Arbee Craft is your home for jewellery making supplies — kits, tools, findings, chain and every component in between. Whether you're stringing your first piece, replenishing the studio toolkit, or building stock for a market stall, you'll find what you need here. All stocked and shipped from our Australian warehouse.
Starter kits are the simplest way into jewellery making. Starter component packs are the simplest way into jewellery making. Each pack pairs the components you need to complete a finished piece — without having to figure out which findings match which beads.
Component packs suit gift buyers, school holiday programs, workshop hosts and absolute beginners. Once you've finished a few pieces, the natural next step is to invest in your own tools (sold separately) and start buying components individually so you can design freely.
Tools for Jewellery Making
A solid jewellery making toolkit makes everything faster and cleaner. Most makers start with three core tools and add specialty pieces as their work evolves.
Round-nose pliers — for making loops in wire and head pins
Chain-nose or flat-nose pliers — for opening and closing jump rings, gripping findings
Wire cutters — for trimming wire and head pins to length
Crimping pliers — for finishing beading wire with crimp beads
Bead trays — for designing necklaces and bracelets before stringing
Findings, Chain & Components
Findings are the small metal parts that hold a piece of jewellery together — jump rings, clasps, ear hooks, head pins and eye pins. Chain comes in different gauges and finishes for necklaces, bracelets and pendant drops. Together with your decorative components, they're what turn a pile of parts into a finished piece.
If you're shopping for the decorative components themselves, head to our dedicated beads collection — we've kept this page focused on the supplies side of the workbench.
What You Need to Make Jewellery: A Beginner's Checklist
Starting from scratch, here's the minimum kit:
A jewellery making kit or a small bead selection
Findings appropriate to your project (clasps + jump rings at minimum)
Beading wire, elastic or thread, depending on the piece
A pair of round-nose pliers, a pair of chain-nose pliers, and wire cutters
A bead tray (or a folded tea towel as a no-cost alternative)
Affordable Jewellery Making Supplies, Shipped from Australia
Every product in our jewellery making range ships from our Australian warehouse — no overseas freight, no long waits. Schools, market sellers and craft resellers can apply for a Ribtex wholesale account to access trade-tier pricing on findings, chain and bulk components.
Frequently Asked Questions about Beads & Jewellery Making
What supplies do I need to start jewellery making?
To start, you'll just need the basics. These include pliers, cutters, a selection of beads, wire or thread, clasps, and jump rings. Arbee’s jewellery-making supplies include all the essentials to start making jewellery.
Where can I buy jewellery-making supplies in Australia?
Arbee’s wide range of jewellery supplies are available both online and in Spotlight stores across Australia and overseas. With more than 2000 different products available, our selection of jewellery-making supplies is suitable for all preferences and needs.
What types of beads are best for beginners?
Beginners often find glass, acrylic, and wooden beads easiest to work with. Not only are these beads more affordable than other types, but they’re also more versatile. Arbee stocks these beginner-friendly beads that are suitable for all skill levels.
How do I choose the right tools for jewellery making?
Start by making sure you have all the basic tools first. This includes round-nose pliers, flat-nose pliers, and wire cutters.
From here, you can decide what kind of jewellery you want to make and what materials will be required.
If you’re unsure where to begin, Arbee has beginner-friendly beads and jewellery making supplies with all the right tools to help get you started.
What's the best jewellery making kit for a beginner?
Pick a kit that includes both the components and the basic tools, with clear instructions for one finished piece. That way you've got everything you need in one box.
What tools do I need for jewellery making?
Round-nose pliers, chain-nose pliers and wire cutters cover the core. Add crimping pliers, a bead board and a steel block as your projects get more advanced.
Do you stock bulk jewellery findings for resellers?
Yes — bulk packs are available across findings, chain and beading wire, with additional pricing tiers via a wholesale account.
Established 1902
About Arbee Craft
The Arbee Business began in 1902. The owner Mr. R.B.Stevens, a leather merchant, started the business to sell his leather items.
The original Arbee business, shop and factory, was in Swanston Street, Melbourne.
By the 1930s Arbee had expanded to make the famous Arbee moccasins. These became well known as they had durable cowhide on the outside and a layer of lambswool on the inside. Arbee made the moccasins for many years and the kits were very popular in the 1960s and 1970s. During this time Arbee diversified with some other products that were popular e.g. cane items.
