(ENG) Beading - Jewelry Making & Beading for Dummies-robienie bizuterii dla idiotow, DIY, Biżuteria

(ENG) Beading - Jewelry Making & ...

(ENG) Beading - Jewelry Making & Beading for Dummies-robienie bizuterii dla idiotow, DIY, Biżuteria

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Contents at a Glance
Introduction .................................................................1
Part I: Creating Irresistible Jewelry ...............................7
Chapter 1: An Insider’s Look at Jewelry Making and Beading .....................................9
Chapter 2: Tricks and Tools of the Trade ....................................................................21
Chapter 3: Making Magic with Beads, Crystals, Pearls, and Stones .........................45
Chapter 4: Creating Your Jewelbox: Setting Up Your Workshop ...............................75
Part II: Discovering Simple
Jewelry-Making Techniques ........................................89
Chapter 5: Uncovering the Simple Secrets of Stringing and Knotting ......................91
Chapter 6: Discovering the Ancient Art of Bead Weaving ........................................109
Chapter 7: Winding It Up with Wire Wrapping ...........................................................127
Part III: Implementing Design Ideas, Trends,
and More ................................................................149
Chapter 8: Creating Fun, Funky Jewelry for Everyday Wear ....................................151
Chapter 9: Crafting Your Own Evening, Bridal, and Holiday Jewelry .....................181
Chapter 10: Making Jewelry with an Ethnic Feel .......................................................205
Chapter 11: Getting that Retro Look: Inspirations for Making
the New Look Old ........................................................................................................219
Part IV: Building on Your Jewelry-Making Hobby .......233
Chapter 12: Decorating with Jewelry and Beads .......................................................235
Chapter 13: Making Jewelry with Kids ........................................................................253
Chapter 14: Hosting a Jewelry-Making Party .............................................................275
Chapter 15: Turning Your Hobby into a Business .....................................................289
Part V: The Part of Tens ...........................................315
Chapter 16: Ten Jewelry Resources for Materials, Supplies, and More .................317
Chapter 17: Ten Common Jewelry-Making Mistakes to Avoid .................................321
Chapter 18: Ten Great Ways to Make Money Selling Your Creations ......................325
Index .......................................................................329
Table of Contents
Introduction ..................................................................1
About This Book ..............................................................................................1
Conventions Used in This Book ....................................................................1
Foolish Assumptions ......................................................................................2
How This Book Is Organized ..........................................................................2
Part I: Creating Irresistible Jewelry .....................................................2
Part II: Discovering Simple Jewelry-Making Techniques ..................3
Part III: Implementing Design Ideas, Trends, and More ....................3
Part IV: Building On Your Jewelry-Making Hobby .............................3
Part V: The Part of Tens ........................................................................4
Icons Used in This Book .................................................................................4
Where to Go from Here ...................................................................................4
Part I: Creating Irresistible Jewelry ...............................7
Chapter 1: An Insider’s Look at Jewelry Making and Beading . . . . . .9
Why Make Jewelry Yourself? .........................................................................9
Finding ways to inspire your creativity ............................................10
Deciding whether to set up a separate workspace .........................11
Discovering Jewelry-Making Designs and Techniques .............................12
Stringing and knotting ........................................................................12
Bead weaving .......................................................................................13
Wire wrapping ......................................................................................13
Putting a few techniques to use ........................................................13
From Antique to Funky: Creating Innovative Jewelry ..............................15
Taking Your Hobby to the Next Level .........................................................18
Chapter 2: Tricks and Tools of the Trade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Stringing You Along with Threads, Cords, and Wire ................................21
Unraveling threads ..............................................................................21
Getting caught up in cord ...................................................................23
Getting strung out on wire .................................................................26
Tackling Jobs with Pliers ..............................................................................30
Must-have pliers ..................................................................................31
Nice additions to your jewelbox .......................................................31
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Jewelry Making & Beading For Dummies
Understanding the Importance of Measurements and Weights ..............33
Putting It Together: Choosing and Using Findings ...................................34
Connectors ...........................................................................................35
Clasps ...................................................................................................37
Connection to clasps: Clamshells, bead tips, and end caps ..........41
Chapter 3: Making Magic with Beads, Crystals, Pearls,
and Stones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Bead Basics ....................................................................................................46
Identifying man-made beads ..............................................................46
Getting familiar with bead shapes .....................................................49
Understanding bead sizes ..................................................................52
Using Crystals ................................................................................................53
Designing crystal jewelry ...................................................................54
Selecting the best crystals for your budget .....................................56
Cracking the crystal code ..................................................................57
Wisdom on Pearls .........................................................................................58
Faux pearls ...........................................................................................60
Cultured pearls ....................................................................................60
Working with Stones .....................................................................................63
Identifying stones and gems ..............................................................63
Choosing stone components .............................................................68
Sourcing Your Beads, Pearls, and Stones ...................................................69
Finding beads in stores .......................................................................69
Buying in bulk via the Internet ..........................................................70
Going to bead and gem shows ...........................................................72
Chapter 4: Creating Your Jewelbox: Setting Up Your Workshop . . . .75
Setting Up Your Workshop ...........................................................................75
Assessing your cubic working space ................................................77
Taking lighting into account ...............................................................78
Undertaking your quest for the perfect chair ..................................79
Choosing a desk or table ....................................................................80
Making sure you’re covered: Thinking about flooring ....................81
Setting Up Your Tools ...................................................................................81
Efficiency is the name of the game ....................................................81
Cleanliness equals perfection ............................................................82
Odds and ends .....................................................................................82
Containing Gems and More ..........................................................................82
Bead board organizer ..........................................................................83
Sorting trays .........................................................................................84
Practicing Safety First ...................................................................................85
Is Your Home Ready? A Checklist ...............................................................86
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