Start with All About Using Crimps in DIY Jewelry (34 min, Fire Mountain Gems), then How to Secure a Stretch Cord Bracelet (10 min, Beadaholique). All 1236 lessons here are free, from the teachers' own official uploads. You'll need jewellery pliers set, findings kit, bead assortment and a few more basics (about $75 of kit). The book to keep beside you: The Complete Metalsmith by Tim McCreight.