{"product_id":"bead-jewelry-101-master-basic-skills-and-techniques-easily-through-step-by-step-instruction","title":"Bead Jewelry 101: Master Basic Skills and Techniques Easily Through Step-By-Step Instruction","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSisters \n\u003cb\u003eAnn Mitchell\u003c\/b\u003e and \n\u003cb\u003eKaren Mitchell\u003c\/b\u003e 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 \n\u003ci\u003eDIY Jewelry Making\u003c\/i\u003e (YouTube) and \n\u003ci\u003eCraft Lab \u003c\/i\u003e(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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Master basic skills and techniques easily through step-by-step instruction\" -- Cover.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCONTENTS \n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e How to Use This Book 4 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The Basics 6 \n\u003cbr\u003e How to Begin 8 \n\u003cbr\u003e Photographic Glossary 12 \n\u003cbr\u003e Construction Techniques 32 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The Projects 40 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e HEADPINS 42 \n\u003cbr\u003e Basic Drop Earrings 42 \n\u003cbr\u003e Multi-drop Necklace 48 \n\u003cbr\u003e Beaded Cluster Bracelet 54 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e EYE PINS 60 \n\u003cbr\u003e Segmented Anklet 60 \n\u003cbr\u003e Double Triangle Earrings 66 \n\u003cbr\u003e Textured Segmented Necklace 72 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e JUMP RINGS 80 \n\u003cbr\u003e Interlocking Jump Ring Earrings 80 \n\u003cbr\u003e Jump Ring and Bead Necklace 86 \n\u003cbr\u003e Jump Ring Lace Bracelet 92 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e BEADING CABLE 98 \n\u003cbr\u003e Teardrop Leaf Earrings 98 \n\u003cbr\u003e Long Beaded Necklace 104 \n\u003cbr\u003e Woven Bracelet with Pearls 110 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e WIRE 116 \n\u003cbr\u003e Chandelier Earrings 116 \n\u003cbr\u003e Wrapped Shell Pendant 122 \n\u003cbr\u003e Wired Bangle 126 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e CHAIN 130 \n\u003cbr\u003e Tassel Pendant 130 \n\u003cbr\u003e Draped Chain Earrings 134 \n\u003cbr\u003e Chain Mesh Bracelet 140 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e MEMORY WIRE 146 \n\u003cbr\u003e Triple-looped Earrings 146 \n\u003cbr\u003e Heart Choker 150 \n\u003cbr\u003e Memory Wire Bracelet 154 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e FILIGREE 158 \n\u003cbr\u003e Layered Filigree Post Earrings 158 \n\u003cbr\u003e Filigree and Bead Bracelet 162 \n\u003cbr\u003e Embellished Filigree Brooch 166 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e OTHER STRINGING MATERIALS 172 \n\u003cbr\u003e Basic Knotted Bracelet 172 \n\u003cbr\u003e Elastic Bracelet 178 \n\u003cbr\u003e Illusion Necklace 182 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e RECYCLE, REUSE, AND REPURPOSE 186 \n\u003cbr\u003e Recycled Bead Drop Earrings 186 \n\u003cbr\u003e Reuse Bracelet 190 \n\u003cbr\u003e Repurposed Necklace 194 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Resources 198 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Index 199 \n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBead Jewelry 101\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Begin your jewelry journey with the basics, including a \n\u003cb\u003e photographic glossary of jewelry materials and tools\u003c\/b\u003e. Then, learn \n\u003cb\u003efundamental techniques\u003c\/b\u003e such as \n\u003cb\u003emaking wire loops, adding a clasp, and opening and closing a jump ring\u003c\/b\u003e. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A \n\u003cb\u003ewide variety of projects\u003c\/b\u003e offer even more techniques. Make \n\u003cb\u003ebasic drop earrings, a beaded cluster bracelet, a woven bracelet with pearls, elegant draped chain earrings, a beaded memory wire bracelet, and much more\u003c\/b\u003e. Build your skills with each piece you make, and try the \n\u003cb\u003eproject variations\u003c\/b\u003e--or design your own creations. Clear step-by-step instructions and photos make the process easy and fun. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In \n\u003ci\u003eBead Jewelry 101\u003c\/i\u003e you'll also discover: \n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA world of \u003cb\u003ebeautiful beads\u003c\/b\u003e, including \u003cb\u003emetal, pearl, plastic, polymer clay, stone, shell, and wood\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eApproachable techniques\u003c\/b\u003e for \u003cb\u003ebeading, wire work, and stringing\u003c\/b\u003e that will boost your jewelry-making skills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003cb\u003ewide variety of jewelry styles\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003cb\u003esophisticated, playful, chic, bohemian, and modern\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTroubleshooting tips\u003c\/b\u003e and quick references\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e Beginners will find the \n\u003cb\u003eaccompanying online videos\u003c\/b\u003e that capture the techniques in action an invaluable resource. In no time, you'll be making jewelry you'll be proud to wear. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Written specifically for beginners, the books in the \n\u003cb\u003e101 series\u003c\/b\u003e 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. \n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mitchell, Karen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Quarry Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2019-09-03\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Crafts \u0026amp; Hobbies \/ Jewelry|Crafts \u0026amp; Hobbies \/ Beadwork|Crafts \u0026amp; Hobbies \/ Wirework\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Beadwork|Jewelry making\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.35 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781631597596\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9781631597596\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quarry Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52866938372377,"sku":"SP-9781631597596","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9781631597596_spiral.png?v=1784611608","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/bead-jewelry-101-master-basic-skills-and-techniques-easily-through-step-by-step-instruction","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}