Jewelry Projects from a Beading Insider

Jewelry Projects from a Beading Insider
Author: Cathy Jakicic
Publisher: Kalmbach Books
Total Pages: 97
Release: 2013-05-20
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0871167808

Jewelry Projects from a Beading Insider helps beaders to refine their skills and learn how to apply what they know to new, creative projects. Thirty all-new jewelry-making projects, plus alternates, set the tone for this book as fresh, colorful, and playful. These projects are organized into three categories including technique-based projects, material-based projects, and design focused projects. But more than projects, this insider’s guide covers everything that is crucial to beaders such as expert tips, time- and money-saving tricks, inspiration, design trends, techniques, innovative materials and products, and most importantly, fun. The secrets, tips, and tricks are inspirational nuggets and are desirable, must-have ideas for aspiring beaders. Jewelry makers are sure to love this light and fun book that will make them feel like they are getting a private beading lesson from a girlfriend who just happens to be an expert!

Guide to Beading with a Loom

Guide to Beading with a Loom
Author: Jamie Cloud Eakin
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-06-29
Genre: Beadwork
ISBN: 9781533645357

Guide to Beading with a Loom is a comprehensive introduction to this popular beading technique. This book includes all the information needed for beginners including information about looms, supplies and techniques and is packed with photos and illustrations to provide maximum understanding. The twenty projects will build and advance your skills and knowledge. Plus there are numerous project variations to stimulate your own creativity. Advanced beaders familiar with loom beading will also find wonderful techniques and information on non-traditional techniques including many projects. This is a resource book every beader needs in their library.

Create Three Dimensional Jewelry

Create Three Dimensional Jewelry
Author: Heather DeSimone
Publisher: Kalmbach Books
Total Pages: 97
Release: 2014-03-11
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0871164949

Inspired by the craftsmanship and attention to detail of early costume jewelry, Heather DeSimone demonstrates how to create fun, one-of-a-kind pieces by teaching techniques for layering readily available components in Create Three Dimensional Jewelry. Jewelry makers will learn how to layer premade components, make beaded clusters, create beaded loops, weave seed beads, embellish filigree components, rivet stamped metal pieces, and more as they create 21 unique projects. Most importantly, mastering this three-dimensional approach to “building” jewelry teaches designers to think about using their materials in a new way.

Bead Embroidery Jewelry Projects

Bead Embroidery Jewelry Projects
Author: Jamie Cloud Eakin
Publisher: Lark Jewelry & Beading
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: Bead embroidery
ISBN: 9781454708155

Directions for making 30 projects with 16 variations, including totem necklaces.

Bead Tube Jewelry

Bead Tube Jewelry
Author: Nancy Zellers
Publisher: Kalmbach Books
Total Pages: 98
Release: 2011-02-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0871164175

Artist and author Nancy Zellers takes it to the limit with this utterly original bead tube book. Using a simple peyote or brick-stitched tube, the author shows how to create more than 30 projects ranging in style from elegant to funky, and with colors spanning from subtle to brilliant, all from tiny, colorful, easy-to-find seed beads. Readers are able to see how changing colors and designs create new and exciting beaded beads. Also, a range of bracelets, earrings, and necklaces will delight the aspiring artist.

Marcia DeCoster's Beads in Motion

Marcia DeCoster's Beads in Motion
Author: Marcia DeCoster
Publisher: Lark Jewelry & Beading
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: Bead embroidery
ISBN: 9781454703358

Features twenty-four beadwoven jewelry projects that showcase movement from a simple drop that swings from chains to elaborate pieces with intricate components that spin around a core of beads or along a beaded base.

Seed Bead Revolution

Seed Bead Revolution
Author: Sara Oehler
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017-08-16
Genre: Beadwork
ISBN: 9781546522379

Authors Sara Oehler and Kristen Fagan wrote this book to show how new and innovative seed beads can be used to create jewelry using Soft Flex beading wire rather than thread or cord. The projects are easy to intermediate, but they are unique enough to capture the interest of even the most advanced beader. Most projects can be completed in one sitting.- 32 projects- Foreword and bonus project by Nealay Patel- Most projects show two colorways- Projects use SuperDuos, SuperUnos, Tilas, Half Tilas, Rullas, Dragon Scales and More!- Learn how to crimp in a variety of ways, braid, kumihimo, patina metal and weave with beading wire.

Marcia DeCoster's Beaded Opulence

Marcia DeCoster's Beaded Opulence
Author: Marcia DeCoster
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2009
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781600592928

"Right angle weave is an essential, versatile stitch for creating fantastic beadwork. In Marcia Decoster's Beaded Opulence--the latest entry in Lark Books' Beadweaving Master Class series--the popular beading teacher presents more than 20 magnificent contemporary jewelry projects to make with right angle weave. From the elegant Etruscan Treasure necklace to the sophisticated Fanfare bracelet, Marcia's skill-building projects will teach you how to create supple beaded fabric, beaded ropes, shaped curves, and embellished layers. Complete with an inspiring gallery of right angle weave work, this beautifully photographed book will enable you to make spectaular piecs of eye-catching complexity and depth"--Back cover.

Jewelry Making & Beading For Dummies

Jewelry Making & Beading For Dummies
Author: Heather Dismore
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 373
Release: 2011-03-04
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1118053427

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