Teach Yourself VISUALLY Jewelry Making and Beading: (Teach Yourself VISUALLY Consumer)

A step-by-step, full-color VISUAL guide to the art of jewelry making A 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.

Table of Contents:
Chapter 1 Introduction to Jewelry Making and Beading Become a Jewelry Artisan 4 Beads and Beading Supplies 6 Wire and Wirework Supplies 18 Macramé Knotting and Braiding Supplies 24 Jewelry Findings 26 Chapter 2  The Art of Design Color Harmony 32 Weight, Texture, and Proportion 36 Motif and Pattern 38 Keep Track of Ideas 39 Chapter 3 Basic Bead Stringing Techniques Lay Out a Design 42 Select a Stringing Material 44 Select a Finishing Method 46 String and Finish Beading Wire 47 String and Finish Beading Cord 54 String and Finish Beading Thread 66 String and Finish Memory Wire 70 Chapter 4 More Advanced Bead Stringing Techniques String Multiple Strands 74 Knot Between Beads 78 Create Beaded Lace, Drops, Fringe, and Tassels 82 Use Beads or Buttons in Place of Findings 88 Chapter 5 Bead Weaving Bead Weaving Patterns 94 Select Beads, Thread, and Needle 95 Work with Beading Thread for Bead Weaving 98 Weave the Basic Off-Loom Stitches 102 Weave on a Loom 112 Common Finishing Techniques 116 Chapter 6 Basic Wirework Select Your Wire 120 Wirework Safety 125 Make Jump Rings, Eye Pins, and Head Pins 126 Create Wire-and-Bead Drops and Links 136 Make Wire Hook Clasps 142 Assemble Some Basic Wire Chains 150 Chapter 7 More Advanced Wirework Techniques Make a Wrapped Briolette Drop 156 Use Double Wire 158 Wrap Beads Within a Framework 162 Create More Wire Clasps 170 Construct Elaborate Wire Chain 176 Make a Wire Finger Ring 180 Using a Wire Jig chapter 8 Basic Technique 186 Make Wire Connectors 187 Form Ear Wires 196 Wire Jig Patterns 200 Chapter 9 Macramé Knotting and Beading Cord Terminology 204 Set Up a Knotting Board 206 Learn the Basic Macramé Knots 208 Add Beads Between Macramé Knots 216 Braid Cords Together 218 Chapter 10 Easy Projects Funky Beaded Stretch Bracelet Set 224 Hill Tribe Silver and Gemstone Necklace 226 Memory Wire and Crystal Heart Finger Ring 228 Beaded Square Knot Hemp Bracelet 230 Cosmic Crystal Drop Earrings 232 Men’s Rugged Leather and Bead Necklace 234 Celtic Wirework Charm Bracelet 236 Even-Count Flat Peyote Stitch Finger Ring 238 Dancing Bell Daisy Chain Bookmark 240 Chapter 11 Intermediate Projects Multi-Strand Tin Cup Anklet 244 Beaded Multi-Knot Hemp Choker 248 Briolette Pendant Ribbon Necklace 251 Gothic Bead Lace Collar Necklace 254 Cherry Blossom Loomwork Bracelet 257 Byzantine and Turquoise Drop Earrings 260 Wirework Bead Cuff Bracelet 262 Modern Square Stitch Table Mat 264 Beaded Framework Link Bracelet 267 Four-Strand Braided Leather Bracelet 270 Chapter 12 Expanding Your Horizons Choose a Specialized Path 274 Find Advanced Help and Training 278 Turn Your Hobby into a Business 279 Appendix: Reference Materials 280 Index 286

About the Author :
Chris Franchetti Michaels 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 Beading VISUAL Quick Tips, Wire Jewelry VISUAL Quick Tips, and Teach Yourself VISUALLY Beadwork. Chris has also appeared on several episodes of the DIY Network television show Jewelry Making, and her designs have been featured in popular jewelry project books. Visit her website BeadJewelry.net for more help and inspiration.