Bead Jewelry 101 Master Basic Skills and Techniques Easily Through Step-by-Step Instruction
Heftet /
2019
/ Engelsk
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781631597596
Publisert
2019-09-03
Utgiver
Vendor
Quarry Books
Høyde
235 mm
Bredde
191 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
200
Om bidragsyterne
Sisters Ann Mitchell and Karen Mitchell started their mixed media jewelry business, AnKara Designs, in 1991, based in Altadena, California. In addition to authoring jewelry making books, the Mitchell sisters are teachers, columnists, and craft product designers. The duo has also made numerous guest appearances on various crafting shows, including DIY Jewelry Making (YouTube) and Craft Lab (HGTV). The delicate, feminine style of their jewelry designs and their innovative ideas have appeared in feature films, television, theater, museum exhibitions, advertisements, websites, books, and magazines. http://www.ankaradesigns.comAnn Mitchell is part of a dynamic sister team with Karen Mitchell, with a costume jewelry company called AnKara Designs based in Altadena, California. Ann and Karen make and sell jewelry and teach jewelry making classes nationwide. They also contribute articles on jewelry making to several magazines and participate in many noted arts and crafts shows annually. www.ankaradesigns.com
Bead Jewelry 101 is an all-in-one essential resource for making beaded jewelry. This complete entry-level course includes 30 step-by-step projects that demonstrate fundamental methods for stringing, wire work, and more. Begin your jewelry journey with the basics, including a photographic glossary of jewelry materials and tools. Then, learn fundamental techniques such as making wire loops, adding a clasp, and opening and closing a jump ring. A wide variety of projects offer even more techniques. Make basic drop earrings, a beaded cluster bracelet, a woven bracelet with pearls, elegant draped chain earrings, a beaded memory wire bracelet, and much more. Build your skills with each piece you make, and try the project variations—or design your own creations. Clear step-by-step instructions and photos make the process easy and fun. In Bead Jewelry 101 you’ll also discover: A world of beautiful beads, including metal, pearl, plastic, polymer clay, stone, shell, and wood.Approachable techniques for beading, wire work, and stringing that will boost your jewelry-making skills.A wide variety of jewelry styles: sophisticated, playful, chic, bohemian, and modern.Troubleshooting tips and quick references Beginners will find the accompanying online videos that capture the techniques in action an invaluable resource. In no time, you’ll be making jewelry you’ll be proud to wear. Written specifically for beginners, the books in the 101 series are complete illustrated guides to the basics of a craft that use projects presented with full-color, step-by-step instructions and photos to teach essential techniques.
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Now available in paperback, Bead Jewelry 101 is an entry-level course that introduces fundamental techniques for stringing and wirework with beads through 30 step-by-step projects for earrings, necklaces, bracelets, pendants, and more, supported with helpful online videos.
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CONTENTS How to Use This Book 4 The Basics 6 How to Begin 8 Photographic Glossary 12 Construction Techniques 32 The Projects 40 HEADPINS 42 Basic Drop Earrings 42 Multi-drop Necklace 48 Beaded Cluster Bracelet 54 EYE PINS 60 Segmented Anklet 60 Double Triangle Earrings 66 Textured Segmented Necklace 72 JUMP RINGS 80 Interlocking Jump Ring Earrings 80 Jump Ring and Bead Necklace 86 Jump Ring Lace Bracelet 92 BEADING CABLE 98 Teardrop Leaf Earrings 98 Long Beaded Necklace 104 Woven Bracelet with Pearls 110 WIRE 116 Chandelier Earrings 116 Wrapped Shell Pendant 122 Wired Bangle 126 CHAIN 130 Tassel Pendant 130 Draped Chain Earrings 134 Chain Mesh Bracelet 140 MEMORY WIRE 146 Triple-looped Earrings 146 Heart Choker 150 Memory Wire Bracelet 154 FILIGREE 158 Layered Filigree Post Earrings 158 Filigree and Bead Bracelet 162 Embellished Filigree Brooch 166 OTHER STRINGING MATERIALS 172 Basic Knotted Bracelet 172 Elastic Bracelet 178 Illusion Necklace 182 RECYCLE, REUSE, AND REPURPOSE 186 Recycled Bead Drop Earrings 186 Reuse Bracelet 190 Repurposed Necklace 194 Resources 198 Index 199
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Strong backlist performers, new in paperback. The six titles in the 101 series have sold 120,000 copies since their last relaunch in 2011–2012 as spiral-bound hardcovers.
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781631597596
Publisert
2019-09-03
Utgiver
Vendor
Quarry Books
Høyde
235 mm
Bredde
191 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
200