| The latest rage sweeping the country is to have | | | | purchased individually or in sets. If you are not |
| jewelry made from different types of beads in | | | | sure you want to invest this much money on a |
| assorted sizes, colors and textures. The more | | | | craft that you are not sure you will want to |
| beaded jewelry the better as you can change the | | | | continue doing, you may want to take a special |
| appearance of your outfits to be more dress-up | | | | training class offered at your local craft store. |
| or causal. | | | | They will have tools available for you to use and |
| You can purchase beaded jewelry from local | | | | if you decide to continue working with craft |
| stores or you can make your own by using craft | | | | beads, you can then purchase the extra supplies |
| beads. Local craft shops such as Michaels, AC | | | | needed for your new hobby. |
| Moore and others offer a wide selection, superb | | | | Your craft store will also be able to provide you |
| quality and low prices for the beads they sell. | | | | with great ideas on bead projects. Whether you |
| Whether you are a novice or experienced | | | | take their in-store classes, work independently |
| working with beads, you will find the beads, | | | | with a prearranged kit, or if you buy a book, the |
| findings, wires, threads, tools and everything else | | | | ideas for your own craft bead jewelry will be |
| you need to create stunning jewelry and decor | | | | unlimited. You can make sets that include your |
| pieces for your home. | | | | necklace, bracelet, earrings, and pin and each set |
| Craft beads can be plastic pony beads, fabric | | | | will be uniquely yours, which is a one-of-a-kind |
| beads, paper beads, pearl, glass, to Swarovski | | | | jewelry set. |
| crystals and everything in between. Stores that | | | | You may think that you do not have the talent to |
| carry beads usually carry a wide selection of | | | | create your own jewelry or home décor |
| literally thousands of different types and sizes of | | | | items using craft beads, but you will never know |
| beads. | | | | unless you try. Sign up for a class and start out |
| Some of the more popular types of craft beads | | | | small. As your skills develop, you can advance to |
| include Bead Heaven, Elegance Collections, Crystal | | | | more complicated projects. |
| Innovations, Better Beads, Elite Better Beads, | | | | Before you know it, you will be an expert at |
| Fancy Finery, Westrim, Blue Moon and Bead | | | | making your own jewelry using craft beads and |
| Gallery assortments. There is also a wide selection | | | | your friends and family will be asking you where |
| of Bead and Jewelry Making Kits that are perfect | | | | you bought your jewelry. And, who knows, you |
| for people just starting to work with craft beads. | | | | may want to start your own home business |
| These kits provide everything you need along | | | | making jewelry for other people to purchase. The |
| with detailed instructions to get help you start and | | | | opportunities are endless and you are only limited |
| complete your project. | | | | by your own imagination when it comes to using |
| As with any craft, you will need to purchase the | | | | craft beads. |
| proper tools and equipment. These can be | | | | |