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Basic instructions - make your own jewelry and accessories
Here you will find everything you need to know to make bracelets, necklaces, earrings, rings or key rings yourself! In the step by step instructions we show you everything you need to know: from the right tools to the materials.
Necklaces
All the basic techniques to make necklaces yourself
A matching necklace gives every outfit that certain something. Necklaces are very easy to make yourself. Whether strung, knotted or threaded, single or multi-strand, short or long - here you will find all the basic techniques for necklaces explained step by step.
Bracelets
All the basic techniques to make bracelets yourself
Bracelets are very versatile pieces of jewellery and can be made with different materials. Here you will find step by step instructions for elastic bracelets, bracelets with macramé technique, wide leather bra celets or wish bracelets.
Earrings
All the basic techniques to make your own earrings
Ear studs with cabochons or crystal stones are very easy to make yourself! But also hoops or earrings can be made quickly and easily. All the important basic techniques are explained here step by step.
Pendants for jewellery
All the basic techniques to make jewellery pendants yourself
Here you will find step-by-step instructions on how to make various pendants for jewellery. Whether you want to attach a metal pend ant to a bracelet, make your own tassel or turn a bead into a pendant with a chain pin - you'll find all the techniques here.
Rings
All the basic techniques to make rings yourself
You can sparkle all the way to your fingertips with homemade rings. You have a choice of different techniques: rings can be threaded, bent from wire or glued with cabochons. All techniques are explained here step by step.
Sail rope
All basic techniques for sailing rope
Sail rope is not only indispensable to sea bears. It is also a very popular material for jewellery making. Here you will find all the basic techniques step by step to make your own key rings and bracelets from sail rope.
Cabochons
All basic techniques for working with cabochons
Cabochons are gemstones with a flat underside. They can easily be glued into settings. Cabochons come in many different materials and sizes. They can be used for rings and pendants, but also for bookmarks or pinboard magnets. Here you can see the most important basic techniques.
Jewellery clasps
All the basic techniques for attaching clasps to jewellery
A good clasp holds your piece of jewellery together perfectly. As different as the various pieces of jewellery are, so are the types of fasteners for jewellery. Here you can see step by step how to fasten carabiners, clasps, magnetic clasps or slide clasps.
Modelling wire
All the basic techniques for working with modelling wire
When working with modelling wire, artistic wire and memory wire, you wind, bend and twist. You can use the wires to make jewellery, jewellery accessories and also decorative items. Here you can see step by step which techniques and tools you need.
Jewellery Threading
All the basic techniques for threading jewellery
Threaded jewellery looks very gorgeous and elegant. There is a huge selection of small beads and crystals. Rocailles, delicas, tila beads, bicones or superduos can be used to create small works of art. Here you will find the threading techniques explained step by step.
Metal stamping
All the basic techniques for working with stamps and stamp blanks
With metal stamps you can make very individual pieces of jewellery and beautiful gifts. Here you will find step-by-step instructions for using metal stamps, bending tools and striking aids, as well as interesting facts about stamps and blanks.
Jewellery packaging
Basic techniques for beautiful packaging and decorative items
Your homemade jewellery also deserves beautiful jewellery packaging. You can make or embellish jewellery cards and boxes yourself. But you can also make decorative objects yourself.
Glass Bottles & Glass Balls
All the basic instructions for making your own jewellery with glass bottles
You won't find this message in a bottle on the beach, but on a necklace! You can make beautiful pendants or earrings with small glass bottles and glass balls. Here you will find all the basic techniques explained step by step.
Keychain
Basic techniques for making your own key rings
Bowls are our daily companions. So it's worth making a beautiful individual key ring yourself. You can use many different materials such as canvas, leather or beads. Here you will find all the basic techniques explained step by step.
Leather DIY
Embossing, Dyeing, Riveting
Leather is a versatile material. You can use it for jewellery and accessories. Here you will find step-by-step instructions on how to make bracelets, key rings, necklaces and earrings with leather and leather strap. You will also learn about embossing, dyeing and riveting leather.
Mobile phone chains
All the basic techniques to make mobile phone chains yourself
We can't imagine everyday life without our mobile phones. Here you will find instructions on how to easily make your own mobile phone chains. Everything is explained step by step.
Tools
What do I need which tool for?
