Short description
Beading basics never go out of style, because like many beaders, you are always looking for ways to efficiently and creatively design projects. This must-have guide covers essential skills including chain maille, cutting wire, making P loops, bending wire, making eye loops, jump rings, and using a wrapped bead link technique. Among the 20+ projects featured in the book, you will discover instructions for earrings, chokers, necklaces, pendants and more, all designed by the author and other respected jewelry artists.
Long description
This title provides basic skills for making jewellery including: chain maille, cutting wire, making loops, straightening and bending wire, making eye loops, eye-pin pendant bails, jump rings and dangles plus many more.Over 20 projects are clearly shown with coloured photographs and illustrations. The time-tested techniques will be taught to inspire and enlighten the reader to create jewellery at a fraction of the boutique prices.Inspirational gallery pieces will be featured throughout the book to encourage and entice readers to design their own beaded jewellery.