Complete Beading: Jewelry & Accessories

by Hewitt, Jema

• ISBN13: 9781580112239
• ISBN10: 1580112234
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-10-01
• Publisher: Fox Chapel Pub Co Inc

Summary

Ideal for anyone interested in beading and jewelry-making, this book features 30 beadwork projects for all levels of skill, from the beginner to the more experienced beader. Also included is valuable information on important techniques, tools, and materials. Beautiful color photographs show off the handsome finished projects. Step-by-step color photography and clear instructive captions guide the reader through every part of the project, allowing for success every time. These craft ideas, which include bracelets, earrings, and bags, will inspire and delight beaders of all skill levels.

Author Biography

Jema Hewitt is a professional costume designer working on projects for films, theater, and museums. She specializes in period clothing and jewelry. Jema now runs workshops on specialty beading from tiaras to tassels and is a regular contributor to Crafts Beautiful magazine.

Table of Contents

Introduction	6	(4)
Bead Types	10	(8)
Tools	18	(2)
Threads	20	(2)
Findings	22	(2)
Bead Threading	24	(38)
Basic Bead-Threading Techniques	27	(5)
Art-Bead Pendant Necklace	32	(3)
Bead Anklet	35	(3)
Name Bracelet	38	(3)
Pastel Seed Pearl Bracelet	41	(3)
Cluster Earrings	44	(3)
Strand and Art-Bead Necklace	47	(3)
Vintage-Style Tassel Earrings	50	(3)
Beaded Belt	53	(3)
Marcasite Watchband	56	(3)
Starry Faux Lariat	59	(3)
Wire Work	62	(38)
Basic Wire Techniques	66	(4)
Vintage-Style Chandelier Earrings	70	(3)
Beaded Hoop Earrings	73	(3)
Night Sky Memory-Wire Bracelet	76	(3)
Scarab Choker	79	(3)
Vintage-Style Rose Necklace	82	(3)
Leaf-and-Chain Earrings	85	(3)
Feather Chandelier Earrings	88	(3)
Crystal Heart and Pearl Necklace	91	(3)
Beaded Flower Hairpins	94	(3)
Dragonfly Pin	97	(3)
Looming	100	(18)
Basic Loom Techniques	104	(4)
Pre-Raphaelite Bracelet	108	(3)
Loomed Swarovski Bracelet	111	(4)
Bead Woven Choker	115	(3)
Embroidery	118	(14)
Basic Embroidery Techniques	122	(4)
Fringed Bag	126	(3)
Cut-Velvet Scarf	129	(3)
Bead Weaving	132	(42)
Basic Bead-Weaving Techniques	134	(4)
Spiral Rope Bracelet	138	(3)
Daisy Chain Anklet	141	(3)
Buried Bugle Bead Necklace	144	(3)
Egyptian-Style Netted Necklace	147	(4)
Hemp Choker	151	(3)
Netted Bead Choker	154	(4)
Garnet Cross	158	(3)
Frilled Peyote Bracelet	161	(3)
Art Deco Bracelet	164	(4)
Designing Your Own Jewelry	168	(2)
Gallery of Artists	170	(4)
Resource Guide	174	(1)
Acknowledgments	175	(1)
Index	176