Before you start creating your jewelry, you will need some basic supplies, such as:

• Beads: Beads and natural stones are often used to create jewelry. They come in a wide variety of colors, sizes and shapes to suit your needs.

• Threads: There are all kinds. Silk or nylon thread is used to connect pearls and natural stones to create necklaces, bracelets, earrings and other jewelry. Brass wire for more rigid creations or to wrap pearls on a support. Be careful with the different thicknesses and rigidities. Waxed thread for macramé-type creations...

• Clasps and Fasteners: Clasps and fasteners are used to secure jewelry. There are a wide variety of clasps and fasteners, such as lobster clasps, hooks, buckles...

Be careful, for successful and durable creations it is essential to choose quality supplies. Pay attention to the origins of the materials, the compositions (avoid buying products containing Nickel, lead, etc.) A good indicator to avoid being fooled by all the offers on the market remains the price! Quality supplies contain noble materials such as gold, silver, natural stones and this at a cost. Your jewelry will be stronger!

At Perles Corner we are concerned about the quality of our products. We have been working with specialized craftsmen for many years.

Here is a list of the basic tools you will need to create DIY jewelry:

• Flat pliers: Flat pliers are used to handle various findings (rings, nails, etc.)..) Be careful not to use notched pliers or pliers with teeth! This could scratch the metal!

• Round Nose Pliers: Round nose pliers are used to form loops and bends in wire. They are the essential tool for successful loops.

• Cutting pliers: Cutting pliers are used to cut jewelry wire. Be careful to adapt the pliers to the wires and their hardness at the risk of damaging the blades.

• Beading Needles: Beading needles are used to thread beads and natural stones onto wire.

• The reamer: This tool is an essential ally for working with fine chains. It allows you to widen the links and thus facilitate the passage of the rings.

As in all manual work it is important to have the right tools. This will have an impact on your work, on the solidity and on the rendering of your jewelry. Find all our tools on the site and in our Paris store.

There are several techniques for creating jewelry. Here are some of the basic techniques:

• Beading is one of the most common and easiest DIY jewelry techniques. It simply consists of threading beads onto a wire to create necklaces, bracelets, etc. You can combine different sizes of beads, shapes, styles, materials, etc.

• Assembly consists of combining several elements together. These will be connected by junction rings or by assemblies with pearl studs. This technique allows you to create an infinite number of creations. It is THE most used technique in jewelry creation.

• Bead weaving, different techniques exist. Brickstitch, Peyote, Herringbone... This consists of mounting beads together following a grid, in this technique you will use weaving thread and a needle. For bracelets you can use a loom.

• Macrame weaving, a technique that consists of creating thread patterns with a series of knots. Natural stones can be integrated into it in the form of beads, cabochons, etc. It is a technique that is a little complex to start with but very addictive afterwards.

In conclusion, jewelry making can be a fun and creative activity that allows you to create unique and totally personalized pieces. With the right supplies, the right tools, and basic techniques, you can create jewelry that reflects your own style and personality.

By exploring different DIY jewelry techniques, you can develop your skills and create increasingly complex and elaborate jewelry. So, don't hesitate to get started and let your creativity run wild!