Pure Silver Metal Clay Beads


Book Description

Precious metal clay (PMC) is an innovative material that combines the workability of clay with the beautiful finish and durability of precious metals. The material is easy to manipulate and shape by hand to make beads for bracelets, necklaces, and other jewelry. This book contains fifteen projects for creating fine silver beads and a design gallery of 25 additional jewelry pieces. Intro chapters include information about tools and techniques. Projects are organized workshop-style, to build skills cumulatively.




Doming Silver Beads


Book Description

'Doming Silver Beads' is a step-by-step manual on techniques to construct art-metal spherical silver beads. Text and forty-five line drawings cover the process from start to finish (selecting sheet metal, stamp designs, cutting discs, drilling, doming, soldering, sanding and finishing silver beads in a variety of sizes suitable for jewelry). The Appendix includes a list of specialized tools, subject index and annotated bibliography. The book is for intermediate to advanced silversmiths and art-metal hobbyists.




Metallic Seed Bead Splendor


Book Description

Readers will learn to create various types of seed bead jewelry to imitate the look of rich metals. Metallic Seed Bead Splendor includes over 25 projects covering a range of styles from elegant to casual, all stitched with gorgeous gold, bronze, silver, and pewter seed beads. Illustrations accompany each project, as well as a thorough Basics section covering many different stitches including peyote, right-angle weave, St. Petersburg chain, square stitch, herringbone, and ladder stitch.




Making Jewelry with Gemstone Beads


Book Description

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.




Contemporary Bead & Wire Jewelry


Book Description

20 of the best contemporary designers have created 43 projects using wire and the diversity of beads available, and the results are truly inspiring. From funky to eclectic, their designs reflect a range of inventive techniques and can be worked with simple hand tools (no soldering required). An introductory chapter presents the necessary supplies and material, along with the basic techniques.




Healing Jewelry


Book Description

Presents instructions explaining how to create beautiful pieces of jewelry that use stones and beads designed to improve the wearer's health and well-being.




Easy Beading


Book Description

Crystals, gemstones, glass, metal, and beads are used in 140 fast, fun projects from "BeadStyle" magazine. 1,000 color illustrations.




Your Seed Bead Style


Book Description

Variety is the name of the game in Your Seed Bead Style! From the pages of Bead&Button magazine, the 27 projects in this book will show you how to incorporate interesting materials into your seed bead jewelry. Your Seed Bead Style is organized by material and features a variety of techniques and stitches including peyote, herringbone, square stitch, bead embroidery, tatting, right-angle weave, and more. Take your jewelry to the next level and let your creativity flow!




Jewelry Concepts & Technology


Book Description

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.




Best of Bead and Button: Get Started Beading


Book Description

Learn the basics of beadwork with this complete primer on beading! You’ll explore the most common bead stitches — peyote, brick, square, herringbone, and right-angle weave in more than 52 fabulous necklace, bracelet, and embellishment projects. Clear instructions, photos, and illustrations lead you to success every time.




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