If you’re a fan of The Great British Bake Off and The Great Pottery Throw Down, then this new show is right up your street.
The highly anticipated jewellery making competition hosted by Katherine Ryan is finally here. BBC Two challenges eight talented jewellers to battle it out inside a Birmingham workshop to become the next big name in jewellery.
Each week the contestants will take on tasks, to create jewellery for real clients, transforming ideas and emotions into beautiful jewellery, ready to be judged by jewellery designers Solange Azagury-Partridge and Shaun Leane.
What time will All That Glitters be on?
All That Glitters will air on Tuesday 13 April at 8pm, with new episodes every week until 11 May 2021.
Where to watch All That Glitters?
All That Glitters will be shown on BBC Two and available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
If like me, you’ve been inspired by the show to get creative and make some jewellery of your own, stick around as we go through everything you need to be your own jeweller.
With more time on our hands than ever before, and more time to delve into our hobbies or even take up new ones, why not make jewellery making your next thing? This pandemic we’ve seen the largest rise in in DIY activities and crafts, from clay sculpting to embroidery, there’s pretty much nothing we’ve not tried out, and now jewellery making is having its time in the spotlight.
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You probably think of DIY jewellery as something ultra-colourful, filled with beads and clasps that don’t quite work. Think again, there are kits available for you to make your own silver rings and polymer clay jewellery, you just have to rummage through all the colourful beads kits.
We’ve done all the hard work for you, scouring the internet for the best jewellery making kits available, for both adults and children. From online jewellery courses to natural gemstone bead kits, take a look at our list, and be inspired to make something of your own you’ll cherish.
The best jewellery making kits
1 of 9Kuuqa Jewellery Making Kit
This set includes everything you need to get started on your jewellery making journey. The perfect set for beginners, you'll have all the clasps, hooks and wires you need to make any piece of jewellery. What's included: Tools – brass ring, beading wire, tweezer and pliers.Jewellery making kit including - 4 mm/ 8 mm open jump rings, 7 x 12 mm lobster clasp, 26 mm head pins, 10 mm screw eye pins, 2 mm crimp beads, 20 mm earring hooks, 10mm iron ribbon ends, 8mm ribbon clamp crimps with Loop, 6mm pinch clasp bails dangle charms and brass ring, 9mm Flower Bead Caps, 25mm Head pins, 2mm beads, 2mm Metal Spacer Beads, 8mm Spacer BeadsBeading wire including - black waxed nylon cord, reel of silver tiger tail beading wire, reel of clear beading elastic, coils bracelet memory wire.
2 of 9Jewellery Making Kit For Beginners
Perfect for a beginner, this set guarantees you at least twelve pieces of finished and gorgeous jewellery to wear. With fastening and beads of all colours, you've got everything you need in one handy box to get crafting. What's included: Cord, chain & thread - 10m roll of copper wire, 5m roll of clear stretch elastic thread, 2m waxed cotton cord, 1m silver plated curb chain, 8m tiger tail wire.Tools - round nosed pliers, combination pliers.Silver plated findings - 50 head pins, 50 eye pins, 80 mixed jump rings, 30 2mm crimp beads, 2 spring pendant bails, 6 cord ends, 6 lobster clasps, 10 earwires.Silver plated charms - 2 trinity charms, 2 bird charms, 2 triskelion charms.Bead mixed colours - 5 glass focal beads, 100 4mm glass pearl beads, 50 8mm glass pearl beads, 10g mixed seed beads, 50 4mm acrylic silver beads, 50 bicone acrylic beads, 50 round acrylic beads, 50 glass bead mix.
3 of 9Upins 750 PCS Gemstone Beads Jewellery Kit
More into stones than beads? This kit is full of gorgeous natural gemstone beads, for Pinterest worthy jewellery.What's included: You will receive 15 colours of irregular gemstone beads x 1, crystal string x 2, u-shaped scissors x 1, silver ear hook x 20, head pins x 50, lobster clasp x 20, positioning beads x 50.
4 of 9Tacobear Flat Round Polymer Clay Kit
Suitable for both adults and kids, this polymer clay beads set allows you to make beautiful necklaces or bracelets. With plenty of colours to choose from and letters for customisation, all that's left for you to do is get creative. What's included: There is a total of 18 colours of soft clay colour pieces, each colour is about 250 pieces. Clay beads with 8 pieces of cowrie shell beads, 10 pieces of starfish alloy pendants, 50 pieces of brass cubic spacer beads, 50 pieces of five-pointed star beads, 50 pieces of open circles , 30 pieces of lobster claws, 50 pieces of claws, 10m of fishing line, 120 random letter beads and a plastic box.
5 of 9Polymer Clay Kit with Tools
Why not give polymer clay jewellery making a go? Let your imagination truly go wild as you craft rings or pendants from scratch. All the rage on Pinterest and TikTok right now, there's endless hours of fun to be had with polymer clay. **What's included:**50 coloured polymer clay blocks, 1 portable plastic storage box, 5 pcs wooden shaping tools, accessories with bonus moulding manual, phone chain, keychain, ring, brooch, earrings and much more.
6 of 9Meowoo Ring Sizer UK
If you're thinking about making any rings with either beads or clay, a ring sizer will come in really handy. Find your perfect ring size and shape around the mandrel to ensure a perfect fit for every ring you make. What's included: The ring sizing tool and mandrel made for rings.
7 of 9PMC Precious Metal Clay Silver Pot Starter Kit for Rings & Jewellery
This incredible kit lets you make full-size silver jewellery pendants and rings in your own little kiln. With everything you need to make your own rings, this kit is a step up from any beading or clay kit, working with heat and silver to produce quality jewellery. What's included: This kit comes complete with illustrated instructions, 7 grams of silver clay, heat proof mat, lint free cloth, stylus, tweezers, finger measurer, liver of sulphur, polishing brushes, abrasive polishers, grating and even a large deluxe kiln with fuel tablet.
8 of 9Kid Made Modern - Bits and Pieces jewellery kit
Encourage STEM learning for your children and work on hand- eye coordination, with this kids jewellery kit. Contains everything your little one will need to make bracelets, necklaces, rings and pendants. What's included: Contains - 2 large plastic beads, 23 plastic beads, 8 wood rings, 120 wood beads, 110 wooden buttons, 12 snowflake beads, 5 long metal beads, 1 colour, 4 brass pipes, 2 springs, 4 pagoda springs, 21 plastic buttons, 4 elastic cords; 4 colours, 3m each, 2 lobster clasps,1 clip; 45mm,1 hair clip; 59mm, 2 clips; 3.2cm,2 beaded chains; 2 colours, 24", 2 chains; 8", 1 bell,1 key,1 photo locket,1 gold button w/gems; 25mm, 2 needles, 1 instruction sheet, Carrying case with handle
9 of 9Online Jewellery Making Diploma
Saving you 95 per cent off, Wowcher offers a brilliant online jewellery making course. Whether you're looking to start a new career or just want to excel in another hobby, this course has got it all covered. Learn about; the history of jewellery making, the difference between materials, beads and gemstones and different stringing, knotting and wire wrapping techniques.What's included: Study 17 modules with recommended reading, a mock exam and final exam. All from the comfort of your own home and at your own pace!
All of these jewellery making kits have been hand-selected by What's The Best shopping experts. Our team has spent hours investigating and researching, so you can choose the best one. Plus, we'd never recommend a product we don't believe in. Find out why you should trust us here.
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