A birthday bracelet beading party for girls age 5 and up is guaranteed to be a big hit. Most girls are thrilled with the opportunity to make jewelry, and parents appreciate that you're providing both the party favors (the bracelets the girls make to take home) and the party activity (making the bracelets).

I discovered this profitable home beading party niche by accident a few years ago when I was asked if I could do a jewelry make-and-take craft at a 9-year-old girl's birthday party. The girl's mom and I decided on gemstone bead bracelets because necklaces would be too expensive, and not everyone has pierced ears for earrings.

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I am taking some begginner beading classes in january. What type of tools and materials should I buy.

If I buy thread and beads how much do I need to start with (2-3 classes and a month or 2 after)? Is online the best place to buy supplies or should I buy from a local store?

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I am new to beading (jewelery making) and I am looking for additional beading tutorials besides auntiesbeads.com and firemountaingems.com.

Can anyone out there help me? Where can I find free beading tutorials online?

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I want to start making pretty much anything that has to do with beads. I am very interested in learning to sitches and pretty much everything else that has to do with beading.

Is there anyone out there that knows a good site to help beginers learn? I would love all the halp i could get. Thanks to anyone who answers.

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