Author: Melissa Cable Publisher: Kalmbach Books ISBN: 1627000658 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 97
Book Description
Melissa Cable has a knack for taking traditional jewelry-making techniques and applying them to various materials in an upscale, modern way. In Beautiful Leather Jewelry, she shares new methods for altering leather to create unique textures and patterns in a variety of necklaces, bracelets, cuffs, pendants, and more. Proper finishing techniques, such as snap setting, will ensure polished, professional results. Aspiring leather jewelry designers will appreciate learning how to combine familiar materials such as Swarovski crystals, metals, wood, felt, and resin with leather cuffs, cords, and more. This is leather jewelry like you’ve never seen before!
Author: Christina Anton Publisher: Lark Books (NC) ISBN: 9781454709503 Category : Dress accessories Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Leather never goes out of fashion--and now designer Christina Anton shows crafters how to create colorful, fun, and contemporary leather jewelry. Just follow her tutorial, which covers the basic techniques from stamping to sewing, to make her magnificently wearable art. Twenty-one beginner-friendly projects, including Layered Fringe Earrings and a Geometric Cuff Bracelet, will spark your creativity and take you to the next level!
Author: Nihon Vogue-Sha Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield ISBN: 0811768295 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 113
Book Description
Thirty-three easy-to-make designs—from friendship bracelets to a braided metallic cuff. Mix and match to create your own personal style! Make the most of one of today’s hottest jewelry trends with Leather Bracelets, a collection of thirty-three beautiful beaded, knotted, and braided accessories that would be at home on the shelves of the most stylish designer boutiques. Gorgeous worn alone but even more stylish stacked, these bracelets can be made with readily available leather cord and findings and a few basic jewelry-making tools. Each hand-crafted bracelet can be made unique just by changing the colors and chosen charms or beads. Sized precisely to fit the recipient, these bracelets are sure to please!
Author: Cat Horn Publisher: B.E.S. Publishing ISBN: 9781438007861 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 128
Book Description
"Have you ever seen a one-of-a-kind bracelet crafted from leather and beads and wondered: Could I make something like that? Well, now you can craft your own beautiful beaded leather jewelry with help from this inspiring, hands-on book...With practice, beginners will quickly acquire more skills and move on to the more challenging projects, while more advanced jewelry makers will find exciting projects that mix and match different techniques. Plus, you'll discover advice and tips on how to design and create your own leather jewelry, for even more fun, imaginative, and stimulating projects!"--Amazon.com.
Author: Barrett Williams Publisher: Barrett Williams ISBN: Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 129
Book Description
### Crafting Elegance Your Ultimate Guide to Creating Stunning Leather Jewelry Dive into the world of leather jewelry making with "Crafting Elegance," your go-to resource for turning simple pieces of leather into exquisite, hand-crafted treasures. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned artisan, this comprehensive guide will unlock the secrets to mastering the art of leather jewelry. **Chapter Highlights** **Introduction to Leather Jewelry Making** Start your journey with an insightful exploration into what leather jewelry is, its rich history, and the benefits of crafting your own unique pieces. **Essential Tools and Materials** Equip yourself with knowledge on the different types of leather and the essential tools needed for your craft, from cutting implements to embossing tools, thread, needles, and adhesives. **Basic Techniques for Working with Leather** Learn the fundamental skills necessary for cutting, shaping, stamping, dyeing, and painting leather to create professional-quality pieces. **Designing Your Leather Jewelry** Discover how to sketch and plan your designs, choose the right leather, and combine it with other materials to craft coordinated jewelry sets that are truly one-of-a-kind. **Making Leather Earrings** From simple leather studs to intricate mixed-material designs, unlock various techniques to customize and create leather earrings that speak to your aesthetic. **Crafting Leather Bracelets** Master the art of crafting everything from simple leather bands to elaborate braided and cuff bracelets, complete with charms and embellishments. **Creating Leather Necklaces** Delve into creating minimalist pendants and bold statement pieces, incorporating beads and stones to enhance your unique designs. **Making Leather Rings** Explore the possibilities of leather rings, from basic bands to adjustable, embellished, and personalized designs. **Advanced Techniques** Elevate your craftsmanship with advanced methods like leather carving, metalwork incorporation, multi-strand designs, and creating rich textures. **Care and Maintenance of Leather Jewelry** Ensure your pieces stand the test of time with tips on cleaning, proper storage, and repair methods to maintain their beauty. **Finding Inspiration and Staying Creative** Find endless inspiration from nature, fashion trends, and new techniques while keeping a creative journal to fuel your artistic journey. **Starting a Handmade Leather Jewelry Business** Turn your passion into profit with advice on branding, pricing, marketing, building an online presence, and selling your pieces at craft fairs and markets. **Showcasing Your Work** Perfect your presentation with tips on photographing your jewelry, creating a portfolio, and engaging with the crafting community. **Sustainability in Leather Jewelry Making** Embrace eco-friendly practices by sourcing sustainable leather, reducing waste, and upcycling materials with ethical considerations. **Troubleshooting Common Issues** Navigate common challenges with ease, from leather breakage and color issues to design imperfections, ensuring your creations are always flawless. Unleash your creativity and transform leather into timeless jewelry with "Crafting Elegance." Embark on your crafting odyssey today!
