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likeafeather77 · Jul 18th, 2009, 07:59 AM

Hi everyone,

I'm thinking of starting to learn how to make jewelry. I might take a class in the fall but in the mean time, I bought a step-by-step book that explains everything. The projects for beginners are very simple, so I wanted to try them on my own. One problem though - where do I buy silver, gold, brass, etc? Do you buy it online or in person? Any information is appreciated!!!

Are there any jewelry makers here on tPF??? Please share your story! How did you start? What pieces do you make?

neenabengals · Jul 18th, 2009, 08:47 AM

Hi! I have just taken a weekend jewellery course (see my current thread) and my jewellery teacher said that I would be able to buy sheet jewellery (silver gold etc) and metal wire online.... she was also going to send me a list of where to buy from but I live in the UK so that probably wont be helpful to you...

I also did a search on ebay and found lots of metal sheets for sale, wire and also basic jewellery tools like rolling mill, solder torch, bench peg etc... so possibly you might find the same on US ebay?

Good luck - I am sure someone else will be able to help. I look forward to seeing your creations !! : )

Ascella · Jul 18th, 2009, 09:05 AM

I have bought from Shipwreck Beads, which is very good.

Japster · Jul 18th, 2009, 02:43 PM

You might want to check Rio Grande or as Ascella wisely suggested Shipwreck Beads

sesrup · Jul 18th, 2009, 02:49 PM

This site sells sheet metals, silver, goldfilled, brass

https://eclient.ijsinc.com/eshop/def...=SubCategories

likeafeather77 · Jul 19th, 2009, 10:25 AM

Thank you everyone! I was actually able to find sterling silver wire at a store not too far from my home. Now I just need tools and those are extremely hard to find!!! :-(

lulilu · Jul 19th, 2009, 02:06 PM

Are you near a city with a "jewelers' row" or "diamond district" type of area? You are sure to find all kinds of shops with jewelers findings and tools.

likeafeather77 · Jul 22nd, 2009, 06:44 AM

^^^ Yep! Found a few stores in NYC's Jewelry District. Thank you for all your replies!!!

KittyBag · Jul 22nd, 2009, 09:12 AM

Their's a group of folks in the Art's and Crafts section that make their own jewelry: Does anyone out there make their own jewelry? They have great suggestions and I am sure they would enjoy seeing any pieces you make too!

Jul 18th, 2009, 07:59 AM	#1
likeafeather77 OP Member Joined: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 3,763	Anyone making their own jewelry? - where to buy metal? Hi everyone, I'm thinking of starting to learn how to make jewelry. I might take a class in the fall but in the mean time, I bought a step-by-step book that explains everything. The projects for beginners are very simple, so I wanted to try them on my own. One problem though - where do I buy silver, gold, brass, etc? Do you buy it online or in person? Any information is appreciated!!! Are there any jewelry makers here on tPF??? Please share your story! How did you start? What pieces do you make?

Jul 18th, 2009, 08:47 AM	#2
neenabengals Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 370	Hi! I have just taken a weekend jewellery course (see my current thread) and my jewellery teacher said that I would be able to buy sheet jewellery (silver gold etc) and metal wire online.... she was also going to send me a list of where to buy from but I live in the UK so that probably wont be helpful to you... I also did a search on ebay and found lots of metal sheets for sale, wire and also basic jewellery tools like rolling mill, solder torch, bench peg etc... so possibly you might find the same on US ebay? Good luck - I am sure someone else will be able to help. I look forward to seeing your creations !! : )
neenabengals Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 370

Jul 18th, 2009, 09:05 AM	#3
Ascella Elysium Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 337	I have bought from Shipwreck Beads, which is very good.
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Jul 18th, 2009, 02:43 PM	#4
Japster Plays with Balls Joined: May 2006 Location: WI Posts: 7,330	You might want to check Rio Grande or as Ascella wisely suggested Shipwreck Beads
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Jul 18th, 2009, 02:49 PM	#5
sesrup Purses, backwards ;) Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 659	This site sells sheet metals, silver, goldfilled, brass https://eclient.ijsinc.com/eshop/def...=SubCategories
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Jul 19th, 2009, 10:25 AM	#6
likeafeather77 OP Member Joined: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 3,763	Thank you everyone! I was actually able to find sterling silver wire at a store not too far from my home. Now I just need tools and those are extremely hard to find!!! :-(

Jul 19th, 2009, 02:06 PM	#7
lulilu Member Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,501	Are you near a city with a "jewelers' row" or "diamond district" type of area? You are sure to find all kinds of shops with jewelers findings and tools.
lulilu Member Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,501

Jul 22nd, 2009, 06:44 AM	#8
likeafeather77 OP Member Joined: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 3,763	^^^ Yep! Found a few stores in NYC's Jewelry District. Thank you for all your replies!!!

Jul 22nd, 2009, 09:12 AM	#9
KittyBag Settling in... Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Smaller Apple (north of NYC) Posts: 3,609	Their's a group of folks in the Art's and Crafts section that make their own jewelry: Does anyone out there make their own jewelry? They have great suggestions and I am sure they would enjoy seeing any pieces you make too!
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