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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. * 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.
Contents
Introduction 1 Part IBeading 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
