This is part #3 of our Make Your Own Jewelry series. Make sure you check out Sunday's and Tuesday's posts!

You may just want to make some jewelry as a whim, or you may want to turn it into a past-time or hobby. If the latter is what you are interested in, you will need to know the different supplies that you will need on hand (or in stock).

Sunday, we talked about where to find pieces for your jewelry creations, so keep those places in mind as you look for the supplies listed below:

1) Chains and clasps are must-haves if you are making necklaces and bracelets. (In the next post in this series, we will talk about the different chains and clasps).

2) Beads, gems and rhinestones gems bring the sparkle and personality to the piece of jewelry. They come in all kinds of colors, shapes, sizes, and materials. You can find wooden, glass, clay, shell, plastic and bone beads. Alternatively, and often more expensive, gems like sapphires, rubies and opals can be used to create personalized birthstone jewelry for friends and family.

3) String, such as fishing line, twine, elastic string and other materials can be used to string the beads together.

4) Wire, like string, is also used to create structure for your jewelry projects.

5) Pliers, scissors and wire cutters are basic tools you will need to make your own jewelry.

These are just the basic supplies you will need. As you get more into jewelry making, you may realize that you need different gauges of wire, types of string, and other items that make your crafting more efficient and enjoyable.

Check in with us Saturday for the last part in your Make Your Own Jewelry series,