The Bead Jewelry Maker: Stylish Handcrafted Jewelry To Make At Home - Softcover

Featuring more than 100 instructive, full-color, close-up, step-by-step photos, this handsome book shows how to make more than 30 beautiful pieces of jewelry, using different-size colored glass beads and seed pearls. Following an opening section that describes basic jewelry-making techniques, the book presents 30 projects that include-

A five-row floating beads necklace

Pearl and crystal drop earrings

A choker with silver spacers

A turquoise bracelet

Coral effect earrings

A beaded flower brooch, and many others
Each project is presented with a large color photo of the finished piece plus a list of materials, which, in addition to beads, may include nylon line, gold wire in various thicknesses, and jewelry hangers- all items widely available from jewelry suppliers. Detailed instructions are presented in the form of lengthy captions that accompany each how-to photograph. The Bead Jewelry Maker offers a wide range of projects that use an ample choice of materials to create exquisite items owner's will be proud to wear. 110 color photos.

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Making your very own jewelry is a great way to add to your accessories without spending a fortune. You can craft simple, elegant items or extravagant adornments for a night out, a party, or even a wedding. This book presents 30 projects plus valuable information on the supplies you'll need to buy and where to buy them. Whether you decide to make a simple pair of earrings or a full set of matching accessories,The Bead Jewelry Maker will get you started, and then show you how to achieve wonderful results.

Step-by-step instructions for 30 jewelry-making projects

Detailed color photos that show basic techniques

A list of required tools and materials for each project