Bead Jewellery Making, yes…. Bead Jewellery making is my new hobby.I crossed some sites over the web while surfing and i could stop myself from trying out this popular hobby. I searched over the web for availability of materials in chennai and i couldn’t find any. I found 2-3 persons in chennai taking classes over the weekends but i could not find time and also it was not my style of jewellery (Kundhan Jewellery).Last Weekend, I finally took time off to pick some yarn for the table doiley i was crocheting. I headed to “Raja Thread Stores” off Ranganathan street in T.Nagar. It was closed as it was sunday and thats where i hit the jack pot. I dropped into “Pandian Thread Store” which is opposite to “Raja Thread Stores” and picked up the yarn. I asked the sales woman in my primitive tamil for a ear loop, as she could not understand me, i had to drew it on paper - she told that for any jewellery making stuff i have to go to first floor…. I could belive my ears Jewellery Making Stuff … that too in chennai… 
And there is… A whole section is dedicated to these items. Head Pins, Eye Pins, Spacer Beads, Bead Caps, Lots of Beads, Tiger Tail ( which is called “Gear Wire” locally), Hoops, Ear Posts, Ear loops, other knicks and knacks. Most of the other stuff is for making the Artificial Kundhan Sets, but with a bit of imagination, they can be accomodated into bead jewellery. All the small Items are sold my weight and Large Beads, Ear Posts, Ear Hoops, Ear hooks are sold by number. They dont have a “nose plier” and “flush cutter” i was looking for.. Its out-of-stock!!!!!! So I went into “Saravana Stores” across the street, got into their tools section and got a pair of “nose pliers” ( The one used by electricians ). Though its not as fine as the one used for jewellery making… I am so desperate to start, I bought it.
I spent around 100RS on whole, of which 1/3 is for the Plier. I think it is pretty reasonable.
Here are Photos of my findings and the first pair that i made. The beads used are picked from a gypsy on the local train.
The owner of this pair is my friend at office, who loved it and couldn’t belive that i made it……
Wow! Pretty Earrings. I take classes in jewellery making too. Of course, as you mentioned the kundan type. But, i guess if you learn the basics in that, the bead type becomes much easy. Also, if you could spare the time, visit OSWAL stores at PArrys corner. There, you get lovely beads, sequins for fancy stuff. Btw, your earring looks nice, although it needs a little bit of tweezing in the end.
Hi Archana,
Thanks for the compliments….
I will definitely visit oswal stores in parrys. I am still not comfortable moving around in chennai, but my mom-in-law was mentioning about making a trip to parrys. Can you tell me where exactly this store is located in parrys?
Yes I can see that the earrings are not so finely crafted… its my first time and also the pliers am using are not so fine. May be as you said i should attend a class in jewellery making.
So glad I came across this blog of yours. I’m not one to usually do anything on the net except check my email, and facebook,…. but today I happened to have time and decided to try out a google search….
I myself am a potter, and I used to make ceramic beads and terracotta jewellery some years back. I have in all these years in Chennai, never managed to find the backing posts for the stud type earing. I myself don’t wear too many hanging earings, and love to make flat beads, which need the flat ear posts, not rings, or loops. I think I need to make a trip to Ranganathan street.
Hi Kaveri….
I saw your other comment also… Thanks a lot for the information on the art material.
I think you should visit Ranganathan street if you are planning to make some ear studs. Do you have a blog or some of your art work online…. i would love to check them.
Hi!
I loved ur blog on beads and came upon it in a search for findings myself. There are not many options for findings in chennai but you can try out some hobby stores. I would love to learn more about ceramic bead-making from you if you can drop me a mail or reply to my comment.
Tools are very important to get the best finish and you Must invest in the best, try asking a friend to get you some from abroad if you cant find any at the local hobby stores here. There are several ref I go to refresh and learn from time to time, and if you like we can share notes from time to time.
All the best and enjoy beading away your spare time!
Hi,
Thanks for dropping by….
Will try to see if i can get some tools from abroad.
Will surely enjoy the time beading
I tried making some jewelry myself and I am hooked! No beads, no stones,; none of that for me. I made paper quilled jewelry. Take a look at my creations at http://www.flickr.com/photos/25296963@N02/
Hi!
