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Jewelry making is the process of creating ornamental pieces worn for personal decoration or adornment. The materials can range from stone to precious metals, and the techniques are versatile and limitless.
Jewelry has been a part of human history for as long as we have been around. For thousands of years and across many continents, jewelry has been a way for us to express ourselves. Archaeologists have even dug up prehistoric jewelry made from shells, beads, and even stones.
To make your own jewelry, you'll need a few simple tools and supplies: Pliers (chain nose pliers, round nose pliers, flat nose pliers), Jewelry findings (jump ring, crimp bead, eye pin, bead stopper, head pins, earring wires, beading or jewelry wire, toggle clasps, crimp tube, etc.), |