Recommended Books About Jewelry Making

Faux Surfaces In Polymer Clay

Dazzling Techniques and Projects That Imitate Stones, Metals, Wood and More The colors, textures, and versatility of polymer clay make it a perfect medium for creating faux surfaces--and these 30 recipes for special finishing, shaping, baking, and molding techniques will transform polymer and 39;s appearance. Craft gorgeous faux gemstones; fool the eye with imitation metals, including Balinese silver and verdigris copper; and copy must-have naturals, from bone to leather. Or make simulated agate, slate, and marble. You and 39;ll find information on all the types of polymer clay, from translucent ones to some with mica powder, and see how to enhance their surface with paints, inks, wax compounds, and confetti. The unusual include a handsome makeup set, lapis lazuli drawer pulls, and Opal Earrings. Irene Semanchuk Dean has been working with polymer clay for over 10 years. She holds membership in the National Polymer Clay Guild, the Southern Highland Craft Guild, and is a founding member and current president of the Blue Ridge Polymer Clay Guild. Irene sells her work through her business, Good Night Irene, as well as at art and craft shows and galleries across the country. She has authored Kids Crafts Polymer Clay Item 455171 and The Weekend Crafter Polymer Clay Item 4555.

The Art Of Polymer Clay

The Ultimate Guide to Polymer Clay Explore the endless possibilities with polymer clay in this exhaustive book. Whether new to polymer clay, or an experienced artist in this exciting medium, this book has something to offer. Begin with an overview of the types of polymer clay available on the market and their working characteristics, the tools of the trade, and tips for getting your workspace and clay ready. Subsequent sections provide detailed instructions and color photographs to guide you through creating millefiori, applying special surface effects, making and using molds, imitating natural stone, and creating vessels, floral forms and sculptural figures. Shown below are a sampling of the incredible techniques illustrated in this amazing volume.

The Art Of Jewelry Polymer Clay

Discover the Possibilities for Jewelry Making Innovation and creativity have elevated polymer clay to an art form. Its versatility is showcased in this collection of sophisticated jewelry by some of the premier teachers in the field. This inspiring volume includes an introduction to the basic tools and materials, followed by 33 impressive projects that will help you build a repertoire of skills. Techniques and project ideas include creating faux bone, metal and a variety of other mimicked media for fantastic, one of a kind results. Projects shown below are featured in this book. From left to right Etched Disc bracelet by Louise Fischer Cozzi, Galaxy Bead Necklace by Jennifer Bezingue, Glass Tile Bracelet by Jennifer Bezingue, Mosaic House Brooches by Lindly Haunani and Silver Tipped Brooch by Julia Converse Sober.

Polymer Clay Beads

Achieve Striking Results with Traditional and New Methods. Learn over 20 unique, never-before-published crafting methods for working with texture. Make hollow forms, use an extruder and create your own molds. Learn to use a lathe and other carving tools to accomplish a variety of effects. With an emphasis on tools and techniques, enjoy new possibilities in jewelry. 144 pages with full color photographs throughout. Projects shown below are featured in this book.

Encyclopedia Of Polymer Clay Techniques

Discover over 50 techniques including rolling, color mixing, marbling, and sculpting. Use innovative materials such as metal foils, mica powder and metal clay for special effects. A comprehensive guide, this book offers directions on projects such as decorative boxes, mosaics, miniature models, beads, buttons, and jewelry. 160 pages with full color photography throughout. The author, Susan Heaser, is an internationally known artist and teacher. With over 25 years of experience with polymer clay, she has published eight books, is chair of the British Polymer Clay Guild and runs the largest polymer clay supply company in Europe. Images shown below demonstrate the different effects available with clay, like metal and wood.

Perfect Match

Phenomenal Variety of Designs. From classic to elegant, you will find earrings suited for every occasion and every skill level. Features over 40 earring designs from simple to complex, all complete with full-color, step-by-step directions. The comprehensive techniques section is filled with everything you need to know to get started. Project images below are by the author and artist Sara Schwittek.

Wire Style 50 Unique Jewelry Designs

Excellent Step-By-Step Images And One Of A Kind Projects Develop your skills as a jewelry designer. Basic tools, techniques and fundamental design elements such as chain-making, hammering and antiquing are presented. 50 original project ideas include comprehensive materials lists and detailed instructions. Create jewelry using precious metal, plated and colored wire, stones, beads and glass in exciting ways. Projects below from left to right are from the book. All Wrapped Up by Sandra Lupo, Tourmaline Columns by Denise Peck, Sticks and Stones by Linda Gettings and Encrusted Cuff by Jodi L. Bombardier.

