Bead Jewelry 101: Master Basic Skills and Techniques Easily Through Step-by-step Instruction - Couverture souple

Mitchell, Karen; Mitchell, Ann

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ISBN 10 : 1631597590 ISBN 13 : 9781631597596

Editeur : Quarry Books, 2019

Synopsis

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.
 

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Sisters Ann Mitchell and Karen Mitchell started their mixed media jewelry business, AnKara Designs, in 1991, based in Altadena, CA. Together, the Mitchell sisters authored the book Liquid Polymer Clay: Fabulous New Techniques for Making Jewelry and Home Accents (Krause Publications). They also add to their credits experience as teachers, columnists, and craft product designers. The duo has made numerous guest appearances on television including The Carol Duvall Show, DIY Jewelry Making, and DIY Craft Lab. Their delicate, feminine jewelry design style and innovative ideas have appeared in feature films, television, theatre, museum exhibitions, advertisements, websites, books, and magazines. http://www.ankaradesigns.com

Ann Mitchell is part of a dynamic sister team with Karen Mitchell, with a costume jewelry company called AnKara Designs based in Altadena, CA. They make and sell jewelry, teach classes nationwide, and have appeared regularly on the Carol Duvall Show. They publish articles in Jewelry Crafts and other magazines and participate in 18 large arts and crafts shows annually. http://www.ankaradesigns.com

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Quarry Books
• Date d'édition: 2019
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1631597590
• ISBN 13: 9781631597596
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 200
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible