New to jewelry making and looking for any help

[Anonymous]

I am just starting out making bead jewelry and I am looking for any advice. I go to stores like Michael's and I am just overwelmed looking at all the choices. What is the best way to start?

[Lori]

I've done a lot of beadwork in the past. I always preferred the czech cut glass beads mixed with gorgeous semi precious stones :)

I forget where I got them now but used to buy them in hanks. I'd check ebay!

Lori

[Holly]

There are many catalogs out there.....Google may give you a nice list. I used to order from a company called Rings & Things. They have a great catalog and an awful lpt to choose from.

Good Luck!
Holly

[Lori]

That's right! Rings and Things! Forgot about them :)

http://www.rings-things.com/

Ebay has a lot too.

[mamabear272]

Thanks for all the great info!!

[chriscee]

I have found this book to help me more than anything, I too was overwhelmed when heading to michaels..so much and didnt know what to do.
Check out this book I am sure you will be pleased with it.

The Complete Bead Guide (http://www.completebeadguide.com/?hop=ron2006)
The Complete Bead Guide answers all your questions about beads and is the ideal eBook for beginners & experienced bead lovers!

[eapoosmama]

http://www.firemountaingems.com/beading_howtos/default.asp

there is alot of info out there.

I am fond of scarabs -- I have 4 bracelets (two of which I will have to have restrung this spring) and I had 20 made as gifts for our loved ones who help during our difficult days in 06.

[robin123]

I am just starting out making bead jewelry and I am looking for any advice. I go to stores like Michael's and I am just overwelmed looking at all the choices. What is the best way to start?

I would love to hear some advice also from some people who have done it.. It seems like it gets expensive....:rolleyes: I just ordered a catalog from a bead company and WOW ... it gets overwhelming! What IS the best way to start???