Arts and crafts have always been at the tip-top of popular summer hobbies, but have you tried making your own jewelry yet? Capture your own design aesthetic in wearable pieces that you can make from the comfort of your own home. Make them for yourself, gift them to a friend, sell them on Etsy—the possibilities are endless. There are some awesome kits, books, and YouTube videos (essential techniques, supplies to purchase, and, of course, hacks) that will make getting started a whole lot easier.

Bead Jewelry Making

Have you ever seen an amazing piece of beaded jewelry and wondered how it was made? Now you have the secrets! This jewelry-making guide for beginners shows you how to create incredible necklaces, earrings, and bracelets that you’ll love wearing and sharing.

Master everything from picking the perfect beads to making your own findings (functional pieces, like clasps and earring wires). You’ll even get helpful advice for starting your own jewelry line.

• Beading for beginners―Discover various types of beads, the must-have tools, and the beading techniques that every aspiring jeweler needs to know.
• Practice makes perfect―Hone your skills on 21 stylish designs―each featuring detailed instructions that outline the necessary supplies and skills.
• Craft into business―Finished some pieces but not sure what to do with them? This jewelry-making book offers professional advice on how to promote and sell your work.