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Investing in a jewellery making craft kit is the perfect way to learn a new talent or improve on skills you already have. Homemade jewellery is a great way to get a bespoke piece to go with your wardrobe – or your creation could be a thoughtful Christmas present.
There’s a whole range of jewellery making kits available to buy online with options to suit everyone regardless of ability or taste.
For people who are completely new to making their own jewellery, there are simple kits with clear instructions to make one-off pieces or kits that give you a whole collection of jewellery findings, tools and materials to experiment with.
For experienced crafters who might be after a new challenge, you can get jewellery-making kits that are a bit more specialised to specific styles or techniques such as silver smithing or intricate beadwork.
When choosing your kit, keep in mind your level of expertise and also how much you want to spend on your kit.
As well as being a productive way to spend an afternoon, making your own jewellery keeps your mind and hands busy and provides you with much-needed screen-free time in our hyper connected lives. It’s proven to be a mindful craft project for many as a way to unwind and destress and the best part is you’re left with a gorgeous bespoke piece of jewellery at the end of it.
One of the big trends at the moment is personalisation, and while you might not want to put a name on a piece of jewellery, you can certainly personalise presents in other ways, like using beads, gems or other materials that you know the recipient will love.
Here, we’ve rounded up some of the best jewellery making kits on the market to buy right now, to suit every budget and ability. From beads to polymer clay and even crochet, we've got a whole range of jewellery techniques for you to explore and make your own earrings, necklaces and bracelets. Enjoy!
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One of the most comprehensive jewellery making kits on the market, investing in this one will keep you busy all year!
There are thousands of beads, plus pliers, copper wire, elastic string, waxed necklace cord, necklace chain, needles, tweezers, caliper, 1 awl, 1 jump ring opener, 1 thimble ring, 1 thread scissors, 1 tape measure, 3 needle threaders, 1 zip pouch, 1 adjustable helping hands and much more.
We'd suggest this is probably the best kit for those who are already experienced in jewellery making.
This fun kit is a great way to make beautiful personalised gifts for your loved ones. Each box has enough geometric metal pieces to make 13 pairs of stylish earrings. It is good for beginners but also those with jewellery making experience. You can also choose from four colourways – teal (pictured), blush, bold brights and black metallics.
Create a ring, a pendant, earrings and more using this kit, then return to Cast and they will cast and hand-finish your design in sterling silver.
Inside this beautiful kit, which would make a lovely gift as well as a treat for yourself, you'll find a selection of wax starting shapes, a high-quality carving knife, two unique steel shaping tools, a gold needle file, two different types of shaping sandpaper, a safe return tin and a UK Freepost envelope.
Who said jewellery had to be metal and beads? This kit has everything you need to make six pairs of colourful clay earrings which you can personalise with different colour schemes.
The kit includes polymer clay, earring finders, sandpaper, a toothpick, two shape cutters, a roller and instructions.
This modern jewellery kit comes with a jig – a piece of wood you hammer nails in to create your design – allowing you to make these bold palm, leaf and abstract face earrings from brass wire. Complete with gold-plated earring wire.
This 'At Home Kit' provides you with all the tools you need to make a beautiful bespoke silver ring. There's wax pre-sized to fit, a second wax to practice in, a protective tin and an envelope to return your wax in so you can have it cast in recycled sterling silver.
Although you send this back to The Ringsmith to be cast into silver, you're not restricted on time and can take as long as you like on your ring masterpiece! Even better you’ll have your very own set of tools to keep and continue your new hobby.
Crochet fans can put their talents to use with this stunning knot necklace kit. It comes with everything you need to make this statement necklace including silver plated jewellery findings, yarn, easy to follow pattern and a soft handle aluminium crochet hook.
This lovely kit has everything you need to make six beautiful pairs of earrings. This makes a perfect gift for a budding jewellery designer, as everything comes in a box small enough to fit through a letterbox.
Want to start making jewellery but not quite sure where to start? Then look no further than this classic bead set, perfect for beginners.
The starter kit has everything you need to begin making beaded goods from a jewellery needle, universal pliers, round nose pliers and even a wire cutter.
It's also the perfect kit to really get your creativity going as it comes with three different types of beads and equipment to make necklaces, bracelets and earrings.
Fans of crystals will love getting creative with this expansive kit that includes around 1600 crystal jewellery beads in 28 colours. Wire, silver earring hooks, lobster buckles, pendants and a pair of jewellery pliers are also included so you can make colourful necklaces, bracelets and earrings with this value set.
Add some colour to your arm with these gorgeous retro friendship bracelets that you would have crafted all by yourself.
This bargain kit will show you how to make seven different types of bracelet and comes complete with thread, charms and beads. It would also make a lovely gift.
Stacking rings are the most popular jewellery accessory right now so why not have a go at making your own? There are lots of variations of this kit, including different metals and gemstones, so make sure you have a shop around.
The kit comes complete with everything you need to design and cast a ring and then you send them back to the company who do all the hard work on the cast and polish.
At the slightly easier end of the market is this pretty jewellery friendship bracelet set, which would be a lovely activity to do alongside your daughter or niece – perhaps you'd kick start a creative new hobby for them, too!
The kit has instructions and materials for 13 different friendship bracelets in seven different designs, which can be stored in the beautiful jewellery box provided.
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