Jewelry Making & Beading For Dummies
Jewelry Making & Beading For Dummies

Author: Heather Dismore

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2011-03-04

Total Pages: 373

ISBN-13: 1118053427

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Features step-by-step projects and full-color examples Create unique jewelry to wear with everything from jeans to a ball gown! Want to make your own jewelry? This easy-to-follow guide gives you lots of hands-on instruction in making simple, fabulous jewelry and working with beads. From wire wrapping and knotting to weaving and polishing, you'll get all the skills you need to make necklaces, bracelets, earrings, pins, key chains, wine charms and items for the home. Discover how to * Create funky and elegant designs * Work with leather, silver, and stones * String, knot, and weave beads * Avoid common mistakes * Host a trendy jewelry party

Bead Stitching Handbook
Bead Stitching Handbook

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Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Co

Published: 2019-02-01

Total Pages: 131

ISBN-13: 1627005544

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Bead stitchers looking for information and instructions for the major bead stitches will find it all in Bead Stitching Handbook. This complete reference to bead stitching techniques — the only one of its kind just for stitching — includes clear, step-by-step illustrations and instructions for 15 different bead stitches, plus variations and lots of tips. Ideal for advanced beginners and experienced bead stitchers looking for accurate, in-depth information, this all-in-one resource also covers other stitching-related techniques like bead embroidery, soutache, and loomwork. Finally, the book includes information on beading materials, beads, thread, tools, weaves, knots, and much more. Each stitch is demonstrated with easy-to-follow instructions and illustrations, then demonstrated in a sample project so bead stitchers can see and understand how each stitch is applied. All instructions and projects are written by the contributors and editors of Bead&Button magazine, the original and most comprehensive beading magazine available today. This well-organized, 128-page, 7.25" x 9.4" reference manual is the perfect size for beaders to keep in their workspaces. They'll turn to it again and again!

Basic Jewelry Making
Basic Jewelry Making

Author: Sandy Allison

Publisher: Stackpole Books

Published: 2006-02-20

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13: 0811745406

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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.

Jill Wiseman's Beautiful Beaded Ropes
Jill Wiseman's Beautiful Beaded Ropes

Author: Jill Wiseman

Publisher: Lark Books (NC)

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781454703563

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Features 24 beaded rope designs. From dainty to heavy and from simple to outrageously textured, this title contains beautiful and wearable necklace, lariat, bangle and bracelet projects that utilise such popular stitch techniques as spiral rope, peyote and oglala.

Making Jewelry with Gemstone Beads
Making Jewelry with Gemstone Beads

Author: Barbara Case

Publisher: David and Charles

Published: 2007-10-19

Total Pages: 343

ISBN-13: 0715330578

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Bead with beautiful gemstones and create dazzling earrings, bracelets, and more—includes over one hundred projects for all skill levels. You can learn to create gorgeous gemstone jewelry with this collection of over one hundred projects, ranging from eye-catching earrings and accessories to exquisite necklaces and bracelets. This beautiful book offers an impressive range of twenty-eight beautiful semi-precious stones (including birthstones) and a glimpse into the fascinating history and mythical properties behind them. Projects range from the simplest stringing to more detailed beadwork to cater for all levels of ability. Discover a variety of versatile ideas that can be adapted for any type of gem or bead—with clear artwork, vivid photos, and easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions.

Bead Simple
Bead Simple

Author: Susan Beal

Publisher:

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781561589531

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"[T]eaches basic techniques and design so that you can tailor any of the versatile and style-packed patterns to fit your ever-expanding stash [of beads]"--Page 2 of cover.

Complete Beading for Beginners
Complete Beading for Beginners

Author: Karen Rempel

Publisher: Madeira Park, B.C. : Harbour Publishing

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 9781550171020

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Everybody's beading! It's easy, it's fun, it doesn't cost much, and in one evening you can make something gorgeous to wear or give, just by learning a few simple techniques. Complete Beading for Beginners shows you how to make your own pins, rings, necklaces, dream catchers, embroidered clothes - even your own beads. Just choose a project, check out the basic directions, and you're on your way. There are lots of diagrams to make it even easier, also trouble shooting guides, information on basic tools and materials, and inspirational tips to get you going on your own designs. There are chapters on Stringing, Earrings, Off-Loom Weaving, Loom Weaving, Beaded Rings, Barrettes, Brooches and Wall Hangings, Bead Embroidery, Making Your Own Beads, Planning and Design, Solutions to Common Beading Problems, Basic Knots, Tools & Materials. Beading is one of the world's oldest arts, and it's one of the newest. So go for it! All you need is this book, your imagination and a handful of beads.

Wire Jewelry Masterclass
Wire Jewelry Masterclass

Author: Abby Hook

Publisher: GMC Publications

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781861088420

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This comprehensive guide to working with wire, focusing on the intricate and rewarding craft of wire weaving, will delight and inspire all levels of jewellery-maker. The 24 projects, ranging from elegant pendants to earrings, rings, brooches and bracelets, will appeal to a wide range of tastes and are grouped into beginner, intermediate and advanced sections so that confidence grows in the reader to feel able to move on a stage. Abby's experience running tutorials on this wonderful craft shines out in the clarity of the step by step instruction for each project and the invaluable tools and techniques section. To Abby, teaching is all about getting the detail right and taking out the guess work so the maker can concentrate on the end result of a beautiful piece of jewellery.

The Basics of Bead Stringing
The Basics of Bead Stringing

Author: Debbie Kanan

Publisher: Bourget Bros

Published: 2001-01-01

Total Pages: 82

ISBN-13: 9780961535315

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Best-seller! Addresses the most common and popular questions of those who would like to begin designing and producing their own jewelry. Step-by-step lessons are given with wire techniques, how to use leather or satin cords and the different types of beads available.