350+ Beading Tips, Techniques, and Trade Secrets

Author: Jean Power
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN: 9781250162762
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The ultimate beading reference book. From the beginner to the consummate professional, 350+ Beading Tips, Techniques, and Trade Secrets is a beader’s on-call, 24-hour-a-day resource for every beading need. Starting with the basics and working up to expert tips for a great finish, 350+ Beading Tips is an indispensable reference book that can be used over and over by crafters of all levels. Featuring step-by-step color photographs, clear instructions, and an extensive glossary, this handy guide is an essential resource whether you are stringing, wiring, or bead weaving. The techniques are organized in the order you need them when making a project, starting with the right tools and materials to finishing tips for neat, professional results. You can even dip in for help with a particular problem! Beginning with instructions for creative knot work, quick and easy stringing, and working with wire, beaders can soon graduate to mixing vintage and modern beads, incorporating charms and findings in their work, and even rescaling and designing their own patterns. Whether you’re using crystals or seed beads, wirework techniques or stitches, making jewelry as gifts or to sell, Jean Power’s 350+ Beading Tips, Techniques, and Trade Secrets has all the answers.

Compendium of Beading Techniques

Author: Jean Power
Publisher: Search
ISBN: 9781844484362
Category : Beadwork
Languages : en
Pages : 160

Book Description
Just like having an expert on call 24 hours a day - here are the answers to any beading questions or dilemmas you might have.

200 Tips for Jewelry Making

Author: Xuella Arnold
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781770852037
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
An indispensable compendium of essential knowledge and troubleshooting tips.

Basic Jewelry Making

Author: Sandy Allison
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 0811745406
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 124

Book Description
The basics of using beads and wire to create custom pieces. Each technique carefully described and illustrated. Create pieces for yourself and friends, or to sell.

Hot Connections Jewelry

Author: Jennifer Chin
Publisher: Potter Craft
ISBN: 0823082288
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 162

Book Description
The art of soldering—permanently joining metal components with a torch and solder—can open up a new world of creative possibilities for jewelry makers. In Hot Connections Jewelry, award-winning jewelry designer Jennifer Chin guides you through every step, from choosing a torch to basic techniques like sawing, filing, and riveting, as well as more advanced techniques like creating surface textures, setting stones, and using inlay. With 23 in-depth lessons and 15 stunning projects, as well as inspiring examples from contributing artists, Hot Connections Jewelry is your essential guide to unleashing your creativity and confidence in jewelry making.

The Beading Bible

Author: Dorothy Wood
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1446381064
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 491

Book Description
The Beading Bible: An indispensable guide to beads and beading techniques, presenting essential beading know-how together with a wide range of inspirational projects, tips and ideas. Beads are the oldest and most widespread art form, having been used in virtually every culture since ancient times. Over the years new materials and methods of making beads have been introduced and now bead workers have a vast array of stunning beads to work with. Beading has also developed over the years and, even though many traditional techniques are still popular, the craft is constantly evolving. With so many techniques, and such a vast array of beads and materials available for the contemporary beader, there is definitely a need for a comprehensive guide. The Beading Bible is just that – an encyclopaedia of beads and beading techniques that aims to educate and inspire anyone who loves working with beads. The Beading Bible begins by looking at beads themselves; how to choose beads from metal, modelled, gemstone, seed beads and cylinder beads to hex beads, crystals, glass and bugle beads. There are handy tables to help you to understand how beads are measured and bead quantities, as well as advice on choosing bead colours. You are then guided through the basic to more specialist tools and equipment that you will need in beadwork. You will find each beading technique explained in detail throughout the chapters. However, the book begins by giving you the basic knowledge of essential techniques, such as working from a chart and knotting. The book is divided into eight chapters that cover all the traditional techniques: bead loom weaving, off loom bead stitches, ropes and cords, fringing, netting and tassels, threading and stringing, wire work and jewellery techniques, bead embroidery and even knitting and crochet with beads. Within each chapter you are guided through the basic skills, tools and materials, before tackling more advanced techniques. Inspiration pages will give you interesting ideas using the different techniques, and there are over 30 fabulous projects, ranging from beautiful bags and jewellery to stylish scarves and accessories – perfect excuses for trying out your new skills! Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions, clear diagrams and stunning photography combine to create the must-have resource for beaders of all abilities.

Compendium of Jewellery Making Techniques

Author: Xuella Arnold
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781844489374
Category : Jewelry making
Languages : en
Pages : 160

Book Description
This title packs in the combined wisdom of two writer-educators who are consumate problem-solvers when it comes to jewellery making. Together they show the reader how to fix common screw-ups, try out new creative techniques, get more skilled at familiar methods, improvise tools and discover ways to save money, such as recycling gold and other precious metal scraps.

The Best Little Beading Book

Author: Wendy Simpson Conner
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780964595705
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The Best Little Beading Book is considered by many to be the beading bible. With 276 pages, its picture glossaries depict the dynamics of bead shapes and sizes, pliers, needles, stringing media, and more. The many chapters include: how to design and construct jewelry (pearl knotting, wirebending, Chinese knotting, earrings, and more); how to make your own beads with polymer clay, fused glass, etc.; healing with gemstones (chakras); esoteric values of color, shapes, and other symbolism; how to start a small jewelry making how to create a portfolio; and lots more.

Geometric Beadwork

Author: Jean Power
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781544717968
Category : Beaded jewelry
Languages : en
Pages : 130

Book Description
If you enjoyed the book Geometric Beadwork then this second volume in the series is the perfect next step. This book contains over 25 brand new projects covering all aspects of geometric beading as well as 3 of Jean Power's Designer of the Year projects (plus brand new variations on them!) This 128 page book is crammed full of geometric beadwork, techniques and projects to delight and inspire. Featuring over 300 diagrams and photos, and with bracelets, necklaces, chains, brooches, pendants and more there is something for everyone. The book begins with the basics of geometric beadwork before moving onto design & inspiration considerations then then separating into 4 different chapters: Triangles, Squares, and 'The Maths'. In addition to full page photos, so you can see all the detail, every project has: The quantity, size (and where relevant the colour number) of beads you will need The techniques needed (every technique needed is shown in detail at the start of the book or relevant chapter) Detailed step-by-step instruction using a mix of text, diagrams and photos A favourite feature: 'In a nutshell'. This distils each project down to its essential steps meaning you can read that and dive right in if you're more experienced

100 Beaded Flowers, Charms & Trinkets

Author: Amanda Hinson
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN: 9780312591410
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A perfect gift for aspiring crafters. Beads are perfect for making all sorts of tiny treasures: cakes and treats, fruit, flowers, fast food, holiday souvenirs, pets and animals, fairies, and more! This book will show you how to make everything from a tiny tea service, a micro monkey, and some minute flowers to the sweetest little ladybug. No matter what your level of beading experience, you are sure to find the perfect beaded miniature project in Amanda Hinson's 100 Beaded Flowers, Charms & Trinkets. Step-by-step demonstrations, from basic construction to more advanced techniques are covered, as well as inspiration for how to incorporate your designs into projects--including jewelry, accessories, and stationery.