The document is a beginner's guide to making jewelry, detailing essential tools such as pliers, wire, and various bead types. It provides step-by-step instructions for creating a basic bracelet, including measurements and techniques for crimping and fastening. Additionally, it lists resources for further information on beading materials and techniques.

1. Beginner’s Guide to Making JewelryBy: Kayla Sorey

2. Tools Every Beader Should HaveRound Nose PliersChain Nose PliersCrimper ToolNipper ToolFlat Nose Pliers

3. Stringing MaterialsBeadalon 19 Strand WireBeadalon 49 Strand WireBeadalon Memory Wire

4. Different Strands sizes determine the strength of the wire

5. Pretty Beads!Swarovski Crystal BeadsChinese Crystal

6. Pretty Beads cont...Czech GlassBali Beads

7. ....and more beads…Freshwater PearlsMurano Glass

8. ClaspsLobster ClawsToggle Clasps

9. Bead FindingsCrimp BeadsWire Guardians

10. Bead SizesThe sizes of beads are measured in millimeters by diameter.There are 4 mm, 6 mm, 8 mm, 10 mm.These are the most common sizes used, types of beads might vary in sizes.

11. Basic BraceletCut a piece of beading wire about 10 inches.On one end attach the clasp of your choice.

12. Basic Bracelet Then string through the wire guardian and through the crimp bead.

13. Basic BraceletUse your crimping tool to close the crimp bead.

14. Basic BraceletString desired beads in any pattern you want, to you desired length.

15. Basic BraceletAfter you are finished stringing the beads, string the wire guardian, toggle, and crimp bead.

16. Basic BraceletClose the crimp bead with you crimper tool. Cut off any excess wire.

17. Work Citedwww.auntiesbeads.comwww.artbeads.comwww.fusionbeads.com