Download or read book Bead And Wire Jewelry Exposed written by Margot Potter and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-12-17 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Bead and Wire Jewelry Exposed, well-known designers Katie Hacker, Fernando DaSilva and Margot Potter offer over 50 high-fashion jewelry pieces made using unique techniques that reveal typically hidden components such as beading wire, cording, findings, tubing and chain as the central focus of the design. While the pieces may look complex, the techniques are simple enough for beginners - yet sophisticated enough for the veteran jewelry crafter. A comprehensive getting started section provides information on the supplies, tools and techniques you'll need to make all of the projects in the book.
Download or read book New Dimensions in Bead and Wire Jewelry written by Margot Potter and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-06-30 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shaping wire + beading wire = a whole new dimension! New Dimensions in Bead and Wire Jewelry brings shaping and beading wire together to create stunning sculptural designs. From necklaces and bracelets, to rings, earrings and tiaras, jewelry maven Margot Potter shows you how to coil, wrap, weave and sculpt 30 wire-based projects. In addition, inspirational variations on the projects provide even more reason to get wrapped up in wire. Features: • Combine shaping wire with beading wire in innovative ways to create jewelry with movement, depth and dimension. • Employ a variety of classic wire-working methods, including wire wrapping, twisting, coiling, chain maille and more. • Love beads? You won't be disappointed. Adorn your creations with crystal, metal, Lucite and vintage beads to add your own brand of signature sparkle. Start adding depth, dimension and intrigue to your jewelry designs today with New Dimensions in Bead and Wire Jewelry.
Download or read book Fine Art Wire Weaving written by Sarah Thompson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-08-14 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wire jewelry has never been more popular--but you've never seen projects like this before! In Fine Art Wire Weaving, award-winning author Sarah Thompson shares her secrets to creating wire jewelry that's nothing short of spectacular. Using super-fine wires to create 20 delicate, sophisticated pieces, you'll achieve that "wow" factor, all under the guidance of an expert jewelry teacher. You'll learn how to work with these fine wires successfully, as well as what to do when one of your projects goes awry. Using techniques in layering, symmetry, and dimensional shaping, you'll come away with a strong foundation in wire working so you can create your own one-of-a-kind pieces. Paired with beautiful, 4-color photographs, Thompson gives you step-by-step instructions to creating jewelry to pretty to keep for yourselfâ€"but that you won't want to give away!
Download or read book Knitted Wire Jewelry written by Samantha Lopez and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-06-17 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knitting & Wire Combine to Create 25 Gloriously Original Pieces! Distinguished by their fine gauge and delicate beauty, the 25 projects in this book take jewelry-making to fresh and unexpected places. Using knitting to transform cold, hard wire into a moldable, organic fabric, Samantha Lopez creates sophisticated, one-of-a-kind pieces that defy definition. Despite the complex appearance of some of the designs inside, every piece is born from the unconventional and artful combination of very basic techniques, all of which are illustrated in easy-to-follow sequences. So whether you have experience in knitting, jewelry-making or neither, you can create these projects with great success and minimal tools and materials. You'll find a thrilling range of styles inside: delicate and ultra-feminine, rugged and industrial, vintage-inspired, classic and modern. Create each project as-is, or factor in your own original interpretations, for results sure to WOW! Everything you need to create wearable sculptures! • Step-by-step demonstrations of all the basic techniques needed to complete the projects: knitting, stitches, simple increases and decreases, stringing beads and more. • 25 projects -rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces - in a breathtaking range of styles. • Striking ways to incorporate other materials, including sheet metal, gemstones, silk, velvet and patinas for additional texture opportunities. • A simple wire-wrapping process for stronger, more wearable pieces.
Download or read book Elegant Knotted Jewelry written by Becky Meverden and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-08-19 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore Maedeup, the ancient art of Korean knotting. Now you can discover the beautiful, traditional craft of maedeup, as you create gorgeous jewelry projects using colorful cording and beads. Author Becky Meverden first shows you how to create the knots themselves, then how to use them in projects from a simple pair of knotted earrings to an intricate dragonfly necklace and a modern wire plus cord watch. Elegant Knotted Jewelry includes everything you'll need to know to create your own maedeup jewelry: • Step-by-step instructions that guide you through tying 10 traditional Korean knots • 30 beautiful, elegant projects incorporating the techniques you've learned, updating this traditional art for the 21st Century • Tips on designing and planning your own original maedeup jewelry—information on everything from how to calculate the amount of cording you'll need to how to tighten the knots • Insight into the history and culture behind the craft Whether you're a knowledgeable knot crafter or new to knots, Elegant Knotted Jewelry will inspire you to explore the world of Korean knots and create beautiful maedeup jewelry.
