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Jewelry Making and Beading For Dummies Heather Dismore

Jewelry Making and Beading For Dummies By Heather Dismore

Jewelry Making and Beading For Dummies by Heather Dismore


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Make bracelets, necklaces, earrings, rings, pins, key chains, and more Want to make jewelry and gifts from scratch? This new edition of Jewelry Making & Beading For Dummies provides the easy-to-understand information that makes it easy.

Jewelry Making and Beading For Dummies Summary

Jewelry Making and Beading For Dummies by Heather Dismore

Make bracelets, necklaces, earrings, rings, pins, key chains, and more Want to make jewelry and gifts from scratch? This new edition of Jewelry Making & Beading For Dummies provides the easy-to-understand information that makes it easy. * Updated information on getting started and setting up the necessities of a jewelry maker's workshop * New innovative ideas for materials such as making beads from scratch, customizing components like glass pendants, and up-cycling found objects for new creations * Updated trends including Victorian, Steampunk, Indian-inspired, and wrap bracelets * Advice on how to gain project ideas through websites like Pinterest without infringing on someone's rights * New and updated information on setting up a storefront, turning your hobby into a business, and gaining exposure through Etsy.com, blogs, and social media sites * From attaching clasps to working with wire to stringing beads, the companion DVD features watch-and-learn episodes that show you step-by-step how to create one-of-a-kind designs using beads, glass, found objects, special mementos, and more With hundreds of detailed photos now featured in full-color Jewelry Making & Beading For Dummies is the ideal resource you'll turn to again and again to create one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces and assorted gifts.

About Heather Dismore

Heather H. Dismore has been making unique jewelry pieces using simple materials, found objects, and everyday items for more than 20 years. Find her online at heatherdismore.com or connect with her on Twitter (@heatherdismore) and Pinterest (heatherdismore).

Table of Contents

Introduction 1 Part I: Getting Started with Jewelry Making and Beading 5 Chapter 1: An Insider s Look at Jewelry Making and Beading 7 Chapter 2: Tricks and Tools of the Trade 19 Chapter 3: Making Magic with Beads, Crystals, Pearls, and Stones 43 Chapter 4: Creating Your Jewelbox: Setting Up Your Workshop 71 Part II: Discovering Simple Jewelry-Making Techniques 83 Chapter 5: Uncovering the Simple Secrets of Stringing and Knotting 85 Chapter 6: Winding It Up with Wire Wrapping 109 Chapter 7: Stamping Custom Metal Jewelry 131 Chapter 8: Combining Other Crafts with Jewelry Making 145 Part III: Implementing Design Ideas, Trends, and More 169 Chapter 9: Creating Fun, Funky Jewelry for Everyday Wear 171 Chapter 10: Designing High-End Jewelry 201 Chapter 11: Making Jewelry for Men 221 Chapter 12: Upcycling: Breathing New Life into Scraps and Vintage Pieces 235 Part IV: Building on Your Jewelry-Making Hobby 257 Chapter 13: Decorating with Jewelry and Beads 259 Chapter 14: Making Jewelry with Kids 277 Chapter 15: Hosting a Jewelry-Making Party 297 Chapter 16: Turning Your Hobby into a Business 309 Part V: The Part of Tens 331 Chapter 17: Ten (or So) Online Resources for Materials, Supplies, and More 333 Chapter 18: Ten Common Jewelry-Making Mistakes to Avoid 337 Chapter 19: Ten Great Ways to Make Money Selling Your Creations 341 Index 351

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GOR006557736
9781118497821
1118497821
Jewelry Making and Beading For Dummies by Heather Dismore
Used - Very Good
Paperback
John Wiley & Sons Inc
20130429
384
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