Metalworking 101 for Beaders

Metalworking 101 for Beaders

Author: Candie Cooper

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 9781600593321

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A guide to creating more than 30 jewelry projects with one-of-a-kind findings to showcase your beadwork.


Necklaceology

Necklaceology

Author: Candie Cooper

Publisher: Lark Books (NC)

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781454703334

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From collars and chokers to princess-length baubles and ropes to twirl and spin, here is a wardrobe of 40 necklaces to make and proudly show off. Expert crafter Candie Cooper shares her “necklaceology” secrets in an informative, gorgeously illustrated how-to guide that covers tools and materials, all manner of techniques, making components like wrapped loops and jump rings, and combining beads with wire, chain, silk cord, ribbon, and other materials. These accessible, sophisticated projects will inspire and delight.


Fast & Easy Earrings

Fast & Easy Earrings

Author: Erica Swanson

Publisher: Kalmbach Books

Published: 2015-10-13

Total Pages: 113

ISBN-13: 1627002413

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Earrings are fast, easy, and fun! From big, shining hoops to demure dangles — and everything in between — this collection of over 100 designs is an approachable way to get started with jewelry making. Jewelry makers will learn how to create different styles of earrings using easy techniques and accessible materials. Perfect for gift-givers, fashionistas, and everyone in-between, Fast & Easy Earrings is for anyone looking for a stylish pair of earrings to complete their look.


Beautiful Wire Jewelry for Beaders

Beautiful Wire Jewelry for Beaders

Author: Irina Miech

Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13: 0871162644

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"Twenty-one projects show you how to combine wireworking skills with beaded jewelry design. The unique range of projects use a wide variety of beads and cabochons, giving you plenty of opportunities to explore your creativity and expand your wireworking skills"--The publisher


Felted Jewelry

Felted Jewelry

Author: Candie Cooper

Publisher: Lark Books (NC)

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781600595523

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Felting is not just for fashion - it s great for jewellery too! Plus, the craft s quick, easy and inexpensive: all you need is wool, soap, water, your hands and a sense of fun. Aimed at both general crafters and jewellery artists, this rich collection offers an accessible introduction to the important techniques, including forming a flat sheet of felt; shaping the felt ball; adding embellishments; and stringing and wirework. Plus, it s packed with trendy beading and needlework ideas. The jewellery box of 20 boutique-worthy projects features boldly coloured stickpins, bracelets and sassy cherry and berry dangling earrings.


Wire + Metal

Wire + Metal

Author: Denise Peck

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2014-05-31

Total Pages: 457

ISBN-13: 1620335212

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Easy-to-do techniques at the comfort of your kitchen table! Authors Denise Peck and Jane Dickerson introduce simple wire- and metalworking techniques that have big impact. Working with precut metal blanks and thin gauge sheet, as well as with inexpensive and readily available tools, you can produce results similar to much more complex metalsmithing techniques. Explore lashing, stitching, simple weaving, coils, spirals, twisted wire, and incorporating beads with wire. You'll be exposed to metal pieces being hole-punched, dapped, hammered, textured, colorized, and patinated. This book features thirty step-by-step projects that require only basic jewelry-making skills, but will result in stunning contemporary jewelry. Wire + Metal covers a wide range of styles that will appeal to beginner to advanced jewelry makers.


Mixed Metals

Mixed Metals

Author: Danielle Fox

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2013-05-01

Total Pages: 331

ISBN-13: 1620333090

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Utilizing stringing and wireworking techniques accessible to beginners, this mixed metal jewelry guide also offers boutique-style designs that will captivate the more experienced beader. With no metalworking required, detailed instructions are provided for 30 unique projects incorporating various metals such as silver, gold, copper, brass, PMC, and more. Techniques for distressing metal--such as using liver of sulfur, other patinas, and hammering--are included, as well as ideas for mixing metals and using faux metals. Background information is given on each type of metal, from common properties to shopping tips, care, and cleaning.


Simple Soldering

Simple Soldering

Author: Kate Richbourg

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2013-05-15

Total Pages: 161

ISBN-13: 1620333139

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Metalworking is generally regarded as a skill that takes years of dedication, requires a large studio space, and costs a lot of money. Fortunately, Simple Soldering proves that does not need to be the case. This handy how-to guide is complete in its exploration of the craft of creating soldered metal jewelry, including tools, techniques, and 20 beautiful projects that beginners and enthusiasts can make at home. Author and teacher Kate Richbourg demystifies basic soldering for any home crafter, showing how to create sophisticated, polished, and professional-looking jewelry pieces through simple soldering techniques. First, she instructs how to set up a jewelry workspace that fits the confines of your budget and living space. Detailed step-by-step instructions walk you through the basic tools and materials you need, plus how to use them. A sample chapter gives a host of introductory exercises that teach solid skills, allowing you to test these techniques on a small scale. Finally, you'll discover 20 finished projects that include earrings, pendants, rings, bracelets, and clasps that may also include bead or wire embellishment. Kate also demonstrates how to combine and layer techniques to gorgeous effect. She also examines common mistakes, shows how to correct or adapt them, and gives advice on when it's time to start over. Most of all, having taught thousands of classes on soldering, Kate has a "you can do it!" attitude that shines through to help even the most reluctant jewelry maker fire up the torch with ease. With Simple Soldering, the art of metal working one-of-a-kind jewelry is now at your fingertips.


Sheet Metal Work

Sheet Metal Work

Author: Marcus Bowman

Publisher: Crowood

Published: 2014-08-31

Total Pages: 548

ISBN-13: 1847977790

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Sheet metal is a common and widely used material, which can be easily worked using hand tools or simple machinery. There are lots of opportunities for designing, making and using sheet metal parts to produce elegant, effective and low cost solutions for new items, repairs and modifications to existing components. This new guide takes a practical approach to the manufacture of sheet metal parts, and explains how you can make full use of hand tools and machines to produce ambitious work of a high standard. Topics covered include the use of specialist tools such as snips, nibblers, folders, the jenny, the flypress, punches and dies; and techniques for manufacturing a wide range of sheet metal parts, including marking out, cutting, bending, joining and finishing. There are practical projects to illustrate the use of techniques and tools. Fully illustrated with 337 colour illustrations and 109 CAD diagrams.