Download or read book Bead Chic written by Margot Potter and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-07-05 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bead Chic, Chic You Bead Chic will show you how to take inspiration that you love and forge your own creative path. After learning basic jewelry techniques, you'll be launched into 36 gorgeous projects. Each project comes with a variation, so you'll learn how easy it is to adapt virtually any project to suit your individual style, making you your own designer. • Each of 36 stepped-out projects features an inspiring variation, including some from today's hottest jewelry makers, including Jean Campbell, Tammy Powley, Cathie Filian and more. • Clear step-by-step photography and instructions allow beaders of all skill levels create projects exactly "as-is" in the book, while variations show how swapping out just one or two elements can make an entirely different look. • You'll get to play with beads, a variety of stringing materials—from coated wire, to shapeable wire to commercial chain—and findings, all easily found at local and online craft retailers. Let Bead Chic bring out the designer in you!
Download or read book Bead And Wire Jewelry Exposed written by Margot Potter and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Modern Expressions written by Fernando Dasilva and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-12-14 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Modern Designs. Fabulous Results. It's all about the jewelry, dah-ling! Designer Fernando Dasilva puts the spotlight on high fashion with necklaces, bracelets and earrings that exude elegance and radiate haute couture. Drawing inspiration from vibrant color palettes, 80s art deco and fashion-forward findings, these pieces won't just enhance your wardrobe–they'll make it! • 25 designer projects that fuse popular findings, such as crystals, gemstones and heavy chain, with unique and exotic elements, such as sponge beads, puzzle beads and crystal yarn. • 15 fashion sketches show you not just how to wear the pieces but totally rock them. Pair these daring pieces with an outfit that's already in your closet with easy-wear tips. • Helpful techniques and designer tips make it easy to create funky, fashionable and fabulous pieces! Create your own collection of glamorous pieces, and walk (and rock) your own runway!
Download or read book Wire Wrapping Book for Beginners written by Gina Bowen and published by . This book was released on 2021-02-16 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you been searching for that one book that would unlock all the mysteries relating to wire-wrapping? If so, then read on...
Download or read book Wired Beautiful written by Heidi Boyd and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-08-25 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wired Beautiful features 30+ projects that will get you excited about the many ways you can use wire in your jewelry projects. Best-selling author Heidi Boyd takes you through the ins and outs of working with wire for your jewelry designs. You’ll learn how to make wire do your bidding in four detailed chapters: Spiraled & Coiled, Linked & Hammered, Wrapped & Bundled and Knotted & Stitched. Each project includes clear step-by-step photos and detailed instructions. With Wired Beautiful, you’ll discover: • Unique techniques. Introduces traditional wire techniques, but also new methods not typically found in wire-jewelry books, such as using a knitting spool, creating cages and flower shaping. • Fresh designs and great basics. In addition to the 30+ projects—including bracelets, earrings, necklaces pendants and rings—you’ll learn basic jewelry-making techniques you can use in your own designs. • Easy-to-find materials. You’ll be introduced to a range of materials you can easily find at your favorite online and local craft supply retailers. Let Wired Beautiful wrap you up in great jewelry!
Download or read book 2015 Crafter s Market written by Kelly Biscopink and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-10-17 with total page 590 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Turn your crafting into a career! 2015 Crafter's Market is the perfect start to your crafting career. Thousands of artists and writers have relied on us to develop their careers and navigate the changing landscape of their fields using our sister publications, Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market and Writer's Market. For the first time, that same resource is available for crafters! The 2015 Crafter's Market introduces a whole world of possibilities for marketing your craft! Expand your business with these resources: • Complete, up-to-date information for more than 1,000 craft market resources, including craft shows, magazines, book publishers, online marketplaces and more! • Markets for a variety of crafts, including quilting, sewing, knitting, crochet, papercrafting and jewelry making. • Articles on the basics of freelancing--from basic copyright information to tips on promoting your work. • Informative articles on social media marketing, wholesale and consignment sales and pricing your crafts. • Inspiring and informative interviews with successful craft professionals such as Tula Pink and Margot Potter.
