If you like to make beaded jewelry, you’ll probably know others that do too.Jewelry making parties are becoming a very popular theme party idea!

This is not the typical jewelry party where you are expected to buy a piece of costume jewelry. No, it’s a lot more fun and imaginative. Guests are introduced to all types of jewelry items. The captive audience gets to experience the newest products on the market for hobbyists’ and crafters on all levels.

Preparation

The first things you need to do are invite people. Make up invitations and either email them, hand them out or send them in the mail. A jewelry teacher will bring all the jewelry supplies and treats to a host home. The party host allows the jewelry maker to set up a “party” atmosphere of making jewelry to keep.

In return for use of the home, the host usually receives a percentage of the profits form sales.

Play Games for Prizes 

Guests and friends are invited to partake in games, raffles and participate in a jewelry making lesson. Assortments of beads, ranging from acrylic, crystal, ceramic, semi-precious and sometimes precious gemstone beads are used. There is a charge to participate and to cover expenses. A modest $5.00 raffle is usually charged, but there could be differing amounts, depending on how large the “party” is, the material the jewelry is made from, and the guest’s wallets.

There can be variations of party favorite games such as pinning the tail on the donkey, to “Pinning the Necklace on the Woman”. Or pinning the bracelet or ring or belly ring, etc. Your imagination is all that’s needed!

Another one I made up was a variation of a ring toss game. Put a piece of jewelry in a large glass Mason jar and have players throw the plastic ring on it to win. Blindfold the player and the one who comes closest to pinning the necklace the neck of the woman in the poster, wins the necklace. There are endless games to play for jewelry. I know some of my readers can come up with a few more.

Raffle or Drawings

Tables are set up and the supplies are usually in containers .There may also be jewelry wire, pliers, wire cutters, tape and other jewelry equipment.

I’ve attended jewelry parties that raffled diamond necklaces and the raffle was $100.00!

A raffle or drawing is set up to win a bracelet or necklace that the jewelry teacher made. This makes a great incentive for the students. It also helps to make money and create interest in the jewelry owners’ shop or services. And finally the host wins a little admiration from her friends for giving them such a fun evening.

After the party, guests can sign up for classes in the store owners shop or allow the jewelry teacher to throw a party at their home.

There are jewelry stores that have beading classes. The shopper will buy a pre priced lesson and sit at a table with other shoppers to learn how to make a particular jewelry item. They could come in each week to learn a new technique, as the lessons become more involved. There’s nothing like seeing the work in person and the interaction with the teacher. Video lessons are not always helpful.

So there you have it; throw a jewelry making party today for your adult friends or even kids!Jewelry making parties are fun and profitable too.