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-- New Dimensions in Bead and Wire Jewelry.

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....

You've probably coveted jewelry you've seen in artsy boutiques and fashion magazines or envied friends who have the perfect bling to accent everything. With this book, you'll learn to craft designs that are chic but inexpensive. With hundreds of detailed photos, this book covers tools and supplies, bead stringing and weaving, wire wrapping, and more. Terrific projects will get you started and inspire you to create your own jewelry and beadwork designs....

"An indispensable guide to beads and beading techniques, presenting essential beading know-how together with a wide range of inspirational projects, tips and ideas. Beads are the oldest and most widespread art form, having been used in virtually every culture since ancient times. Over the years new materials and methods of making beads have been introduced and now bead workers have a vast array of stunning beads to work with. Beading has also developed...

This start-to-finish guide enables even beginners to create beautiful beadwork based on designs that originated with the Chippewa, Iroquois, Pawnee, Seminole, Winnebago, and other tribes. Step-by-step instructions include diagrams for 71 patterns. Patterns include stars, geometrics, sunbursts, flowers, and other motifs for two types of traditional applications: bead weaving and applique weaving.

Bead-Making Lab is organized by material, and single-spread lab tutorials for each bead design make the book simple to use. Choose from traditional materials like paper mache and polymer clay, or opt for new materials such as resins and shrink plastic. Once you've selected your medium, follow the lab instructions for the bead-making technique of your choice. How-tos include molding, carving, painting, gluing, drilling beach glass and pebbles, and...

Learn to create unique jewelry to wear with everything from jeans to that little black dress. From wire wrapping and knotting to metal stamping and polishing, this guide shows you all the skills you need to make necklaces, bracelets, keychains, and more! The DVD features watch-and-learn instructional episodes--

Dangling earrings, beautiful barrettes, glittering wind chimes, holiday mittens, a butterfly stationery box, and a cherub frame are just a few of the wonderful crafts you can make with beads - in just 2 hours or less!