jewelry making
Crafting wearable ornaments
Jewelry making is the craft of creating ornamental objects worn on the body—rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings.
It encompasses techniques from simple beading and wire wrapping to metalsmithing, stone setting, and enameling.
The term covers both hobbyist crafts and professional goldsmithing: She took up jewelry making after retirement.
Also spelled jewellery making in British English.
- pliersHinged metal gripping tool
- soldering ironHeated tool for joining metals
- silverLustrous white precious metal
- gemstonesPolished ornamental minerals
- stone settingSecuring gems in jewelry
gold · precious metals · filigree · bezels · casting · fashion accessories · craft supplies · hammers · ring · engraving · wire gauge · lost wax · findings · clasps · annealing · cabochon · beadwork · bail
- arts and craftspottery, collage, woodcarving, origami, weaving
- DIY craftsknitting patterns, crochet patterns, sewing patterns, cross-stitch, needlepoint
- artisan craftshandmade goods, artisan crafts, handcrafted furniture, watchmaking, pottery
- craft competitionsquilt shows, paper crafts, cake decorating, flower arranging, floral design
- DIY projectswoodworking, carpentry, sewing, knitting, painting walls
- accessory craftsbeading, gemstone setting, hair accessories, millinery
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