If you've been wondering about making your own jewellery, but haven't yet been sure whether it is for you or not - I'd love to encourage you to give it a go!
Of course, I'm biased - I love making jewellery, and also - more importantly, I know it is hugely valuable as a creative outlet; there are plenty of great reasons to give it a try...
Any creative hobby or pastime is proven to be a valuable therapeutic in terms of improving or safeguarding your mental health. Taking the time to have a break from the rest of your life, without worrying about whatever else may be going on in your work, life or family is incredibly valuable. The process of making something and the focus this requires, as well as working with your hands, which very few of us do much of in our lives gives our brains a real break, by using a completely different way of thinking and working... Not to mention the sense of achievement when you can proudly show off your new creations!
If you'd like to find out a little more about getting started with jewellery making - do click here to receive my free booklet with all of my top tips...
Of course, I'm biased - I love making jewellery, and also - more importantly, I know it is hugely valuable as a creative outlet; there are plenty of great reasons to give it a try...
Any creative hobby or pastime is proven to be a valuable therapeutic in terms of improving or safeguarding your mental health. Taking the time to have a break from the rest of your life, without worrying about whatever else may be going on in your work, life or family is incredibly valuable. The process of making something and the focus this requires, as well as working with your hands, which very few of us do much of in our lives gives our brains a real break, by using a completely different way of thinking and working... Not to mention the sense of achievement when you can proudly show off your new creations!
If you'd like to find out a little more about getting started with jewellery making - do click here to receive my free booklet with all of my top tips...
How do I get Started?
The best way to try something out, without having to invest in a lot of kit, is by joining a course, or taking a class - the tools and materials you need will be there ready for you, and you'll have a tutor on hand to ask any questions and give you their top tips to help you on your way..
The next best option is often to buy a making kit - it will come with all the bits you need, and any that it doesn't include, it should give you full details of what you'll need, usually including tips for where to get them... Often there is extra information or links provided within the kit, or even extra materials so that you have a little extra to practice on, but of course all of this varies from one kit or designer to another.
Working from a book, an online course, or from a video (or video course!)... This way, you will need to get the kit together yourself, but you do have the luxury of being able to work in the comfort of your own space and in your own time, no rush, and you can re-read or re-watch as many times as you need to...
The best way to try something out, without having to invest in a lot of kit, is by joining a course, or taking a class - the tools and materials you need will be there ready for you, and you'll have a tutor on hand to ask any questions and give you their top tips to help you on your way..
The next best option is often to buy a making kit - it will come with all the bits you need, and any that it doesn't include, it should give you full details of what you'll need, usually including tips for where to get them... Often there is extra information or links provided within the kit, or even extra materials so that you have a little extra to practice on, but of course all of this varies from one kit or designer to another.
Working from a book, an online course, or from a video (or video course!)... This way, you will need to get the kit together yourself, but you do have the luxury of being able to work in the comfort of your own space and in your own time, no rush, and you can re-read or re-watch as many times as you need to...
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