Download or read book Creative Seed Bead Connections written by Teresa Meister and published by Kalmbach Books. This book was released on 2013-05-20 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Theresa Meister’s fine-scale wirework provides structure, and her beaded patterns bring on the color! Colorful seed beads, pearls, and crystals are used to create delicate jewelry components. Now link all these components together with wirework connections including wire loops, chain, and jump rings. The results are thirteen jewelry sets (each set includes a necklace, bracelet, and earrings) plus variation ideas giving readers a lot of options for exploring techniques. All jewelry makers will find this wearable jewelry to be classy and timeless.
Download or read book Bead And Wire Jewelry Exposed written by Margot Potter and published by North Light Books. This book was released on 2009-01-14 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Bead and Wire Jewelry Exposed, well-known designers Katie Hacker, Fernando DaSilva and Margot Potter offer over 50 high-fashion jewelry pieces made using unique techniques that reveal typically hidden components such as beading wire, cording, findings, tubing and chain as the central focus of the design. While the pieces may look complex, the techniques are simple enough for beginners - yet sophisticated enough for the veteran jewelry crafter. A comprehensive getting started section provides information on the supplies, tools and techniques you'll need to make all of the projects in the book.
Download or read book Wonderful Wire Jewelry written by Erica Swanson and published by Kalmbach Books. This book was released on 2016-02-22 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Projects in Wonderful Wire Jewelry include techniques such as turning loops, coiling, wrapping, weaving, and linking. With a wide range of techniques and styles, readers are sure to find plenty to inspire them. In addition to 30+ jewelry projects, this book will include a detailed Basics section with sidebars on wire working tools and metal options. Project range from beginner to intermediate levels.
Download or read book Bead Quilled Jewelry written by Kathy King and published by Creative Publishing international. This book was released on 2011-01-04 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author Kathy King has developed a variation the decorative paper craft of quilling to create unique designs in beadwork. In bead quilling--instead of thin strips of paper--thin strips of beads, made with square stitch, are wrapped to form circles, scrolls, and squares. The holes of the beads, rather than the sides, are exposed, to become part of the distinctive design. The author works with simple and complex combinations of quilled beads to create a variety of jewelry designs. She also incorporates crystals, pearls, and decorative threads into the pieces to add interest and texture.
Download or read book Weaving Freeform Wire Jewelry written by Firor Kaska and published by Kalmbach Books. This book was released on 2013-11-19 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Weaving Freeform Wire Jewelry is a guide to understanding and using wire weaves to create 20 beautiful freeform jewelry projects. With a tight focus on five wire weaves—over-under, over-over, coiling, looping, and circular weaving — the reader will learn by making rings, pins, earrings, pendants, clasps, and bracelets. Author Kaska Firor offers a wonderful variety of symmetrical and asymmetrical designs to inspire the budding wireworker, in addition to showing the evolution of wirework design from simple to complex for more advanced jewelry-makers.
Download or read book Earring Chic written by Jennifer Claydon and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-11-09 with total page 425 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hoops? Dangles? Chandeliers? Yes, yes, and yes! Earring Chic has them all (and more!) and will dazzle you with projects from all of your favorite North Light designers. Heidi Boyd makes great earrings for day, while Margot Potter injects her incomparable whimsy into her pieces and Fernando Dasilva will get you ready for a night on the town. Inside Earring Chic you'll find: • 35 projects by jewelry masters, all hand-selected from our treasury of fabulous projects • Chapters that let you work your way from beginner to advanced. Detailed step-by-step instructions and photos will ensure your success, as will comprehensive techniques and materials sections. • Every style imaginable—stringing, chain mail, wire wrapping and shaping, hammering, beadweaving—they're all here. • Materials from the everyday to the exotic, including glass and plastic beads, wood beads, seed beads, crystals, wire, jump rings, chains, pre-made and custom components and findings. So pick a pair (or two) to make for yourself (you deserve it!) or to give to a friend. Earring Chic will inspire you!
