Easy Beaded Jewelry

by Ray, Susan

• ISBN13: 9780873498951
• ISBN10: 087349895X
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-11-24
• Publisher: Krause Pubns Inc

Summary

Now, beaders can create expensive-looking original beaded jewelry that reflects their personal style! Easy Beaded Jewelry features over 50 elegant projects for jewelry that would be expensive to buy in a boutique, but can be made for much less and many projects can be made within an afternoon, some even within an hour. Beginners will learn the basics of techniques, selecting materials and understanding design, style, color and texture. Step-by-step instructions and helpful illustrations guide readers through creating gorgeous necklaces, bracelets, anklets, earrings, chokers and more. It also features an exploration of today's jewelry market, a "pictionary" of components and tools beaders will need, and artists' profiles with helpful hints from the experts on creating personalized pieces. Features over 50 projects for necklaces, bracelets, earrings, anklets and much more Projects are perfect for beginner or intermediate beaders Contains a "pictionary" of materials needed and a selection of hints and tips from beading experts

Table of Contents

Introduction	6	(1)
How to Use This Book	7	(2)
Personal Style	9	(3)
Narrowing Your Search	10	(1)
Defining Your Style	10	(1)
Letting ``You'' Shine Through	11	(1)
Choosing Your Favorite Colors	11	(1)
Finding and Storing Your Bead Stock	12	(10)
Closer to Home	14	(1)
Cleaning Your Beads	15	(1)
Storing Your Beads	15	(1)
Organizing Your Space	16	(1)
Choosing Containers	16	(1)
Taking It With You	17	(1)
Basic Toolbox	18	(2)
Using a Bead Board	20	(2)
Start by Stringing	22	(10)
Single-Strand Basics	23	(1)
Making a Bracelet or Necklace	24	(4)
Single-Strand Necklace Tips	28	(2)
Multi-Strand Basics	30	(2)
Findings and Closures	32	(10)
Toggles	33	(1)
Button-and-Loop Closures	34	(1)
Bracelet and Necklace Extenders	34	(1)
Jump Ring Closures	34	(1)
Other Closures	35	(1)
Earring and Dangle Basics	36	(5)
Memory Wire	41	(1)
The Naturals	42	(8)
Casual Wear	50	(10)
Office Decor	60	(10)
Ports of Call	70	(10)
Gallery of Art Glass	80	(10)
All About Elegance	90	(14)
Advanced Stringing	104	(18)
Something Special	122	(16)
Appendices	138	(5)
Beads	138	(1)
Bead Sizes	139	(1)
Findings	140	(1)
Jewelry Lengths	141	(1)
Jewelry Designers	142	(1)
Contributors	142	(1)
Resources	143	(1)
About the Authors	144