Materials List
Thinking about getting started on your jewelry making journey but don't know where to start? Look no further! I have put together a list of items that will help you embark on that journey. These are all items that I have used, and are all beginner friendly. Have any questions? Please don't hesitate to reach out! Good luck :)
Tools:
-Set of round nose pliers, chain nose pliers, and wire cutters
-Set of nylon jaw pliers and bail making pliers
-Set of 10 professional pliers
-Ring mandrel, ring sizer, and mallet set
Stones:
-Mixed lots of cabochons (multiple options available)
-Rough stones
-Etsy search for gemstone cabochons
Chains and findings:
-Stainless steel soldered chain
-Multi-pack of different chain colors with jump rings and clasps
-Gold and silver stainless steel chain with jump rings and clasps
-Rose gold plated copper chain
-Pack of black cords with clasps
-Variety pack of lobster clasps and jump rings
-Etsy seller with a wide variety of chains and findings
Wire:
-26 gauge silver plated wire (multiple colors available)
-24 gauge silver plated wire (multiple colors available)
-20 gauge silver plated wire (multiple colors available)
-18 gauge silver plated wire (multiple colors available)
If you are looking to get a higher quality and/or quantity of wire, I would recommend ordering from Rio Grande. The gauges I use most are 26g, 24g, 20g, 18g, and 16g.
-Gold-filled round wire (dead soft)
-Gold-filled half round wire (dead soft)
-Gold-filled square wire (dead soft)
-Bare copper round wire (dead soft)
-Bare copper half round wire (dead soft)
-Bare copper square wire (dead soft)
-Sterling silver round wire (dead soft)
-Sterling silver half round wire (dead soft)
-Sterling silver square wire (dead soft)
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