Beadwork is the art or craft of attaching beads to one another or to cloth using a needle and thread. Most beadwork takes the form of jewelry or other personal adornment, but beads are also used in wall hangings and sculpture.
Most cultures have employed beads for personal adornment. Archaeological records show that people made and used beads as long as 5,000 years ago. Beads have also been used for religious purposes, as good luck talismans and as curative agents.
* Wire comes in range of diameters, or “gauges” – the smaller the diameter, the smaller the gauge. 16-gauge wire is heavier than 24-gauge wire. In this flyer, we will use craft wire, which is readily available in craft stores.
* Craft wire is easy to use, inexpensive, and produces attractive results. Once you master the techniques, you may want to try the designs using sterling silver or gold-filled wire.
* Wire has natural curve. Work for the curve for best results. If you bend the wire back and forth against the curve too many times, it will break. You will also get smoother spirals and loops by working with the curve.
* Cut wire has sharp ends. Take time to smooth these ends with an emery board or cloth to prevent them from poking you or snagging clothing.
* Beads are sized in millimeters be sure the beads you choose have holes large enough for the wires gauge you are using.
I. Estimated Investment Cost
| A. Necklace | |
| Cost of Materials and Tools | |
| Direct Materials | Cost |
| Assorted Beads | Php 10.00 |
| Chain | Php 8.00 |
| Headpin | Php 2.00 |
| Jump Ring | Php 4.00 |
| 8-12 in (20-30 cm) 22-24 gauge half hard drive | Php 20.00 |
| Hook and eye clasp | Php 10.00 |
| Subtotal | Php 54.00 |
| Indirect Material | |
| Fabric to prevent rolling of beads | Php 40.00 |
| Tools | Cost |
| Needle nose/ Long nose pliers | Php 50.00 |
| Round nose pliers | Php 50.00 |
| Wire cutters | Php 50.00 |
| Tape measure | Php 30.00 |
| Scissors | Php 30.00 |
| Subtotal | Php 210.00 |
| Estimated Total Investment Costs | Php 304.00 |
| B. Earrings | |
| Cost of Materials and Tools | |
| Materials | Cost |
| Ball beads | Php 10.00 |
| Head pin | Php 2.00 |
| Metal cap | Php 2.00 |
| Ear stud | Php 2.00 |
| Metallic beads | Php 5.00 |
| Ear nut | Php 1.50 |
| French hook | Php 3.00 |
| Subtotal | Php 25.50 |
| Indirect Materials | |
| Fabric to prevent rolling of beads | Php 40.00 |
| Tools | Cost |
| Needle nose/ Long nose pliers | Php 50.00 |
| Round nose pliers | Php 50.00 |
| Wire cutters | Php 50.00 |
| Tape measure | Php 30.00 |
| Scissors | Php 30.00 |
| Subtotal | Php 210.00 |
| Total | Php 275.50 |
| Based on February 2009 prices |
II. Procedure
A. General Procedure
A.1 Plain Loop/ Simple Eye Loop
* Measure about 1/2″ of the wire from the last bead. With the long nose pliers, bend the wire at right angle.
* With round nose pliers, grasp the very end of the wire. Where you place the wire in the jaws will determine the loop size. Use the tip for tiny loop and the widest part of the jaw for a large loop.
* Use needle nose pliers to flatten and straighten the loop. It should sit at the center of the wire end. Leave the loop open.
A.2 Wrapped Loop
* Measure about 1 1/2″ of the wire. With the long nose pliers, bend the wire at right angle.
* Using a round nose pliers, position the jaws vertically in the bend.
* Bring the wire over the top jaw of the pliers.
* Keep the jaws vertical and reposition the pliers’ lower jaw snugly in the loop. Wrap the wire down and around the bottom of the pliers. This is the first half of a wrapped loop.
* Position the chain nose pliers’ jaws across the loop.
* Wrap the wire tail around the wire stem, covering the stem between the loop and the top bead. Trim the excess wrapping wire and press the end close to the wraps with chain nose or crimping pliers.
A.3 Flat Spiral
* Place the round nose pliers at the wire end and turn to make a loop.
* Grasp the loop firmly with the needle nose pliers. Gently turn the pliers clockwise, holding the wire flat with your fingers and feeding it into tight spirals.
* Continue until it reaches the diameter of your bead.
B. Specific Procedure
B1. Chuncky Necklace with Wrapped Beads
* Select the beads that you would like to wrap.
* Prepare the wire coil.
* Place the bead at the center of the coil. Bend the coiled wire until it covers the bead.
* For the other beads, insert the headpin on the hole of chain. Start from the middle.
* Open a jump ring and insert the toggle clasp then attach to the chain. Do the same to the other end.
B2. Pearl Earrings
* Get the headpin. Place the metal cap in convex position then the ball bead followed by the metallic bead.
* Make an eye loop.
* Insert the french hook on the loop. Close the loop using the needle nose pliers.
III. Estimated Costing and Pricing
| 1. Necklace | |
| A. product Costing (per piece) | |
| a.1 Direct Cost | Php 54.00 |
| a.2 Indirect Cost | |
| Particulars | Cost |
| Labor cost (1 worker) | |
| (Php 380/day min. wage x 1) | Php 31.67 |
| Transportation Cost (Php 100.00) | Php 8.33 |
| Water and Electricity (Php 40.00) | Php 3.33 |
| Contingency Cost (10% of direct cost) | Php 5.40 |
| Total Indirect Cost | Php 48.73 |
| a.3 Production Cost | |
| Particulars | Cost |
| Total Direct Cost | Php 54.00 |
| Add: Total Indirect Cost | Php 48.73 |
| Total Product Cost | Php 102.73 |
| B. Estimated Product Pricing | |
| Particulars | Cost |
| Production Cost per piece | Php 102.73 |
| Add: 20% mark-up (mark-up cost is between 10%-40%) | Php 20.55 |
| Estimated Selling Price per piece | Php 123.28 |
| Market Price | Php 150- Php 200 |
| 2. Earrings | |
| A. Product Costing per piece | |
| a.1 Direct Cost | Php 25.50 |
| a.2 Indirect Cost | |
| Particulars | Cost |
| Indirect Cost | |
| Labor Cost (1 worker) | |
| (Php 380/day min. wage x 1) | Php 31.67 |
| Transportation Cost (Php 100.00) | Php 8.33 |
| Water and Electricity (Php 40.00) | Php 3.33 |
| Contingency Cost (10% of direct cost) | Php 2.55 |
| Total Indirect Cost | Php 45.88 |
| a.3 Production Cost | |
| Particulars | Cost |
| Total Direct Cost | Php 25.50 |
| Add: Total Indirect Cost | Php 45.88 |
| Total Product Cost | Php 71.38 |
| B. Estimated Product Pricing | |
| Particulars | Cost |
| Production Cost/piece | Php 71.38 |
| Add: 20% mark-up (mark-up cost is between 10%-40%) | Php 14.28 |
| Estimated Selling Price per piece | Php 85.66 |
| Market Price/piece | Php 120 – Php 150 |
| Based on 12 pieces daily average produce |
IV. Registration Requirements
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Source: DTI, BMSMED
I want to know if where I can budget-friendly purchase those materials needed for the business.
Do you have a workshop on beadsmaking? If yes, when and where.
Thanks
I want to know where can i purchase the materials needed for this business? thank you.