Chain Mail Jewelry

Thanks to its exquisite, easily mastered techniques and elegant lines, chain mail-the classic art of linking metal rings-is enjoying a creative resurgence among jewelry makers. This attractive resource is the first full-color book on the market to help beginners and intermediates get in on the craze. With computer-generated illustrations that show every step, it thoroughly introduces all the key construction procedures, including the proper methods of winding, opening, and closing the metal rings. The 30 projects include a simple pendant encasing a large semiprecious stone and a flat chain-mail neckpiece that colorfully combines copper and blue titanium rings. Plus, theres advice on polishing the pieces, tips on adding pearls or beads, and a gallery of works by professional jewelers.

Making Bead & Wire Jewelry Book

Best Seller. Use beads and wire to make jewelry Earrings, necklaces, eyeglass chains, bracelets, and pendants. Shown in full color, includes instructions, tips, info on supplies, and more than 30 patterns to use with the jig to create lovely wire links. Below are just some of the projects you can make with this book by Dawn Cusick. Wire Wrap Choker; designer and bead artist Geri Omohundro. Cleopatra and 39;s Choker, designer Gary Helwig. Wire Wrap Bracelets; designer and bead artist Geri Omohundro. Glass Bead Necklace and Earrings; designer Lilli Brennan. Brass and Black Wire Bead Necklace; designer Chris Gluck.

Elegant Wire Jewelry

Discover how easy it is to create beautiful wire jewelry using basic, inexpensive tools. Create stylish, contemporary jewelry with a repertoire of simple techniques, then learn to customize designs by combining techniques and adding beads and embellishments. As you explore the creative process and methods, you will create Silver Tendril Earrings, a Hip2B Square Pin, a Breezy Autumn Pendant and 22 other contemporary projects. By coiling, wrapping, hammering and looping wire, its possible to make an infinite variety of spectacular designs. Projects shown below are from this inspiring book and created by author and artist Kathy Frey.

Boutique Bead & Wire Jewerly

Master The Twisted Wire Technique What an enticing and popular technique. Twisted Wire allows even beginning beaders to fashion the most delicate, twining floral and filigree effects with ease. The results are amazing and quickly achievable, especially with this stunningly photographed introduction to the craft. In addition to the thorough motif dictionary, which serves as a helpful reference to turn to again and again, it showcases more than 20 skill-building projects. These jewel-box treasures have a feminine and fashionable look, with their transparent beads and shimmering crystals. Craft an Autumn Leaves Bracelet or Tourmaline Garnet and Iolite Floral Filigree Earrings for everyday wear, or make matching sets for special occasions. The piece de resistance? A bridal set that features a coordinated necklace, bracelet, earrings, and tiara. Melody MacDuffees designs have appeared inside and on the covers of magazines and hardback books ranging from Better Homes and Gardens Special Interest Publications to Bead and Button. She was selected by the Crochet Guild of America to be its first Traveling Crochet Instructor in 2004.

Make Your Own Clasps Dvd

Customize your jewelry by making one-of-a-kind clasps. Making your own clasps is made simple by art jewelry associate editor Addie Kidd. You will gain knowledge on what types of wire to use, as well as how to determine hardness and gauge. Also learn tools you and 39;ll need to make working with wire easier and how to make five different clasps to personalize your jewelry pieces. As a bonus, this DVD contains a PDF showcasing the techniques learned with step-by-step instructions for making the five different clasps. 63 minutes.

Thats A Wrap Cd

Create Your Own Gorgeous Wire Jewelry This comprehensive, 88 page, instructional book on CD is presented in Adobe Acrobat Reader format. Easily create custom wire wrapped pendant jewelry with over 100 color photographs guiding you through every step of the process. Also includes instructions for making matching earrings, bead applications and more. Learn the secrets to professional wire art jewelry from master jewelry artist and instructor Linda Abbott.

Beading With Crystals

Beautiful Jewelry, Simple Techniques Bicones, buttons, drops, rhinestones. Glittering and colorful, these and other multi-faceted glass crystal beads have become the jewelry makers material of choice. Theyre the star of the show in this sparkling entry in the Beading with series, which features a fabulous combination of both simple and more complex projects. Includes projects involving wire wrapping, crafters will also learn the basics of string, looping, coiling and much more. Then you and 39;ll be ready to start making pieces that range from a necklace of matte metal beads and shimmering crystals to a captivating pair of chandelier earrings. Sophisticated jewelry findings accent the finished pieces, and detailed illustrations make the process easy and successful for beginners. Katherine Duncan Aimone is a former museum curator and director who has written numerous exhibition catalogs and organized national shows dealing with fine craft and art, including The Chair Show and The Beaded Object for the Folk Art Center in Asheville, NC.

