Beading with Gemstones

Beading with Gemstones
Author: Valerie MacCarthy
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company
Total Pages: 136
Release: 2007
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781579908874

Beading doesn’t get more elegant than this, with such gleaming gems as amethyst, quartz, and lapis lazuli. Val�rie MacCarthy--whose work graces the pages of high fashion magazines around the world--has created a magnificent collection of sophisticated, unique jewelry. The 30 projects include bracelets, earrings, necklaces and rings, and they tend to the playful and colorful. In addition, an entire section is dedicated to the different stones and their properties, including their spiritual and healing aspects. But what will really entice intermediate jewelers, beaders, and other general crafters are the pieces themselves: a balloon ring, festooned with seed pearls; chandelier earrings with sparkling, dangling stones; and a fireworks necklace of citrine, peridot, and apatite. Introductory chapters present all the gems, tools, and techniques used in the pieces. A Selection of the Crafter's Choice Book Club.

Beading with Charms

Beading with Charms
Author: Katherine Duncan Aimone
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company
Total Pages: 140
Release: 2007
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781600590191

Beginner projects: fairy garden, never too many, waterfall, vintage, bold and beautiful, Paris, southwest, trinkets, faces, rocker chic, outrageous, flower power, pennies from heaven, Intermediate projects: mementos, eclectic, springtime, fiesta, grammy's baubles, olde world, divine, sunset, whirlpool, talisman, droplets, waves, flight of fancy, heart to heart, yee haw, forever yours, true love, city nights, woodland, northern lights, talking leaves, orient express.

Beading with Filigree

Beading with Filigree
Author: Cynthia Deis
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 136
Release: 2008
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781600591877

Delicate, luminous, beautiful: no wonder metal filigree components are a jeweler’s treasure. From antique brass and copper to shimmering silver and gold, they pair perfectly with a variety of beads. This latest entry in the bestselling Beading with series features 33 sophisticated and utterly stylish projects. The techniques are simple; the variety is stunning; and the designs are contemporary and accessible. Learn how to shape filigree components and alter their finish. Discover special techniques for combining the beads with the filigree. Release your creativity on projects packed with high-end style. The Dinner at Eight Necklace weds diamond-shaped filigree connectors with sparkly crystal beads. Whimsical Whirlwind Earrings feature painted filigree and silk ribbon that provide a surprising pop of color. Every piece is gorgeous!

Beading with Cabochons

Beading with Cabochons
Author: Jamie Cloud Eakin
Publisher: Lark Books
Total Pages: 136
Release: 2005
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781579907181

With this gloriously photographed and illustrated manual at hand, beaders can create awe-inspiring jewelry. It's the only current, comprehensive guide to working with cabochons--a flat piece of rock or mineral--and it covers all the basics, along with a range of new creative techniques and hot trends. Find out which tools and materials to use, which beads work best, and how to wrap them round the stones. Craft turned, pointed, twisted, brick stitch, ruffled, or scalloped edges, or add decorative fringe. For something dramatic, combine more than one cabochon in a single piece. Or, instead of natural stone, use dichroic glass or other found objects. Make a glittering brooch, funky bracelets, a wearable art necklace, and other showstoppers.

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.

Beading with Crystals

Beading with Crystals
Author: Katherine Duncan-Aimone
Publisher: Lark Books (NC)
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2007
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781600590368

Bicones, buttons, drops, rhinestones. Glittering and colorful, these and other multi-faceted glass crystal beads have become the jewelry maker’s material of choice. They’re the star of the show in this sparkling entry in the Beading with series, which features a fabulous combination of both simple and more complex projects. Crafters start their creative journey by learning basic techniques, including stringing and simple wirework (looping, wrapping, coiling). Then they’re ready to start making pieces that range from a necklace of matte metal beads and shimmering crystals to a captivating pair of chandelier earrings. Sophisticated jewelry findings accent the finished pieces, and detailed illustrations make the process easy and successful for beginners. A Selection of the Crafter's Choice Book Club.

Simply Pearls

Simply Pearls
Author: Nancy Alden
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006
Genre: Jewelry making
ISBN: 9780307339492

Whether you prefer a classic single strand or a funky combination of pearls and semi-precious materials, Simply Pearls shows you how to create necklaces that are easy to make yet look both expensive and professionally made. No longer the extravagance they used to be, pearls come in a variety of types - from freshwater to faux - that make these beautiful gems an affordable and elegant option. With projects designed for beginners and intermediate crafters - with a few more challenging designs for good measure - Simply Pearls is a volume that people will consult again and again for basic stringing, knotting and wire-work techniques; to find inspiration and project ideas, including tips on refreshing heirloom jewellery; and as a materials reference. Whether your look is modern and edgy or classic Chanel, Simply Pearls offers great how-to-wear-it ideas and beautiful projects that will give you the Tiffany s look at budget prices.

Beautiful Bead Weaving

Beautiful Bead Weaving
Author: Carol C. Porter
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2016-12-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1607652951

New inexpensive looms give any entry-level weaver the opportunity to produce lovely woven beaded jewelry. Readers will use this booklet to create elegant expensive-looking jewelry at low cost. Even complete beginners will get great results with these straightforward instructions and step-by-step projects. Clear diagrams and gorgeous color photographs make it easy.