{"product_id":"teach-yourself-visually-jewelry-making-and-beading-isbn-9780470101506","title":"Teach Yourself VISUALLY Jewelry Making and Beading","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA step-by-step, full-color VISUAL guide to the art of jewelry making\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA 2006 study found that beading and jewelry making is the nation’s sixth most popular craft. This guide shows readers how to do everything from basic bead stringing to wire wrapping, all in the series’ easy-to-follow, full-color format. The book includes 20 detailed patterns for making earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 Introduction to Jewelry Making and Beading \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecome a Jewelry Artisan 4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeads and Beading Supplies 6\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWire and Wirework Supplies 18\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMacramé Knotting and Braiding Supplies 24\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJewelry Findings 26\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2  The Art of Design \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eColor Harmony 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeight, Texture, and Proportion 36\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMotif and Pattern 38\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeep Track of Ideas 39\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Basic Bead Stringing Techniques \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLay Out a Design 42\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSelect a Stringing Material 44\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSelect a Finishing Method 46\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eString and Finish Beading Wire 47\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eString and Finish Beading Cord 54\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eString and Finish Beading Thread 66\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eString and Finish Memory Wire 70\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 More Advanced Bead Stringing Techniques \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eString Multiple Strands 74\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnot Between Beads 78\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCreate Beaded Lace, Drops, Fringe, and Tassels 82\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse Beads or Buttons in Place of Findings 88\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 Bead Weaving \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBead Weaving Patterns 94\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSelect Beads, Thread, and Needle 95\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWork with Beading Thread for Bead Weaving 98\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeave the Basic Off-Loom Stitches 102\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeave on a Loom 112\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommon Finishing Techniques 116\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Basic Wirework \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSelect Your Wire 120\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWirework Safety 125\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMake Jump Rings, Eye Pins, and Head Pins 126\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCreate Wire-and-Bead Drops and Links 136\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMake Wire Hook Clasps 142\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAssemble Some Basic Wire Chains 150\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 More Advanced Wirework Techniques \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMake a Wrapped Briolette Drop 156\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse Double Wire 158\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWrap Beads Within a Framework 162\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCreate More Wire Clasps 170\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConstruct Elaborate Wire Chain 176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMake a Wire Finger Ring 180\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsing a Wire Jig chapter 8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBasic Technique 186\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMake Wire Connectors 187\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForm Ear Wires 196\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWire Jig Patterns 200\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 Macramé Knotting and Beading \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCord Terminology 204\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSet Up a Knotting Board 206\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLearn the Basic Macramé Knots 208\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdd Beads Between Macramé Knots 216\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBraid Cords Together 218\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10 Easy Projects\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFunky Beaded Stretch Bracelet Set 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHill Tribe Silver and Gemstone Necklace 226\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMemory Wire and Crystal Heart Finger Ring 228\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeaded Square Knot Hemp Bracelet 230\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCosmic Crystal Drop Earrings 232\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMen’s Rugged Leather and Bead Necklace 234\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCeltic Wirework Charm Bracelet 236\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEven-Count Flat Peyote Stitch Finger Ring 238\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDancing Bell Daisy Chain Bookmark 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11 Intermediate Projects \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMulti-Strand Tin Cup Anklet 244\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeaded Multi-Knot Hemp Choker 248\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBriolette Pendant Ribbon Necklace 251\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGothic Bead Lace Collar Necklace 254\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCherry Blossom Loomwork Bracelet 257\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eByzantine and Turquoise Drop Earrings 260\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWirework Bead Cuff Bracelet 262\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eModern Square Stitch Table Mat 264\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeaded Framework Link Bracelet 267\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFour-Strand Braided Leather Bracelet 270\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12 Expanding Your Horizons\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChoose a Specialized Path 274\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFind Advanced Help and Training 278\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTurn Your Hobby into a Business 279\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAppendix: Reference Materials 280\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIndex 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eChris Franchetti Michaels\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer and jewelry artisan specializing in beaded designs, wirework, and metal fabrication. She has written extensively about jewelry and jewelry making on the Internet since 2003, and she is the author of \u003ci\u003eBeading VISUAL Quick Tips,\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eWire Jewelry VISUAL Quick Tips,\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTeach Yourself VISUALLY Beadwork\u003c\/i\u003e. Chris has also appeared on several episodes of the DIY Network television show \u003ci\u003eJewelry Making\u003c\/i\u003e, and her designs have been featured in popular jewelry project books. Visit her website BeadJewelry.net for more help and inspiration. \u003cp\u003eYou've probably coveted jewelry you've seen in artsy boutiques and fashion magazines or envied friends who have the perfect bling to accent everything. With this book, you'll learn to craft designs that are chic but inexpensive. With hundreds of detailed photos, this book covers tools and supplies, bead stringing and weaving, wire wrapping, and more. 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