200 Tips for Jewelry Making

200 Tips for Jewelry Making
Author: Xuella Arnold
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781770852037

An indispensable compendium of essential knowledge and troubleshooting tips.

200 Beading Tips, Techniques & Trade Secrets

200 Beading Tips, Techniques & Trade Secrets
Author: Jean Power
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 165
Release: 2009-10-13
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0312587473

Describes the basics of beading and features color photographs and step-by-step instructions for techniques such as stringing, knotting, wirework, and beadweaving.

Basic Jewelry Making

Basic Jewelry Making
Author: Sandy Allison
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Total Pages: 124
Release: 2006-02-20
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0811745406

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.

Making Jewelry with Gemstone Beads

Making Jewelry with Gemstone Beads
Author: Barbara Case
Publisher: David and Charles
Total Pages: 343
Release: 2007-10-19
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0715330578

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.

Making Bead & Wire Jewelry

Making Bead & Wire Jewelry
Author: Dawn Cusick
Publisher: Lark Books
Total Pages: 134
Release: 2002
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781579903886

Explains the techniques involved in making bead and wire jewelry, discusses tools and materials, and features illustrated instructions for seventy-five projects, including necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and pins.

First Time Jewelry Making

First Time Jewelry Making
Author: Tammy Powley
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA
Total Pages: 131
Release: 2019-03-26
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1631596993

Learn to create your own amazing designs with the expert guidance of jewelry-maker Tammy Powley. These detailed descriptions of materials and easy step-by-step instructions for a variety of techniques will have you making earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and more in no time! First Time Jewelry Making guides you through the basics for a variety of jewelry mediums and methods, from bead stringing and wirework to chain making, metalwork, resin, and more. Simple projects like the Red Rhapsody Beaded Chain Bracelet, the Silver Metal Clay Link Earrings, and the Japanese Paper Ladybug Resin Pendant introduce you to skills you’ll use often as you continue to learn about and explore jewelry making. With First Time Jewelry Making, you’ll soon be creating your own jewelry designs with confidence.

Simple Soldering

Simple Soldering
Author: Kate Richbourg
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2013-05-15
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1620333139

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.

The Complete Photo Guide to Making Metal Jewelry

The Complete Photo Guide to Making Metal Jewelry
Author: John Sartin
Publisher: Creative Publishing International
Total Pages: 227
Release: 2013-04
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1589237366

"Comprehensive reference for all techniques used for making gold, silver, bronze, and copper jewelry"-- Provided by publisher.

Bead on a Wire

Bead on a Wire
Author: Sharilyn Miller
Publisher: North Light Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005-07-26
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781581806502

Beadwork.

Designing Jewelry with Semiprecious Beads

Designing Jewelry with Semiprecious Beads
Author: Kim Gover
Publisher: Interweave
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009-04-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781596681040

Learn to string beautiful jewelry using glass beads, pearls, and semiprecious stones with this all-in-one bead directory and design guide. Featuring more than 75 projects from a selection of international designers, this resource teaches crafters foolproof rules for successful designs including bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and brooches. Beginning with simple stringing examples that are cross-referenced to the relevant technique, each project includes beautiful photography, step-by-step instructions, a shopping list of all the main components, and a unique easy-to-follow stringing diagram, making this an ideal companion for the beginning designer, more seasoned beaders in need of a refresher, and veteran crafters.