Chain and Bead Jewelry Geometric Connections
Chain and Bead Jewelry Geometric Connections

Author: Scott David Plumlee

Publisher: Potter Craft

Published: 2014-08-06

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 0307953424

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In Chain and Bead Jewelry Geometric Connections, wirework jewelry designer Scott David Plumlee shares his techniques for creating an amazing array of original designs using copper, silver, brass, and gold jump rings, all inspired by geometric shapes. By adapting and building on the traditional Byzantine chain configuration, Scott creates unique collections of earrings, bracelets and necklaces, from three-sided Tripoli to the four-sided Quatrefoil to the five-sided Pentagon, plus innovative Organic designs, including fish, five- and six- pointed snowflakes, and a butterfly. The thorough “Chain and Bead Basics” chapter, which guides readers through all the essential tools and techniques, makes it easy for beginners to re-create these stunning pieces.

Hot Connections Jewelry
Hot Connections Jewelry

Author: Jennifer Chin

Publisher: Potter Craft

Published: 2011-08-31

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 0823082288

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The art of soldering—permanently joining metal components with a torch and solder—can open up a new world of creative possibilities for jewelry makers. In Hot Connections Jewelry, award-winning jewelry designer Jennifer Chin guides you through every step, from choosing a torch to basic techniques like sawing, filing, and riveting, as well as more advanced techniques like creating surface textures, setting stones, and using inlay. With 23 in-depth lessons and 15 stunning projects, as well as inspiring examples from contributing artists, Hot Connections Jewelry is your essential guide to unleashing your creativity and confidence in jewelry making.

Geometric Beadwork
Geometric Beadwork

Author: Jean Power

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2017-05-19

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 9781544717968

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If you enjoyed the book Geometric Beadwork then this second volume in the series is the perfect next step. This book contains over 25 brand new projects covering all aspects of geometric beading as well as 3 of Jean Power's Designer of the Year projects (plus brand new variations on them!) This 128 page book is crammed full of geometric beadwork, techniques and projects to delight and inspire. Featuring over 300 diagrams and photos, and with bracelets, necklaces, chains, brooches, pendants and more there is something for everyone. The book begins with the basics of geometric beadwork before moving onto design & inspiration considerations then then separating into 4 different chapters: Triangles, Squares, and 'The Maths'. In addition to full page photos, so you can see all the detail, every project has: The quantity, size (and where relevant the colour number) of beads you will need The techniques needed (every technique needed is shown in detail at the start of the book or relevant chapter) Detailed step-by-step instruction using a mix of text, diagrams and photos A favourite feature: 'In a nutshell'. This distils each project down to its essential steps meaning you can read that and dive right in if you're more experienced

Beaded Chain Mail Jewelry
Beaded Chain Mail Jewelry

Author: Dylon Whyte

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 9781600592201

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Bestselling author and chain mail expert Whyte presents his time-tested, time-saving techniques with more than 30 breathtaking projects, ranging from extremely simple to challenging. Illustrations throughout.

Silver Soldering Simplified
Silver Soldering Simplified

Author: Scott David Plumlee

Publisher:

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 0770433677

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Many crafters are interested in, but intimidated by soldering. Popular jewellery designer and instructor Scott David Plumlee shows readers how to use easy at-home soldering techniques to create more than 30 intricate-looking earrings, bracelets and necklaces. Scott David Plumlee, author of Handcrafting Chains and Bead Jewelry, teaches jewellery makers how to combine simplified soldering (using Argentium silver paste and a small hand-held butane torch) and wire-wrapping techniques to create a range of seemingly complex but doable chain and bead designs. The author's unique approach to combining beading, chain-making, wirework and soldering will appeal to a broad range of crafters.

Easy Beading
Easy Beading

Author:

Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 0871162261

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Crystals, gemstones, glass, metal, and beads are used in 140 fast, fun projects from "BeadStyle" magazine. 1,000 color illustrations.

Easy Beading Vol. 2
Easy Beading Vol. 2

Author: Editors of Bead&Button Magazine

Publisher: Kalmbach Books

Published: 2012-08-29

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 1627000003

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This book showcases the best projects from the second year of BeadStyle magazine all in one handy volume! These fast, fun fashions require little more than stringing and crimping. Packed with more than 140 projects.

Bead Metamorphosis
Bead Metamorphosis

Author: Lisa Kan

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2014-09-04

Total Pages: 412

ISBN-13: 1620334410

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Beautiful bead-woven jewelry that is convertible, reversible, or interchangeable. Delight in a spectrum of 16 bead weaving projects in Bead Metamorphosis. Create beautiful bead-woven earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and broochesùall of which transform by disassembling, reassembling, reversing, or interchanging separate beadwork components. Author Lisa Kan is known for her elegant and feminine bead-woven jewelry design that often features leaves, faceted stones, and other romantic flourishes. Now she applies her trademark style to a jewelry collection featuring peyote, herringbone, right-angle weave, netting, and other bead stitches. See how beaded elements transform from simple to complex by changing the beadwork, changing the colors, or adding layered embellishments. Ideas and inspiration for multiple variations will lead to new metamorphoses, as you create stunning jewelry design with multiple looks.

Bead And Wire Jewelry Exposed
Bead And Wire Jewelry Exposed

Author: Margot Potter

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2008-12-17

Total Pages: 301

ISBN-13: 1440314489

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In Bead and Wire Jewelry Exposed, well-known designers Katie Hacker, Fernando DaSilva and Margot Potter offer over 50 high-fashion jewelry pieces made using unique techniques that reveal typically hidden components such as beading wire, cording, findings, tubing and chain as the central focus of the design. While the pieces may look complex, the techniques are simple enough for beginners - yet sophisticated enough for the veteran jewelry crafter. A comprehensive getting started section provides information on the supplies, tools and techniques you'll need to make all of the projects in the book.

Jewelry Designs from Nature: Woodlands, Gardens, Sea
Jewelry Designs from Nature: Woodlands, Gardens, Sea

Author: Heather Powers

Publisher: Kalmbach Books

Published: 2012-08-29

Total Pages: 97

ISBN-13: 0871167646

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In Jewelry Designs from Nature, Heather Powers reveals her creative process and guides readers through 30 nature inspired bracelet, necklace and earring projects. Her designs feature her beads and the beads of other well-known artists. Simple techniques such as stringing, wirework and bead stitching are explained with clear step-by-step directions. Pieces are designed with simple techniques, chain, wire, findings, crystals, seed beads and art beads in standard sizes. Readers can recreate the pieces or choose their own beads to personalize projects. Heather Powers shows readers that there is a method behind using simple stringing and other basic jewelry-making techniques to produce jaw-dropping results.