Here you will find all the important tools you need to make jewellery yourself. All tools are explained and you will see the most important functions and applications for these tools.
DIY Basic Techniques
Make your own jewellery - we'll help you. Just say "I will, I can and I will". We take you by the hand and explain step by step how to create the most beautiful pieces of jewellery from the right accessories. With the right DIY jewellery instructions, DIY really is child's play. Be brave and try something new. You will be thrilled. In the future, you will be able to create jewellery that exactly matches your taste and ideas.
In our category "Basic Techniques and Instructions" you will find various basic techniques to make different and unique jewellery. Here you will find DIY instructions that show you how to make necklaces, earrings, rings and bracelets yourself. You will be amazed at how many different pieces of jewellery you can make. Of course, we also provide regular supplies for the basic techniques. You can be sure that you will always find new ideas for homemade jewellery in this category, because we are always working hard in our creative workshop. We want our customers to be completely satisfied and happy.
How do I make a bracelet myself?
Bracelets are definitely one of the most popular pieces of jewellery. Bracelets can be worn by both women and men. We have many basic techniques to show you how to make your own bracelets. Gone are the days when you had to search long and hard for the right arm jewellery. From now on you can make them yourself easily and cheaply. No matter if you want to make your own bead bracelet or other bracelets: We have the right basic technique ready for you.
A bracelet with an elastic band is particularly practical. The elastic band makes it easy to pull your personal bracelet over your wrist and you don't even need a clasp. The bracelet is fastened with a knot. We will show you how to make such a bracelet yourself in this basic technique. You can make this bracelet yourself, or you can take a look at our ideas and instructions. Here you will find many different examples of homemade elastic bracelets. We can't wait to see what your first DIY bracelet will look like.
How do I make a necklace myself?
A real classic in the field of DIY jewellery: homemade necklaces! To make sure nothing goes wrong with your personal necklace, we have the right basic techniques for you. We show you how to make pendants for necklaces yourself and also how to design a beautiful pearl necklace yourself. Just like with bracelets, there are many different possibilities for a homemade necklace. For example, you can make necklaces from a leather strap or a ball chain.
A beautiful idea for a homemade necklace is also the combination of our sail rope and the large metal pendants. You can easily attach the large metal pendants to the sail rope with the help of a necklace loop. All you have to do is attach the necklace loop to the eyelet of the metal pendant and then bend the loop back together with pliers. Now all you have to do is pull the sail rope through the loop at the desired length. With this basic technique, making a necklace is very easy.
How do I make my own earrings?
Every woman needs the right ear jewellery to match her outfit of the day. In the future you can easily make such ear jewellery yourself. You decide on the shape and colour. Whether with glitter or plain - it's up to you. To make it easy for you to make your own earrings, we have lots of different basic techniques for you on our homepage. So there are many possibilities for you to make your own earrings. Have you ever thought of making your own earring with cabochons?
Cabochons are very popular in the field of DIY jewellery. For individual earrings, we recommend using our glass cabochons with motif sheets. In our online shop, we offer you a wide variety of motifs to buy. You can view the entire selection here. Once you have chosen the right setting for your homemade earrings, all you have to do is glue the glass cabochon into the setting. We explain how this works and what you need to keep in mind in the basic technique "Gluing a glass cabochon". So what are you waiting for?
How do I make a ring myself?
Our fingers also need to be decorated. The best way to do this is with homemade rings. It doesn't matter if you want to make wrap rings or rings with cabochons. With us you are guaranteed to find the right basic technique. We help you to make your own ring and explain step by step how you can design your very own ring. Gone are the days when you can't find the right ring for your fingers. From now on you can make your own ring so that it has the perfect fit.
Would you like to wear a ring that not everyone has? Then you should take a look at our basic technique "How to make an anchor ring with modelling wire". This ring made of modelling wire is simply indescribably beautiful and extraordinary. You can't buy something like this! To make a ring like this you need our Craft Wire modelling wire, a metal pendant, a side cutter and a ring stick. With the ring stick you can adjust the ring to the size of your finger. Practical, isn't it? Take a look at the instructions and dare to make your own ring. You will see that it is not difficult at all.
You should also take a look at our ideas and instructions. Here you will find many different jewellery ideas that you can make in no time at all. Are you already excited?