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Bead Jewelry 101: Master Basic Skills and Techniques Easily Through Step-By-Step Instruction

Bead Jewelry 101: Master Basic Skills and Techniques Easily Through Step-By-Step Instruction

Biographical Note: 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...

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Biographical Note:
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

Brief Description:
"Master basic skills and techniques easily through step-by-step instruction" -- Cover.

Table of Contents:
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


Publisher Marketing:
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.




Author: Mitchell, Karen
Publisher: Quarry Books
Binding: Paperback
Pub Date: 2019-09-03
BISAC: Crafts & Hobbies / Jewelry|Crafts & Hobbies / Beadwork|Crafts & Hobbies / Wirework
Subjects: Beadwork|Jewelry making
Weight: 1.35 lbs
ISBN: 9781631597596
ASIN: -
SKU: SP-9781631597596

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