Making Beaded Jewelry

by Case, Barbara

• ISBN13: 9780715314982
• ISBN10: 071531498X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-04-01
• Publisher: David & Charles

Summary

This book will encourage the newcomer to the craft and also offer fresh inspiration to the more experienced craft person. With the perfect blend of practical tips and inspirational design, the author shows how to make the sort of jewellery that people want to wear today. Many designs and varying techniques show how to produce a stunning array of necklaces, earrings, brooches, bracelets and hair ornaments, all illustrated with brilliant colour photography and skilled hand drawings. Detailed insturctions accompany each project, with comprehensive sections on the equipment needed and the techniques used. Barbara Case is a bead jewellery designer whose company Bead Exculsive sells jewellery to top-quality shops and via party plan, and also sells individual beads and kits mail order. Barbara gives lectures on beads and bead making- particularly on beads from around the world. Barbara lives in Newton Abbot, Devon.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 6
Equipment and Materials	p. 8
Findings and Fixings	p. 15
Techniques	p. 19
New from Old	p. 22
Chinese Enamel	p. 25
Gorgeous Glass	p. 31
Cloisonne Glory	p. 42
The Lustre of Pearls	p. 46
The Versatile Rocaille	p. 55
Bohemian Rhapsody	p. 62
Jewels from the Earth	p. 66
Oriental Cinnabar and Lac	p. 71
Perfect Porcelain	p. 74
Ceramics of the World	p. 77
Beads from Nature	p. 83
All that Glitters	p. 90
Threading on Leather	p. 94
Pick and Mix	p. 100
Midnight Crystal	p. 104
Earring Extravaganza	p. 109
Do it Yourself--Making your own Simple Beads	p. 116
Glossary	p. 123
Acknowledgements	p. 126
Suppliers	p. 127
Index	p. 128
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