Before you start creating your jewelry, you'll need basic supplies, such as :

• Pearls: Pearls and natural stones are often used to create jewelry. They are available in a wide variety of colors, sizes and shapes to suit your needs.

• Wires: There are all kinds. Silk or nylon wire is used to connect pearls and natural stones to create necklaces, bracelets, earrings and other jewelry. Brass wire is used for more rigid creations or to wind pearls onto a support. Beware of varying thickness and rigidity. Waxed wire for macramé-type creations...

• Clasps and fasteners: Clasps and fasteners are used to secure jewelry. There is a wide variety of clasps and fasteners, such as snap hooks, hooks, buckles...

For successful, long-lasting creations, it's essential to choose quality supplies. Pay close attention to the origin of materials and their composition (avoid buying products containing nickel, lead, etc.). A good indicator of how to avoid being fooled by all the products on the market is price! Quality supplies contain noble materials such as gold, silver and natural stones, and this comes at a price. Your jewelry will be stronger!

At Perles Corner, we care about the quality of our products. We have been working with specialized craftsmen for many years.

Here's a list of the basic tools you'll need to create DIY jewelry:

• Flat-nose pliers : Flat-nose pliers are used to handle the various primers (rings, nails, etc.) Be careful not to use serrated pliers or pliers with teeth! They could scratch the metal!

• Round-nose pliers: Round-nose pliers are used to form loops and curves in wire. They are the essential tool for successful curls.

• Cutting pliers : Cutting pliers are used to cut jewelry wire. Be careful to adapt the pliers to the wire and its hardness, otherwise the blades may be damaged.

• Pearl needles: Pearl needles are used to thread pearls and natural stones onto wire.

• The reamer: This tool is an indispensable ally when working with fine chains. It widens the links and facilitates the passage of rings.

As with all manual work, it's important to have the right tools. This will have an impact on your work, on the strength and finish of your jewelry. Find all our tools on our website and in our Paris boutique.

There are many techniques for creating jewelry. Here are some of the basic techniques:

• Stringing beads is one of the most common and easiest DIY jewelry techniques. It simply involves threading beads onto a wire to create necklaces, bracelets... You can combine different bead sizes, shapes, styles and materials... 

• Assembling consists in joining several elements together. These will be connected by joining rings or pearl studs. This technique allows for an infinite number of creations. It's THE most widely used technique in jewelry design.

• There are many different techniques for pearl weaving. Brickstitch, Peyote, Herringbone... In this technique, you use weaving thread and a needle. For bracelets, you can use a loom.

• Macramé weaving, a technique that creates thread patterns with a series of knots. Natural stones can be incorporated in the form of pearls, cabochons... It's a slightly complex technique to start with, but highly addictive afterwards.

In conclusion, jewelry making can be a fun and creative activity that allows you to create unique and totally personalized pieces. With the right supplies, the right tools and basic techniques, you can create jewelry that reflects your own style and personality. 

By exploring different DIY jewelry techniques, you can develop your skills and create increasingly complex and elaborate pieces of jewelry. So don't hesitate to get started and give your creativity free rein!