If you like to make your own jewelry and have been thinking about expanding your horizons, you might want to understand the different types of jewelry that can be made. Obviously, almost everyone knows about gemstones, but if you are a newbie, you've probably played with beads.  But, there is a plethora of beads to toy around with.

Have you ever heard of polymer clay beads?

Aren't they pretty? The come in all shapes, colors and forms for your jewelry making pleasure. Many are made by hand and some even come in shapes like flowers and leaves, for example.

Porcelain beads are just as pretty, but made from porcelain rather than clay.

As you can see in the picture above, porcelain beads can be purchased in assortment boxes or containers so that you have plenty to work with as you create different types of jewelry.

Indonesian glass beads are just what the name suggests: glass beads that yield from Indonesia.

Once again, there are so many varieties to choose from under the Indonesia glass beads classification that you are bound to find something that you love as you continue to pursue your jewelry making craft.

Join us Wednesday as we continue to talk about beads for jewelry.