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Bead Jewelry 101

Master Basic Skills and Techniques Easily Through Step-by-Step Instruction
Series: 101
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Bead Jewelry 101 is a comprehensive beginner's guide to creating stunning beaded jewellery. Through 30 step-by-step projects, this book teaches fundamental stringing and wirework techniques. It starts with an introduction to essential tools, materials, and construction methods, then guides readers through projects organised by different jewellery findings. Accompanying online videos provide visual support, making it easier for beginners to grasp each technique and inspire creativity to design unique pieces.
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Ideal for beginners interested in jewellery making and crafts, this book suits anyone eager to learn beading techniques with clear instructions and helpful visuals.

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Bead Jewelry 101 is an entry-level course that introduces fundamental techniques for stringing and wirework with beads through 30 step-by-step projects for earrings, necklaces, bracelets, pendants, and more, supported with helpful online videos.

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Bead Jewelry 101 is a complete entry-level course for creating beaded jewelry taught through 30 step-by-step projects that demonstrate fundamental methods for stringing and wirework. Have you always wanted to try jewellery making but aren't sure where to begin? Bead Jewelry 101 teaches you everything you need to know to create beautiful jewellery with beads.

The Basics walks you through all the tools, materials, and basic construction techniques you'll use for the projects.

The Projects are organised by various findings, or jewellery elements, so you'll learn new techniques and build new skills with every piece you make. Beautiful variations will inspire you to create your own designs.

Beginners will also find the accompanying online videos that capture the techniques in action an invaluable resource. Written specifically for beginners, the books in the 101 series are complete illustrated guides to the basics of a craft that use projects presented with full-colour, step-by-step instructions and photos to teach essential techniques.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781631597596

Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 September 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Quarry Books

Illustration: approximately 300 color photos

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 191.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 200

About the Author

Sisters Ann Mitchell and Karen Mitchell started their mixed media jewelry business, AnKara Designs, in 1991, based in Altadena, California. In addition to authoring jewelry making books, the Mitchell sisters are teachers, columnists, and craft product designers. The duo has also made numerous guest appearances on various crafting shows, including DIY Jewelry Making (YouTube) and Craft Lab (HGTV). The delicate, feminine style of their jewelry designs and their innovative ideas have appeared in feature films, television, theater, museum exhibitions, advertisements, websites, books, and magazines. http://www.ankaradesigns.comAnn Mitchell is part of a dynamic sister team with Karen Mitchell, with a costume jewelry company called AnKara Designs based in Altadena, California. Ann and Karen make and sell jewelry and teach jewelry making classes nationwide. They also contribute articles on jewelry making to several magazines and participate in many noted arts and crafts shows annually. www.ankaradesigns.com

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