Posted Sep-06-06 15:29:50 PDT Updated Sep-07-06 17:00:36 PDT
If I were just starting out, I wouldn't go tooooo crazy buying everything you think you need. For my style of jewelry (and this is one of a ZILLION different types of jewelry design) all you need is some eye pins, head pins, jump rings, clasps or earrings (depending on what your're trying to make), some round nose & needle (or chain) nose pliers. There is a GREAT how to section on one of my supplier's sites. Go to: http://www.firemountaingems.com They've got a how-to section, a design gallery for ideas, and a jewelry making glossary too. Not to mention great prices as well! I think beginner jewelry makers spend to much money on what they think are "quality" components. But when you're just learning what you like, figuring out your style, etc... it really doesn't matter too much how fancy your components are. 
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