A look at some new jewelry-making booksThese inspiring jewelry-making guides make me wish for a 48-hour day so I could explore them further and tackle some of the fun projects. Below is a sampling of the best books that have hit the Bead Style desks recently.
by Cathy Jakicic
Published: November 18, 2011 |
Jewelry for the New Romantic: Unexpected Techniques with Crystals
and Beading Wire
By Nealay Patel
Readers will learn weaving, wire-working, along with stitching
with crystals and beading wire, to create ten jewelry sets. Step-by-step
instructions and easy-to-follow photos and illustrations are included for each
piece. Patel explains techniques including crimping, creating loops, working
with thread, and opening and closing jump rings. His projects have a Victorian
look with a modern twist
$19.95
Kalmbach Publishing Co.
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The Absolute Beginners Guide: Making Metal Clay Jewelry
By Cindy Thomas Pankopf
This is the perfect way to really give metal clay a try. The first book in the Absolute Beginner series, Stringing Beaded Jewelry, won an 2010 IPPY (Independant Book Publisher) award. Making Metal Clay Jewelry
follows the same foolproof format with simple projects that increase in difficulty level.
$21.95
Kalmbach Publishing Co. |
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Easy & Elegant Beaded Copper Jewelry
By Lori S. Irish
Readers
will learn how to bend, twist and coil wire to create a variety of jewelry pieces. The book starts with the basic shapes, then moves onto creating finished pieces and embellishing options. The book includes step-by-step instructions and an inspiration design gallery. It's a great way to learn (or advance in) wire working — especially since copper wire in relatively inexpensive.
$24.95
Fox Chapel Publishing
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Creative Chain Mail Jewelry
"Creative Chain Mail Jewelry" includes more than 25 chain mail projects from Bead&Button and Art
Jewelry magazines. These designs incorporate a broad range of techniques and styles. Easy projects focus on opening and closing jump rings, but more advanced project require soldering. Step-by-step instructions and photos are included.
$19.95 Kalmbach Publishing Co
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Spotlight on Wire
By Melissa Cable
This guide to everything wire (twist, fold, hammer, weave, wrap) features the work of artists Melissa Cable, Pam Brown, and Corinna VanKleeck, so there's an impressive range of designs and techniques. "Spotlight" begins
with wire basics, and includes technique-specific how-tos with each new skill introduced. Step-by-step instructions and photos are included with the 25 projects and mini projects.
$21.95 Kalmbach Publishing Co |
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