The Absolute Beginners Guide: Making Wire Jewelry
The Absolute Beginners Guide: Making Wire Jewelry

Author: Martine Callaghan

Publisher: Kalmbach Books

Published: 2012-08-29

Total Pages: 98

ISBN-13: 0871167727

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Get wrapped up in The Absolute Beginners Guide: Making Wire Jewelry, the fourth book in the successful Absolute Beginners Guide series. This user-friendly wireworking primer takes readers through the basics of wire types, tools, findings and more. Then it's on to progressive, fun-to-make projects designed to teach fundamental techniques and build confidence every step of the way. Wireworkers will learn how to open and close jump rings, make head pins and earring wires, create wire spirals, wrap, coil, and more! Variations for each project give readers the chance to experiment with many techniques. Aspiring wireworkers will learn, practice, and reinforce skills with a rewarding result: fun, wearable wire jewelry!

The Absolute Beginners Guide: Stitching Beaded Jewelry
The Absolute Beginners Guide: Stitching Beaded Jewelry

Author: Lesley Weiss

Publisher: Kalmbach Books

Published: 2012-07-16

Total Pages: 97

ISBN-13: 0871167212

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The Absolute Beginners Guide: Stitching Beaded Jewelry is the introduction to bead stitching. This book helps beginners to have a successful start in stitching by answering questions like “What are the must-have supplies and tools?” and “How do I set up my workspace?” The projects introduce basic stitches starting with the easiest, such as cross-weave and right-angle weave, and moving into other more challenging techniques. Your confidence and skill set will grow as you work through the book, one project at a time.

The Absolute Beginners Guide: Stringing Beaded Jewelry
The Absolute Beginners Guide: Stringing Beaded Jewelry

Author: Karin Buckingham

Publisher: Kalmbach Books

Published: 2012-08-29

Total Pages: 97

ISBN-13: 0871167204

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Absolute Beginners Guide: Stringing Beaded Jewelry, the first book in the Absolute Beginners Guide series, is a comprehensive introduction to stringing. Presented in a warm, reassuring tone, this book provides easy-to-follow instructions designed for someone who is just learning the craft. Readers feel informed, but not overwhelmed, by the explanation of the basic tools and supplies for beading, how to choose them in a bead store, and by suggestions for setting up a simple working area. The first projects are very easy, teaching stringing a repeating pattern and using graduated beads. Then it moves into more complex projects including using connectors and knotting techniques. This true introductory manual is written with friendliness and approachability.

The Absolute Beginners Guide: Making Metal Clay Jewelry
The Absolute Beginners Guide: Making Metal Clay Jewelry

Author: Cindy Thomas Pankopf

Publisher: Kalmbach Books

Published: 2012-08-29

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13: 0871167654

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Anyone who has ever wanted to give metal clay a try will enjoy this third book in the popular Absolute Beginners Guide series. The first book in this series, Stringing Beaded Jewelry, won the 2010 IPPY award. Making Metal Clay Jewelry follows the same signature format as its predecessors, positioning readers to learn by doing as they take on simple metal clay jewelry projects that gradually increase in difficulty level. Now is a perfect time to introduce readers to metal clay with this signature series that focuses on positive results.

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!

The Absolute Beginners Guide: Working with Polymer Clay
The Absolute Beginners Guide: Working with Polymer Clay

Author: Lori Wilkes

Publisher: Kalmbach Books

Published: 2012-10-02

Total Pages: 98

ISBN-13: 0871164531

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Following the successful format of The Absolute Beginners Guide series, this 5th book in the series is the perfect choice for beginners who want to expand their jewelry-making skills. Jewelry makers will love experimenting with the 24 easy projects in The Absolute Beginners Guide: Working with Polymer Clay. Helpful tips and instructions on the basics, tools, and color are followed by progressive projects that put techniques into action. Budding polymer clay artists will learn how to make and shape beads, add texture and surface interest, develop faux techniques, work with creative caning and pattern, and more.

Simple Beginnings: Beading
Simple Beginnings: Beading

Author: Suzann Sladcik Wilson

Publisher: Design Originals

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781574214154

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Learning to make your own jewelry is easy with the step-by-step instructions in Simple Beginnings: Beading. Author Suzann Sladcik Wilson teaches you everything you need to know to bring out your inner jewelry designer. By learning about the different varieties of beads and becoming familiar with stringing materials, findings, and clasps, you'll soon discover there is no wrong way to design earrings, necklaces, and bracelets- only your way.

Beginner's Guide to Beadwork
Beginner's Guide to Beadwork

Author: Madeleine Rollason

Publisher: Search Press

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781903975398

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Using a beautiful selection of beads and many step-by-step photographs, Madeleine Rollason illustrates all the basic techniques and shows how to create stunning original beadwork.

Jewelry Making 1-2-3
Jewelry Making 1-2-3

Author: Karin Van Voorhees

Publisher: Kalmbach Books

Published: 2015-05-18

Total Pages: 113

ISBN-13: 1627001816

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Experienced bead designer Karin Van Voorhees distills years of beading wisdom into easy-to-understand keys: Learn the basics, keep it simple, and use materials you love. With the three keys in mind, beginners will be able to make over 30 pretty jewelry projects they’ll be proud to wear. With the first key, “Master the Basics,” beginners will learn fundamental jewelry-making skills and apply those new skills to projects of increasing complexity. With the second key, “Keep It Simple,” new beaders will pick up a few basic design skills and learn the ins and outs of using spacers and beadcaps, working with beads of differing shapes and sizes, creating a multi-strand look, and more. And with the last key, “Let the Materials Tell the Story,” jewelry makers will begin to experiment with materials and components and learn how a few simple swaps can completely change the look of the finished piece.

Beginner's Guide to Bead Netting
Beginner's Guide to Bead Netting

Author: Madeleine Rollason

Publisher: Search Press

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781844481101

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This colourful and inspiring book by Madeleine Rollason shows you how to produce beautiful and imaginative designs using bead netting. All the stitches and basic techniques are explained using clear, step-by-step photographs, and the eight easy-to-follow projects enable you to put your skills into practice and make gorgeous purses, jewellery and other items of your own.