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December 7th, 2009 by JT Miller

If you’re looking for a great way to make some extra money, be creative and have fun at the same time, then making beaded may be for you! Learning to make beaded jewelry doesn’t take very long, the supplies are affordable and the rewards are great! It’s a great hobby that can easily turn into a business with just a little luck.

There’s a lot to learn about making custom jewelry at first, but once you spend a little time seeing what beads and supplies are available it will all start to make sense. You may want to start out purchasing a few packages of affordable beads and supplies just so you can practice your skills without spending a lot of money.

There are lots of different ways you can start learning all the skills necessary to make your own custom jewelry. Here are a few of the best ways to really get started almost immediately:

Check Out a Craft Supply Store: Most craft stores now have a pretty big bead jewelry supply section, so you can get a good feel for what beads are available, what tools you may need and what’s possible. Making bead jewelry is a popular enough hobby that there are almost always people at the store who can help you with basic questions.

Take a custom jewelry making class: This is probably one of the best ways to learn how to make bead jewelry. Taking a class often allows you to interact with an instructor and even meet other beginners as well. It’s sometimes fun to share your ideas and struggles with other people at your level because then you can all learn from your mistakes together. Many bead stores offer affordable classes, but also don’t forget to check out your local community college or recreational center for people giving classes on jewelry making.

Try a hand-crafted jewelry making book: There are lots and lots of books about how to make beaded jewelry for fun and profit. You may want to start out with a basic book that has lots of diagrams so you can get a handle on the beginner skills and go from there. Jewelry books are also great for sparking your creativity when you’re having an off day.

Go Online: You can get a lot of information about making bead jewelry from online blogs, videos, tutorials and more! A lot of this information is available for free and almost always accessible, so it’s like having access to a giant jewelry making library with no cost!

Making hand-crafted jewelry is a fun and rewarding activity that starts out as a hobby and can easily turn into a creative addiction! Many people who begin making beaded jewelry on the side quickly end up getting hooked and even begin selling their jewelry creations as a small business venture. And what do you do with the money you make from selling your hand-crafted jewelry? Buy more beads and more more jewelry, of course!

Thinking about starting your own jewelry business from your home? Visit my jewelry making site that’s filled with free jewelry making tips to help you design your own jewelry and have fun at the same time!