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Craft colorful and unique jewelry with this Asian-inspired craft book. Bracelets embellished with Chinese floral and butterfly motifs, a gold-and-pearl lariat inspired by the fridges of a Persian carpet, and the pupular Shamballa bracelet-- these are just a few of the many artful pieces you'll learn to make in this wonderful new DIY jewelry book. Jewelry techniques include: Wire Strung Jewelry Loop & Chain Jewelry Memory Wire Jewelry Knotted Jewelry Elastic Cord Bracelets Suitable for novices and experienced jewelry-making experts alike, some of the projects take just a few minutes to complete, and all of them are fun and inexpensive to do. They result in jewelry that looks great and can be worn anywhere! Most of the 33 jewelry projects in this jewelry making book use materials you can find in any craft store. Each chapter in Creative Beaded Jewelry takes you through the basics of a different stringing method and then sets you on an adventure through the many ways you can use it to create your own personalized designs.
• 25 step-by-step jewelry projects for necklaces, chokers, bracelets, cuffs, brooches, earrings, and rings. • Perfect for beginners—all the projects can be created in a matter of hours. • Great step-by-step photographs show the reader exactly what to do. • Projects use readily available semi-precious beads and stones: pearls, Swarovski crystals, and gems, along with silver- or gold-plated findings and wire. • Stunning designs, simple techniques. • Individual day and evening pieces that will brighten up any outfit.
Everything you need to know about making beaded jewelry. There’s nothing quite like having the perfect piece of jewelry to complete an outfit. Now, imagine what it would feel like if you had the skills to create your own (because, let’s face it, everyone loves jewelry)! Beaded Jewelry Made Easy shows you exactly what tools and materials are easy and fun to work with, and how you can hone your jewelry making skills to create beautiful, frustration-free accessories in your spare time. This beginner's guide provides a comprehensive explanation of tools, materials, basic techniques, and definitions of commonly used jewelry making terms along with more than forty design ideas that are sure to inspire you to keep your bead bins full and pliers close at hand. Step-by-step instructions paired with full-color photographs show you how to create unique designs that will draw the attention of friends and strangers alike, including: Simple drop earrings Multi-strand necklaces Memory wire bracelets And so much more Start making beautifully beaded jewelry today with Beaded Jewelry Made Easy.
In the style of Sewing 101, Quilting 101, and Home D?cor Sewing 101, this book teaches all the popular craft techniques used to make jewelry. Techniques are learned by doing projects, and the projects are organized beginning with the easier techniques and move progressively forward.
If you want to learn beaded jewelry making then get this "How to Make Beaded Jewelry" step-by-step guide. In this step-by-step guide you will reap the following benefits: - Be familiar with the basic beading terminologies and background. - Learn basic techniques before starting a beading project. - Identify different materials needed in making various jewelry. - How to make beaded earrings. - How to make beaded bracelets and bangles. - How to make beaded necklace. - How to make beaded rings. - Get useful tips to help you get into the beading groove. - Learn how to organize your beads and supplies. HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.
Using simple techniques, Helen Birmingham shows you how to create fabulous jewellery that you will love making, and adore wearing! Her unique, eye-catching designs, coupled with her fantastic use of bright, jewel-like colours, makes this book a treasure trove of ideas and inspiration that you will want to plunge into again and again. There are twenty designs for necklaces, bracelets, earrings and hair decorations in this book, together with an alternative version of each one that can be made using the same method. All are based on simply rolling pieces of felt and binding them with beads, but they have an air of sophistication and style that makes them suitable to wear for any occasion.
Celebrate the amazing evolution of beadwork from a simple craft to expressive art. Every stunning sculpture, vessel, figure, loomed and woven work, free-form installation, and piece of jewelry shown here in glorious color photos is gallery-quality and thoroughly unique. Jennifer Maestre's intricate, swooping pencil-point bead sculptures explore form, motion, and space. A. Kimberlin Blackburn has fashioned lush Hawaiian Island scenes out of glass beads and hand-carved wood. The ever-innovative David K. Chatt has entries ranging from the pointed commentary, "White Men in Suits," to vivid jewelry. For a little humor, try Valeria Harlow's masterful "Toe Mangler," a testament to every woman who has ever suffered in uncomfortable shoes. This amazing collection is truly state-of-the-art.
The excitement surrounding jewelry making is based, in part, on the wide variety of materials available. Organic Beaded Jewelry bridges the gap between assorted materials used to create find jewelry, and demonstrates techniques to make truly unique items. Organic jewelry accounts for something with a natural form, shape or function, or items made from natural materials or those that mimic nature. Whether its precious metal or polymer clay, glass, and gemstones, this complete reference offers options for more than 40 stunning pieces of jewelry including necklaces and bracelets. In addition to more than 150 color illustrations, the book includes the techniques and creativity of other well-known artists, for an unrivaled how-to resource!
Handmade JewelryA Step-By-Step Guide to Making Beautiful, Handmade Beaded Jewelry!Today only, get this Amazon bestseller for just $6.99. Regularly priced at $14.99. Read on your PC, Mac, smart phone, tablet or Kindle deviceNow including a Bonus Section right after the Conclusion! Grab Your Copy Today!How would you like to... Create something beautiful out of everyday objects? Easily learn a new, practical skill Make your own pins, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings Whatever your reasons may be for wanting to pick up a copy of Handmade Jewelry: Everything You Need to Know to Begin Making Handmade Beaded Jewelry, you'll be amazed by how easy it is to make gorgeous, wearable accessories on your...
Learn, Sell, Teach From the novice beader who is just learning to string a bracelet to the experienced jewelry-maker who is already out selling and teaching the art to others, everyone can find something to love on the pages within. Experienced jewelry designers Susan Ray and Sue Wilke walk you through the basics and then launch into a plethora of engaging jewelry designs for you to replicate. Along the way, they offer tips and tidbits to make your beading experience as enjoyable as possible. Featured inside: • 75 projects showcasing bracelets, necklaces, rings, earrings, watches and miniature amulet bags • 300 gorgeous full-color photographs and illustrations to accompany easy-to-follow instructions • Extensive techniques section covering beading basics, necessary tools and tips on personal style, color choice and design options