Bizuteria kurs Jewellery handmade jewelery jevelery kolczyki bransoletki naszyjniki koraliki(CRAFTS)_An_Insider_Look_at_Jewelry_Making_and_Beading_Chapter_1 (18).pdf

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

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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