Making Your Own Jewelry


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How to transform beads, semiprecious stones, pearls, crystals, wood, and wire into wearable works of art.




Jewelry Making Manual


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Clear, easy-to-follow descriptions of basic and advanced techniques, principles of good design, new developments.




Create Your Own Jewelry


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Over 100 inspiring ways to make stunning pieces from all kinds of materials, with practical step-by-step projects. Printed on glossy paper, accompanied by stunning color photos.




How to Create Your Own Jewelry Line


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A successful jewelry designer offers a practical guide to starting your business, selling your creations, and building your brand. To develop a successful jewelry line, designers have to be more than just creative artists—they have to understand the ins and outs of running a crafts business. Emilie Shapiro’s detailed guide explores the many facets of creating a quality handmade collection that people will buy, including: where to sell your work how to do small-scale production how to carry out market research and publicity how to price and present your pieces for greatest effect, and much more Includes photos




Making Jewelry with Gemstone Beads


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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.




Jewelry Concepts & Technology


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The definitive reference for jewelry makers of all levels of ability--a complete, profusely illustrated guide to design, materials, and techniques, as well as a fascinating exploration of jewelry-making throughout history.




Professional Goldsmithing:A Contemporary Guide to Traditional Jewelry Techniques


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"The book examines a series of practical goldsmithing projects, each of which has been successfully completed by student goldsmiths using its instructions ... The creation of rings, chains, bracelets, earrings, and clasps, the use of specialized tools, as well as hand positions, movements, and technical data are described in lucid text and demonstrated with an abundance of detailed color photos"--Cover.




Making Wow Jewelry


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• Fresh approach to DIY fashion jewelry-making. • Pretty, attention-grabbing statement jewelry that readers can make in one sitting. • Each project includes a full-page beauty shot, supply list, step-by-step photos, tips and tricks, a narrative about the piece, and creative variations. • Author is an award-winning jewelry designer and cable television personality with a big social media following.




The Complete Book of Jewelry Making


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An illustrated introduction to the art of making jewelry, providing a review of metallurgy, describing basic and advanced techniques, examining various surfaces, and including step-by-step instructions for several projects.




Creating Your Own Antique Jewelry


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This fun book presents 35 works of art from international museums--paintings and relies from the 7th century B.C. to the 20th century--and shows how to make your own version of these jewelry pieces seen in various artworks.