Make bracelets, necklaces, earrings, rings, pins, key chains,and more Want to make jewelry and gifts from scratch? This new edition ofJewelry Making & Beading For Dummies provides theeasy-to-understand information that makes it easy. Updated information on getting started and setting up thenecessities of a jewelry maker's workshop New innovative ideas for materials such as making beads fromscratch, customizing components like glass pendants, and up-cyclingfound objects for new creations Updated trends including Victorian, Steampunk, Indian-inspired,and wrap bracelets Advice on how to gain project ideas through websites likePinterest without infringing on someone's rights New and updated information on setting up a storefront, turningyour hobby into a business, and gaining exposure through Etsy.com,blogs, and social media sites From attaching clasps to working with wire to stringing beads,the companion DVD features watch-and-learn episodes that show youstep-by-step how to create one-of-a-kind designs using beads,glass, found objects, special mementos, and more With hundreds of detailed photos—now featured infull-color—Jewelry Making & Beading For Dummies isthe ideal resource you'll turn to again and again to createone-of-a-kind jewelry pieces and assorted gifts.
Open the book and find: Illustrations detailing key components to finish jewelry designs How to create bracelets, earrings, and necklaces Ways to string and knot beads How to work with memory wire
The basics of jewelry making and beading — assemble your gear, work with pliers, and brush up on stringing, bead weaving, and wire wrapping Start with simple projects — use elastic cord, ribbon, leather, a wire jig, and more to make ...
Making beaded jewelry doesn't have to be difficult.
With this book, you'll learn to craft designs that are chic but inexpensive. With hundreds of detailed photos, this book covers tools and supplies, bead stringing and weaving, wire wrapping, and more.
Written specifically for beginners, the books in the 101 series are complete illustrated guides to the basics of a craft that use projects presented with full-color, step-by-step instructions and photos to teach essential techniques.
The basics of using beads and wire to create custom pieces. Each technique carefully described and illustrated. Create pieces for yourself and friends, or to sell.
Beading 101: Filled with Secrets, Tips & Techniques
Features step-by-step projects and full-color examples Create unique jewelry to wear with everything from jeans to a ball gown!
Provides instructions for creating more than seventy jewelry pieces.
Can I do it? If you have questions like this, you will want to read on. This book “bead jewelry making for beginners”, is a simple step by step guide that will teach you everything about how to make bead jewelry.