Art Of Beaded Beads

Beaders everywhere-from rank beginners to top-level artists-are discovering the extraordinary creative potential and pleasure of a seemingly simple craft making unique, one-of-a-kind beads from existing beads themselves. This lushly illustrated guide offers them a blast of inspiration, with 40 fabulous designs from some of todays finest beadwork artists. Ranging from understated to pure dazzling glam, these projects showcase a range of innovative techniques. Detailed instructions and photos make the crafting easy, and theres encouragement for readers eager to incorporate their own design ideas.

Beading With Pearls

Pearl Necklaces, Pearl Bracelets, Pearl Earrings Pearls have long stood for classic beauty and elegance, and this collection of 30 exquisite projects, the latest in the bestselling Beading with series, continues that time-honored tradition. It features sophisticated and stylish designs by a pool of talented artists, most using simple techniques suitable for beginners. The pieces range from vintage and sentimental to hip, modern, and edgy the showstopping Bohemia ring features three burgundy pearls set in silver wire, accented with Swarovski crystals. Nefertiti earrings???fit for a queen???highlight clusters of tiny white rice pearls on wrapped bead loops. A shimmering three-strand necklace includes polished citrines, faceted glass beads, and off-white pearls. Every page is brimming with high-end style.

Beading With Gemstones

Beautiful Jewelry, Simple Techniques Beading doesnt get more elegant than this, with such gleaming gems as amethyst, quartz, and lapis lazuli. Valerie MacCarthy???whose work graces the pages of high fashion magazines around the world???has created a magnificent collection of sophisticated, unique jewelry. The 30 projects include bracelets, earrings, necklaces and rings, and they tend to the playful and colorful. In addition, an entire section is dedicated to the different stones and their properties, including their spiritual and healing aspects. But what will really entice intermediate jewelers, beaders, and other general crafters are the pieces themselves a balloon ring, festooned with seed pearls; chandelier earrings with sparkling, dangling stones; and a fireworks necklace of citrine, peridot, and apatite. Introductory chapters present all the gems, tools, and techniques used in the pieces. Valerie MacCarthy has been making jewelry since childhood but only recently rediscovered her love for creating colorful and organic earrings, necklaces and bracelets. Soon her creations were being worn on the runways of New York Fashion week and gracing the pages of high fashion magazines from here to Japan. In 2002 she officially established Valerie M Designs. An opera singer by trade, Valerie continues to fulfill the growing demands for her jewelry while appearing on renowned stages all over the world. When she and 39;s not globe-trotting, Valerie lives in New York City.

Beautiful Beaded Jewelry

Explore the process of making your own jewelry step-by-step, including necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings and broaches. This book is full of creative ideas for making 20 pieces of jewelry using original techniques and innovative materials. With seven sections, this book explores, in-depth, the uses and features of many materials, including twisted thread, nylon thread, copper wire and beads. The clear, detailed directions ensure that no one, from beginners to experts, can go wrong.

How To Start A Home-based Jewelry Making Business

Everything you need to know to run a successful jewelry making business from your home. Turn your passion for jewelry into a profitable business. In addition to the business essentials, this book also includes information on pricing jewelry, setting up a website and getting celebrity attention. This comprehensive guide contains all the necessary tools and strategies you need to successfully launch and grow your business. Author Maire Loughran draws on her years of experience to show you how to turn your passion for beautiful jewelry into a profitable sideline or full-time business. Selling and making jewelry is one of the more high-margin craft businesses, and with the right approach to sales and a stylish look, one can develop a devoted following. Covering all jewelry types, Loughran addresses all the essentials and more, including 1. Pricing jewelry 2. Setting up a website 3. Realizing the benefits of e-commerce 4. Establishing a niche 5. Selling at craft fairs 6. Finding a distributor 7. Getting celebrity attention

Jewelry Making For Fun And Profit

Includes 7 money-making projects you can create at home. Learn the elegant art of jewelry making. Jewelry Making For Fun and Profit was written with two purposes in mind to teach you the basics of this fun craft and to show you how to turn these new skills into cash. Whether you and 39;ve been crafting for years or are just getting started, you and 39;ll learn The benefits and enjoyment of jewelry making The right materials, tools, and equipment to use How to create a special crafting place in your home Ways to sell your creations at craft shows, shops, and other outlets Craft-business basics, including pricing and record keeping And much more.