
Jewelry Making how to make jewelry crafts patterns beads projects __ "Try these free projects and patterns for making your own jewelry. Use many creative techniques to make a variety of jewelry items. Use beads, hemp, and many other supplies. You can
also make your own jewelry boxes." - From About.com - http://familycrafts.about.com/od/jewelrymaking/
Jewelry making, Tips from The Jeweler's bench - Jewelry making information center - Instructions on making jewelry __ "Ganoksin's rich collection of free online-articles, technical papers, reports, and news on virtually every aspect of the gem and
jewelry industry." You will find a wealth of information in the form of click-to-read articles. - From ganoksin.com - http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/tip_sear.htm
Jewelry Terms __
A brief glossary of terms and a pictorial section about gem 'cuts.' - illustrated - From jansjewels.com - http://www.jansjewels.com/defs/terms.html
Making Glass Beads __ "Lampworked glass beads or wound beads are created on a steel rod known as a mandrel. It's the mandrel that gives the bead its hole. Glass is heated at a torch till it is molten and then wound around the mandrel. Once cooled the
finished bead can then be removed." Learn the complete process and find many click-to-read articles about glass bead making. - From beadbrains.com - http://www.beadbrains.com/makingglass.html
Making a wire wrapped bead necklace __ "How to make a wire-wrapped and bead necklace using brass or sterling silver wire. Necessary tools are suggested as well as appropriate wire to
use." - From essortment.com - http://il.essortment.com/makingwirewrap_rieh.htm
Rings & Things' Online Jewelry Projects __ You will find a nice collection of detailed jewelry instructions. These projects are primarily for beaded jewelry. - illustrated - From rings-things.com - http://www.rings-things.com/PROJ1.HTM
Step-by-Step Jewelry Making, Metal, Bead, Lapidary, and Clay Workshops, from Lapidary Journal __ "Learn to make beautiful gemstone and bead jewelry through our step by step projects." - illustrated - From Lapidary Journal - http://www.lapidaryjournal.com/jj/
