Jewelry & Beading Designs For Dummies

Jewelry & Beading Designs For Dummies......Page 4
About the Authors......Page 6
Authors’ Acknowledgments......Page 8
Table of Contents......Page 12
About This Book......Page 20
How This Book Is Organized......Page 21
Icons Used in This Book......Page 23
Where to Go from Here......Page 24
Part I Reinforcing Your Jewelry Foundation......Page 26
Taking a Look at Essential Tools......Page 28
Sorting Out Equipment......Page 31
Getting Your Beads and Stones Together......Page 33
Stringing with Wire, Threads, and Cords......Page 36
Selecting Your Findings......Page 38
Getting Down to Bead-Stringing Basics......Page 42
Boning Up on Bead-Weaving Basics......Page 47
Rounding Out Your Skills with Wire-Wrapping Basics......Page 54
Part II Super Simple Jewelry Projects......Page 60
Memory Wire Choker......Page 62
Adjustable Leather Necklace with Geometric Pendant......Page 65
Bead and Wire Pendant on Ribbon Cord......Page 66
Inspirational Bookmark......Page 69
28-inch Black-and-Bright Necklace......Page 70
Wooden Bobble Bracelet......Page 72
Confetti Napkin Rings......Page 75
Magic Bookmark......Page 76
Game Time Double-Strand Stretch Bracelet......Page 78
Metallic Bead Bracelet......Page 82
Black Pearl Bracelet......Page 84
Convertible Claspless Necklace or Bracelet......Page 87
Swarovski Crystal and Sterling Frame Necklace......Page 89
Front Dangle Hematite and Sterling Silver Necklace......Page 92
Constellation Crimp Necklace......Page 95
Constellation Crimp Earrings......Page 100
Semiprecious Stone Knotted Earrings......Page 104
Silk Bookmark with Beads and Charms......Page 107
Two-Strand Elastic Crystal Bracelet......Page 109
Shell and Husk Heishi Bracelet......Page 112
Triple-Wrap Necklace......Page 114
Gemstone Nugget and Beading Wire Knotted Necklace......Page 116
Ceramic Pendant and Button Knotted Necklace......Page 119
Peyote Bookmark......Page 122
Ladder Stitch and Crystal Earrings......Page 129
Brick Stitch Triangle Earrings......Page 135
Net Stitch Lacy Anklet......Page 141
Wire Fish and Pearl Earrings......Page 146
Changeable Pearl Necklace Strap......Page 150
Hematite Link-Up Bracelet......Page 154
Double-Strand Onyx and Cloisonné Bracelet......Page 158
Eye Loop and Bead Earrings......Page 164
Fancy Head Pin Earrings......Page 166
Filigree Hoop Earrings......Page 167
Double-Dangle Gemstone & Pearl Earrings......Page 169
Teardrop Double-Wrapped Loop Earrings......Page 171
Chandelier Earrings......Page 172
Wrapped Loop Stitch Marker......Page 174
Wire-Wrapped Dangle Ring......Page 175
More-Is-Better Necklace......Page 176
Moss Agate Wrapped Loop Dangle Pendant......Page 178
Mod Wrapped Loop & Bead Bracelet......Page 180
Easy Wire-Wrapped Cuff Bracelet......Page 182
Part III Putting Your Jewelry Skills to the Test......Page 184
Bridal Party Bracelet......Page 186
46-inch I-Want-Candy Necklace......Page 189
Triple-Dangle Gemstone Earrings......Page 190
Jade and Crystal Chandelier Earrings......Page 193
Onyx Multistrand Expander Necklace......Page 198
Onyx Multistrand Chandelier Earrings......Page 202
Pink Lampwork Bead and Wire Pendant......Page 206
Triple Loop and Lampwork Pendant......Page 208
Bead and Wire Hook-Style Clasp......Page 210
Wire Ear Hooks......Page 212
Diamond Design Pendant......Page 216
Free-Form Peyote Bracelet......Page 221
Peyote Beaded Bead Earrings......Page 225
Red-Hot Net Necklace......Page 230
Funky Flower Initial Pendant......Page 234
Textured "Pottery" Necklace......Page 238
Faux Jade Maori Twist Necklace......Page 245
Faux Gemstone Bracelet......Page 249
Part IV Mixing It Up: Incorporating Multiple Techniques and Materials......Page 254
Swarovski Crystal Snowflake Ornament......Page 256
Cosmic Crystal Beaded Fan Pull......Page 258
Preppy Beaded Flip-Flops......Page 259
Felt Flower Pin......Page 264
Mixed-Up Charm Bracelet......Page 266
Orphan Earring Charm Bracelet......Page 268
Laptop Charms......Page 271
Hardware Earrings......Page 273
Glass Tag Necklace......Page 275
Red Crystal ID Badge Necklace......Page 277
Button Pendant with Beaded Chain......Page 280
Part V The Part of Tens......Page 284
Know What to Store Flat and What to Hang......Page 286
Be Gentle on Your Soft Stones......Page 287
Keep It Clean......Page 288
Make Yourself Pretty, Then Add Shine......Page 289
Hunt through Hardware Stores......Page 290
Stroll around Your Block, through the Park, or on the Beach......Page 291
Rummage through Garage Sales, Thrift Stores, and Auction Listings......Page 292
Track Down Tiny Toys from the Toy Box......Page 293
Recycle Your Junk Mail......Page 294
Dig around for Deals at the Dollar Store......Page 295
Buying Only from Retail Outlets......Page 296
Picking Out Beads by Price Only......Page 297
Forgetting that Practice Makes Perfect......Page 298
Following Directions......Page 299
Adjustable Knot......Page 300
Double Overhand Knot......Page 301
Lark’s Head Knot......Page 302
Attaching a Clasp to a Bead Tip......Page 303
Attaching a Clasp with Crimp Beads (Beginning a Strand)......Page 304
Attaching a Clasp with Crimp Beads (Ending a Strand)......Page 305
Index......Page 306