One of the most common gifts bought on birthdays, anniversaries, Valentine’s Day, and Christmas is jewelry. The demand for these gifts hasn’t changed over time, but their price sure has. According to recent statistics, the costs for jewelry are nearly 60% higher in 2020 than they were in 1986.
What’s the best solution for giving gifts of jewelry at a reasonable cost?
A popular jewelry alternative is making jewelry at home. This way you can design your own jewelry that is fun and fashionable but doesn’t have a high price tag. Keep reading to learn all about the best DIY jewelry ideas!
DIY Jewelry Supplies
Before diving into creative jewelry ideas, let’s go over the basic supply kit that every jewelry maker needs.
To make your own jewelry, the first thing you’ll need is a good pair of pliers, if not more than one. Pliers can hold small objects, shape wire, and open or close jump rings. Jump rings act as connectors.
They may attach a clasp to a bracelet or necklace, lengthen the chain of a bracelet or necklace, or otherwise used to hang a pendant or decoration.
The rest of the supplies depend on the type of jewelry one is creating. Beads, string, and pendants are all utilized to make simple yet beautiful designs. A ruler may also come in handy for measuring the length of bracelets, anklets, and necklaces.
For beginners, some of the easiest handmade jewelry ideas are tassel jewelry, woven bracelets, and pendants.
Tassel Jewelry
Tassel jewelry is a popular summer trend because it can be made using bright and bold colors. The most common form of tassel jewelry is jewelry earrings. For these earrings, you’ll need embroidery floss, pliers, connectors, and jump rings, as well as earring hooks.
Making the tassel is easy.
The first step is cutting a 6-inch strand of floss. Take this strand and tie it around a matching loop of embroidery floss. Then, fold the loop in half and trim the bottom to create the flowy tassel look.
Do this to create two tassels, and then attach a jump ring to connect each tassel to an earring hook.
Woven Bracelets
Another method to craft your own jewelry is with woven bracelets.
Woven bracelets are also commonly referred to as friendship bracelets. These bracelets are made of string, or thread, by repeatedly tying knots to make a pattern. Some of the easiest patterns are the Chinese Ladder, the braid, the diagonal, and the chevron design.
The best thing about these bracelets is that they can be made in tons of colors. Using more string will make thicker bracelets, while less string creates a more narrow design.
Pendants
Necklaces are the perfect choice to make jewelry at home. They require minimal supplies. All anyone needs to make a necklace is some type of chain or stringing material, a clasp, and a pendant for the necklace.
A pendant can be seashells, pressed flowers, gemstones, as well as other materials. The best thing about pendants is their versatility. They can be designed to match the aesthetic of the wearer.
Beauty on a Budget
A piece of jewelry is a surefire way to add some flair to any outfit. However, the costs of jewelry are increasing. That’s why the best solution for fashion at a reasonable price is DIY jewelry.
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