Simply Stylish Chain And Metal Jewelry

Simply Stylish Chain and Metal Jewelry collects the best projects from BeadStyle Magazine that feature these popular and fun materials, and presents them in chapters focusing on necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. This book provides an introduction to basics, step-by-step photos, and tools and materials sections. These projects are quick and easy for beginning jewelry makers and appeal to more experienced beaders as well. Simply Stylish Chain and Metal Jewelry covers all kinds of projects using chain and/or metal, and most projects use pre-made chain to save time and effort. The designs in this book range from cool and elegant silver chains and beads to fun mixed-metal pieces.

Simply Stylish Chain and Metal Jewelry collects the best projects from BeadStyle Magazine that feature these popular and fun materials, and presents them in chapters focusing on necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. This book provides an introduction to basics, step-by-step photos, and tools and materials sections. These projects are quick and easy for beginning jewelry makers and appeal to more experienced beaders as well. Simply Stylish Chain and Metal Jewelry covers all kinds of projects using chain and/or metal, and most projects use pre-made chain to save time and effort. The designs in this book range from cool and elegant silver chains and beads to fun mixed-metal pieces.

Crystal lovers will enjoy making these treasured pieces from the pages of BeadStyle magazine designed especially for beginners. An eclectic mix of styles contributed by a wide variety of artisans ensures something for every taste and budget. Simple techniques of stringing and wirework pair crystals with chain, illusion wire, jump rings, cording, and more to add interest and fun. Also included is a helpful sidebar for beginners on the various shapes and sizes of crystals.

This book is the complete guide to simple soldering. Soldering Made Simple takes all the mystery and fear out of soldering so that amateur jewelry makers — even those who have never held a torch — feel empowered and confident. Friendly and thorough instructional text and step-by-step photos help readers build skills gradually, which they can then employ with the included projects. Joe Silvera presents soldering techniques that use a simple setup, a handheld butane torch that is safe and easy to operate, and a few other supplies.

Organic, expressive, and exciting, the projects in this book reflect a truly original artist’s vision. Mixed Metal Mania makes metal jewelry accessible to a brand-new audience. This book starts by teaching the basic techniques and giving helpful tips, and then moves on to simple projects before building into more challenging work requiring new skills learned. Kim St. Jean also includes the stories of inspiration behind each project, adding to the unique appeal of this book. For jewelry designers who crave something distinctive, Mixed Metal Mania is a dream come true.

Beaders are always looking for fast and fun earring projects, but they don’t want to sacrifice style and pizazz. This stunning collection includes both! Beaders will find over 50 exciting projects featuring clean, crisp, and fresh looks, which add dramatic impact to any wardrobe. Bead stringers, wireworkers, and bead stitchers alike will be able to show off their talents with easy-to-follow directions, full-color photos, and detailed illustrations as their guide.

Weaving, one of the fastest ways to produce cloth, is thoroughly explained in this simple guide to the age-old craft. A perfect blend of ease and functionality, the small, portable rigid heddle loom can be used to easily produce loose, drape-friendly fabric as well as dense, sturdy material. Eighteen projects--for scarves, bags, belts, tops, and a bevy of household goodies such as pillows, rugs, and blankets--explore how to combine colors and create textured fabrics using a variety of techniques. Additional tips on adding crocheted edges, beaded fringe, and needle-felted flowers are also included.

Chain mail is a very hot topic, and those who enjoy the process are looking for new patterns and ideas to explore. Classic Chain Mail covers the basic weaves for beginners, but also adds unusual jump rings (twisted, oval), some crystals and beads, and unique patterns for intermediate beaders. These 35 projects create a classic, elegant look by using mostly silver, gold, and argentium jump rings. This book offers many different, unique patterns for jewelry makers who are interested in chain mail.