Author: Heather Dismore Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 1118068459 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 8
Book Description
Do you love jewelry and beading? Would you like to know how to make chic jewelry and accessories? Jewelry & Beading Designs for Dummies is packed with patterns, step-by-step instructions, and inspiring color photos to get you stringing, knotting, and looping in no time. From earrings and necklaces to pins, purses, charms, and more, you’ll discover new techniques for making just the right pieces to suit you — or give as fantastic, fashionable gifts! This easy-to-follow visual guide speeds you right into the basics of jewelry making: assembling your gear; working with pliers; and fine-tuning your stringing, bead weaving, and wire wrapping skills. You’ll use elastic cord, ribbon, leather, a wire jig, and more to make bracelets, bookmarks, pendants, and napkin rings. Before you know it, you’ll take your skills to the next level and beyond, using multiple techniques and materials on thrilling and unconventional designs. Discover how to: Make more than 75 fresh, fun, and practical projects Hone your basic jewelry making skills Work with silver, leather, glass beads, and crystals Create rings, bracelets, phone covers, wine charms, and more Use bead crimping, knotting, and weaving to make beautiful designs Make stunning earrings and necklaces using a wire jig Fabricate beads and wire components Find nontraditional materials such as hardware, beach glass, and more Add beauty, skill, and satisfaction to your life with a little help from Jewelry and Beading Designs For Dummies!
Author: Heather Dismore Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 1118053427 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 358
Book Description
Features step-by-step projects and full-color examples Create unique jewelry to wear with everything from jeans to a ball gown! Want to make your own jewelry? This easy-to-follow guide gives you lots of hands-on instruction in making simple, fabulous jewelry and working with beads. From wire wrapping and knotting to weaving and polishing, you'll get all the skills you need to make necklaces, bracelets, earrings, pins, key chains, wine charms and items for the home. Discover how to * Create funky and elegant designs * Work with leather, silver, and stones * String, knot, and weave beads * Avoid common mistakes * Host a trendy jewelry party
Author: Amy Ray Publisher: Independently Published ISBN: 9781688076297 Category : Languages : en Pages : 96
Book Description
DIY Guide to Beautiful Wire and Beaded Jewelry Making for Beginners The Simple Step-by-Step Handbook for Starting Jewelry Crafts at Home If you've ever wanted to create your own beautiful, hand-crafted pieces of custom jewelry, this book is for you. In DIY Jewelry Guide, I show you how to make unique wearable works of wire art and beaded jewelry. Every step of the way is described with simple, easy to follow instructions in plain verbiage. I have included dozens of illustrative pictures to describe each step and exhibit exactly what your piece should be like. Even though I have given you everything you need to get started with creating handmade wire art jewelry, I also leave the creativity open to you! I sincerely hope this book helps you tap into your creative juices. I want to help you unleash your inner bead worker. Throughout human history, jewelry has been an essential part of our culture. In many cultures even today, a women's wealth is displayed by her jewelry. Lands and been bought and sold using jewels and jewelry. Historically, dowries included jewelry. Jewelry is an investment as well as a personal display of fashion, taste, and culture. With this DIY Guide to Beautiful Wire and Beaded Jewelry Making for Beginners you can be a part of shaping your own fashionable, creative, bejeweled pieces of art - even if you have never crafted anything with wire or leather rope! Before you pick up those pony beads from your local craft store, you need this essential starter's guide. In this book you will learn: What tools to use when creating wire art What wire art is What tools to use when working with beads How to use a bead loom Some of the history of jewelry art Step-by-step instructions Descriptive photographs for every step of the way Including several patterns and instructions for wire art jewelry All of this is in this simple starter guide. I even give you the instructions for these beautifully inspired gift ideas. First of all, you can craft a complete set of wire rose jewelry including: Wire rose ring Wire rose earrings Wire rose pendant You can also make simple, customizable beaded jewelry such as: Beaded stud earrings Stackable beaded bracelets The VERY popular beaded wrap bracelet (it's all the rage right now!) As a bonus, when you purchase the paperback on Amazon, you can also get the eBook version for FREE! Happy crafting!
Author: Dover Publications, Inc. Publisher: Courier Dover Publications ISBN: 0486840557 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 195
Book Description
Designs for 100 different bracelets offer a style for every taste and level of skill. Includes full-color, step-by-step instructions and patterns for unique knotted, woven, and threaded jewelry.
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