Bead Jewelry 101: Master Basic Skills and Techniques Easily Through Step-by-Step Instruction by Amazon.co.uk
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Description
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
youll 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, youll be making jewelry youll 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.
About the Author
Sisters Ann Mitchell and Karen Mitchell started their mixed media jewelry business, AnKara Designs, in 1991, based in Altadena, CA. Together, the Mitchell sisters authored the book Liquid Polymer Clay: Fabulous New Techniques for Making Jewelry and Home Accents (Krause Publications). They also add to their credits experience as teachers, columnists, and craft product designers. The duo has made numerous guest appearances on television including The Carol Duvall Show, DIY Jewelry Making, and DIY Craft Lab. Their delicate, feminine jewelry design style and innovative ideas have appeared in feature films, television, theatre, 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, CA. They make and sell jewelry, teach classes nationwide, and have appeared regularly on the Carol Duvall Show. They publish articles in
Jewelry Crafts
and other magazines and participate in 18 large arts and crafts shows annually. http://www.ankaradesigns.com
Product information
- Print length:200 pages
- Language:English
- Publisher:Quarry Books
- Publication date:3 Sept. 2019
- Dimensions:19.18 x 1.65 x 23.37 cm
- ISBN-10:1631597590
- ISBN-13:978-1631597596
- Author:Karen Mitchell
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