Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Gift Guide: For the DIY Jewelry Maker


Have a crafty person on your list who prefers to make their own jewelry and play with pretty trinkets? I've got you covered with gift ideas for DIY lovers! They’ll be loving these helpful tools, supplies, and storage systems well into the New Year.


1. Mighty Bright Vusion Craft Light, Amazon, $20
Give your DIY lover some light! This lamp is perfect for jewelry making (and detailed artwork, needlecrafts, model making...). The light features two different brightness levels with high intensity LEDS that will never need replacing. Also includes a rimless magnification lens and features easy flexible arms that allow for precise adjustment.

2. P.S. – I Made This, Amazon, $13
Reimagine, reuse, and reinvent with the help of P.S.- I Made This. This book will inspire and encourage even beginner DIYers to undertake fun projects. The book features more than 25 user-friendly projects inspired by iconic fashion looks, runway trends, and celebrated style mavens for readers to create themselves. From lucite bangles and faux-fur vests to studded heels, this book provides easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions.

3. Needle Files, Michael's
The Needle Files are essential for jewelry making and wire working applications. This set contains the following shapes: flat, half round, square, triangle, barrette and round. Files are used to smooth out rough edges metals, wires, findings and other select beads.

4. Multi-Drawer Cabinets, The Container Store, $16.99 - $39.99
Multi-Drawer Cabinets efficiently store hardware, beads, makeup and other small items. The clear drawers are made from break-resistant polypropylene and allow you to easily identify and access the contents. A must need for any jewelry maker!

5. Martha Stewart Living Craft Space Table, Home Decorators, $239
Perfect for jewelry making (or sewing, scrapbooking or other craft projects) with its large surface, allowing you to spread out projects and keep things organized.  Includes two deep drawers to keep your commonly used tools close at hand and the top surface has a scratch-resistant coating.

6. Beadalon 7-Piece Tool Kit Zip Pouch, Amazon, $9
The Beadalon Econo 7-piece Tool Kit comes with all the tools a beginner DIYer will need to start jewelry making. The kit includes chain nose pliers, round nose pliers, wire cutters, tweezers, a bead scoop, snips, and 6 modular and stackable drawers all zipped into a handy storage pouch.

7. Beads
Any jewelry maker appreciates the gift of beautiful beads in all shapes and sizes.  Buying your own beads all the time can really add up, so why not give your DIYer the gift she really wants. 

One week until Christmas! Yipee!

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Fun! I want some of these for myself ;)

 
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