Have lost your email ID and been meaning to reply to you. Have some ideas for on you where you can get some things to continue your new hobby. And for crochet, coincidentally am trying out a small handbag myself and need help since am not too great at it!! Have designs for you if you like. Let me know!
Check that link out – Sakhi
hi,
I saw your earrings. It was so cute. I also went for jewellry making classed and made some necklaces for my daughter.
I see some screw type of thing in your picture, What is that and what we can make out of it?
Thanks
Jothi
Hi Jothi,
The ear-hook i bought was designed like that, i didnt make anything.
by the way thanks a lot for the comments. I have been thinking of taking some jewellery making classes, but never got around.
hi,
thanks for the reply.
As you said, I am also thinking of taking some classes but time and ideas are not working out.
One more thing, I am interested in making jewelery but not getting idea about the designs.
Do you know whether there is any website having sample designs
Thanks and regards,
Jothi
Thankyou for your useful writings. I am collecting information about arts & crafts. write more…
regards
Bhagavathy
hi good job,i stay in bangalore can u say me where i can get tools to make earrings.also can u say me any person who is conducting classes to make earring.and please say me how to contact deepa shekar who is very good in paper earrings from chennai who has already given comments on ur earring
regards
lalitha
hey,
amazing jewelery there! i’m into jewelery making too.. and if u need some help wit classes, i can tk them! mail me in detail if u want help.. u get raal good beads n materials in pandian bangle stores at ranganathan street!
sindhu
Lalitha, I am not sure of places that sell jewellery making stuff in b’lore.
As for Deepa Shekars contact, i must first check with her if i can pass on the email id to you.
Sindhu, thanks for your nice words on the jewellery. I want to take some classes but probably its only possible when i take a break from my job
Hi Iaminchennai,
You have inspired me to take up another new hobby- jewelry making! A friend of mine recently returned from the US and got me 3 packets of beads….trying to figure out what to do with them…Thanks to your blog post, I think I’ll get the tools and findings from Ranganathan street and make earrings out of them.
The earrings are simply gorgeous
Further posts and tips on making jewelry would be VERY welcome! I would like to see some posts on Craft Classes in Chennai too…about few names or places for sewing, knitting and crochet, painting, jewelry making etc would be really helpful
Great Blog!All the best for your crafty endeavors!!
Hi,
probably that will alll chenage with the end of this month.
Thanks for the nice words. Its quite Busy at the office and i am unable find some quality time for my blog
I collected details about some craft classes in Chennai, will update them soon on my blog.
Where can I buy stiffening glue spray (used for paper craft) in Chennai?
The blue bead earrings is very pretty. I was wondering if any of you make custom costume/bead/kundan jewelery for order.
Check out with Anusha in Chennai. You can get the details on my blog post here http://iaminchennai.wordpress.com/2008/08/30/chennai-news-clipping/ (Check the comment section for the Phone number)
can anyone give me the add of jewel making class near mylaopore or adayar
Hi
I went to a jewelry class last weekend with a person called soundarya in thiruvanmiyur. She was very helpful and informative. Again she taught kundan jewelry but the same principles apply to any other type of jewelry making as well.
Hi All,
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Thanks
saro
hii wonderful start. i am into jewellery making too and i do stuff depending on the orders. do check my collection at motleylife24into7.blogspot.com
Congratulations on a new hobby. It looks really nice. Keep up the good work. I think you might be interested to have a look on http://www.hobbything.com/ – social hobby network. You can show what your hobby is all about, meet like-minded people and share your experiences as well. Plus you can get free exposure for your work too.
All the best,
Dmitri
HI in chennai were I can get jewel materials…………..thankyou………..
glad i came across ur blog , i have never heard of pandian store hope to visit it soon… can u tell me the exact location of this store.
Hi,
Nice to see your post about jewels making and beads. I also learnt jewels making. And love to work with different beads. Visit my site http://www.only-ladies.com. I have posted my works.
And where are u in chennai. I am in Mogapair
Reagards
sharmila