Beads and components for the creation of handmade costume jewelry
In this category, you'll find a multitude of beads and components for making costume jewelry. You'll find beads in all shapes, colors and materials!
All beads and components sold by Perles & Co comply with the current European REACH Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006, particularly regarding nickel, lead, and cadmium content.
If you are subject to an inspection as a jewelry designer, Perles & Co can provide you with a certificate of compliance with current REACH regulations as well as analysis reports on the composition of the items.
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Whether made of glass, stainless steel, Gold filled, 925 Sterling Silver, wood, metal, crystal, mother-of-pearl, or gemstones, you’ll find everything you need. Beads are a must-have for every designer!
Beads aren’t just for making costume jewelry! You can use them for decorating, customizing clothing or accessories, and even for scrapbooking. They’re perfect for bringing all your craft ideas to life!
You can also create a wide variety of personalized jewelry by adding pendants, charms, spacers, sequins, and more...
As a bead wholesaler, take advantage of our volume discounts and get affordable beads and costume jewelry components!
To make jewelry, all you need is the basic equipment. At a minimum, you’ll need:
1. a pair of pliers (flat-nose, round-nose, wire cutters, etc.),
2. jewelry glue,
3. jewelry findings (rings, clasps, chains...).
That’s all you’ll need to make your first jewelry pieces. With just a few snips of the pliers, you can create unique bracelets, fun earrings, and DIY necklaces—each one more original than the last.
Feel free to draw inspiration from our tutorials and add a touch of whimsy to your jewelry: beads, rhinestones, pom-poms, feathers, gemstones, cabochons, mother-of-pearl, sequins, dried flowers, wooden beads, freshwater pearls, small round beads, glass beads, Miyuki beads, seashells…
If you’re just starting out, you might be wondering how to make costume jewelry or how to create your own pieces. We’ll give you tips and advice to help you learn the basics.
It’s up to you to get creative and design your own costume jewelry pieces. Feel free to draw inspiration from our jewelry tutorials for your creations. You’ll find DIY jewelry ideas ranging from easy to difficult.
How can you easily make costume jewelry?
To make costume jewelry easily, start by choosing simple materials such as beads, nylon thread or elastic, and a few basic findings (rings, clasps, hooks, etc.).
With a little practice, you’ll be able to personalize your creations by experimenting with different colors, shapes, and materials. We’ll give you tips and advice to help you learn the basics.
How do you string beads onto a thread?
There are several tips for quickly stringing beads onto a thread. The first is to choose beads that are already strung on a thread—a real time-saver.
The second is to use a beading needle, which is ideal for small beads. Finally, the third tip—often overlooked but incredibly effective—is to use a bead spinner. We explain these different techniques in detail in our dedicated guide.