Beads & Components for fancy jewelry DIY

To make costume jewelry easily, start by choosing simple materials such as beads, nylon or elastic thread and a few basic primers (rings, clasps, hooks, etc.).

With a little practice, you can personalize your creations by varying colors, shapes and materials. We give you tips and advice on how to learn the basics.

There are several tricks to quickly stringing beads on wire. The first is to opt for beads already sold on wire, a real time-saver.
The second is to use a bead threading needle, ideal for small beads. Finally, the third trick, often overlooked but formidably effective, is to use a bead mill. We explain these techniques in detail on our dedicated page.