The Wordsmith's Forge

Folks have mentioned an interest in questions and conversations that make them think. So I've decided to offer more of those. This batch features hobbies.

Jewelry making is a hobby of creating adornments such as earrings, bracelets, necklaces, or rings. It includes such methods as beading, metalwork, glasswork, and even string. It can be affordable or expensive. People of all ages enjoy this hobby, and it's one that many kids get into with friendship bracelets and such.

On Dreamwidth, consider creative communities like crafty, get_knitted, justcreate, or nacramamo.


Benefits of Jewellery Making

History of Jewellery: When Was Jewelry Invented?

Historical Characters in the World of Jewelry

Your Guide to Free Jewelry Design Apps for Beginners and Pros

WHERE TO TAKE JEWELRY MAKING CLASSES -- Metalsmith Society
A list of locations where you can take jewelry making classes and workshops within the United States and also Internationally.

Jewelry Making Tools: An Introduction -- Gem Society

The Illustrated Guide to Jewelry Making Tools: More than 125 jewelry tools in 30 categories described plus pros’ favorites!

The Ultimate Tool List -- Wire Jewelry

Jewelry-Making Kits & Sets -- Artbeads
Tools and supplies for multiple crafting styles.

Best Jewelry Making Kits for Adults of 2025 (Gionlion, Pizooro, and More)

Best Jewelry Making Kits for Beginners and Hobbyists in 2025

Best Kids' Jewelry Making Kits of 2025

SETTING UP A HOME JEWELLERY STUDIO -- Jewellers Academy

Tips for Setting Up Your Jewelry Studio -- Metalsmith Society

16 Upcycled Jewellery Ideas to Make as Gifts or Keep for Yourself!

25 Best Jewelry Making Resources

34 Friendship Bracelets That You Will Want To Make Immediately

35+ DIY Ideas for Upcycled Jewelry

Beading -- how to articles from wikiHow

Beginner Jewelry Making Projects and Ideas -- Halstead Jewelry Supply

Bracelet Projects -- how to articles from wikiHow

Earring Projects -- how to articles from wikiHow

Free Jewelry Tutorials -- Jewelry Making Journal

Guide to Jewelry Making -- The Crucible

Jewelry Making -- how to articles from wikiHow

Jewelry Projects -- Instructables

Necklace and Choker Projects -- how to articles from wikiHow

Top 50 DIY Jewelry Projects of 2020 -- All Free Jewelry

Wire Jewelry 101

Jewelry Making -- Etsy
Tools and supplies.

Jewelry Making Kits -- Etsy
Various ages and materials, single project or multipurpose.

Jewellery Making Books -- Goodreads

Top 30 Jewelry Magazines in 2025

100 Jewelry Making YouTubers You Must Follow in 2025