Jewelry Kit
Create and refine necklaces, rings, and more with the help of this jewelry kit. This kit includes clamps, files, jeweler’s hammer and more to assist you with all parts of the jewelry crafting process. Though checking out the kit is free, you will need to provide your own jewelry materials such as beads, wires, and clasps. Jewelry kits are available for checkout by NAU and CCC students, faculty, and staff, as well as community members on a first-come, first-served basis.
- NAU/CCC Affiliates and Public
- Loan period: 28 days
- Overdue fee: $25
Kit Components
- Saw Frame
- Chasing Hammer
- Needle File Set (12)
- Bench Pin & Anvil
- Round Anvil
- Hand File
- Cutter Pliers
- Bees Wax
Tutorial Videos
Basic wire wrapping technique. This basic tutorial will help you learn the basics of wire wrapping.
There are many stitches you can use when doing bead work. Learn the Brick Stitch beading technique:
Basic beaded slip knot bracelet is a versatile technique also used for beaded chokers.
Books available at Cline Library
The Complete Book of Jewelry Making by Call Number: TT212 .C6213 2000ISBN: 1579901883Publication Date: 2000-12-31“Most of the examples are contemporary...and all blessed with great color photographs—as is the grand finale, the step-by-step how-tos of seven different pieces, detailed with words and in pictures...introduction for buyers as well as for budding artisans.”—Booklist. “A beautifully illustrated guide to jewelry-making techniques...a very useful chapter on the properties of metals.”—Library Journal.
The Encyclopedia of Jewelry-Making Techniques by Call Number: TT212 .M39 1995ISBN: 1561385263Publication Date: 1995-09-04Covers acrylies, etching, inlaying, enameling, casting, stamping, blanking, patinating, oxidizing and chain making. Complete with instructions for designing and presenting jewelry concepts as working drawings. Step-by-step color photos make every instruction and entry easy to understand.
