Easy-to-follow instructions for knotted bracelets with embroidery floss. Colorful bracelets are fun for kids and teens!Friendship knows no boundaries—it covers the world. It comes in all languages. The idea of making a bracelet to celebrate and share friendship began in Central and South America. The legend of the wish began with the bracelets: One person makes a bracelet and ties it around the arm of a friend, who makes a wish. When the bracelet falls off by itself, the wish will come true!Friendship Bracelets 101 is filled with all the basics you need to get started making friendship bracelets. Color photos and step-by-step instructions make it easy for the beginner, and a variety of fun designs and knots will keep you learning and creating.Step-by-step instructionsClear knotting diagramsInspirational color photos of finished braceletsLearn to make bracelets, headbands, barrettes, coin purses, and keychainsPatterns for braiding chevrons, stripes, waves, zigzags, diamonds, and moreInexpensive, easy-to-find embroidery floss and cotton thread are all the materials you needMake a unique gift to share with friends at school or church, or with your club or team mates, with Friendship Bracelets 101! Read more

Gorgeous beaded jewelry, handcrafted by you—a beginner's guide Have you ever seen an amazing piece of beaded jewelry and wondered how it was made? Now you have the secrets! This jewelry-making guide for beginners shows you how to create incredible necklaces, earrings, and bracelets that you'll love wearing and sharing. Master everything from picking the perfect beads to making your own findings (functional pieces, like clasps and earring wires). You'll even get helpful advice for starting your own jewelry line. Beading for beginners—Discover various types of beads, the must-have tools, and the beading techniques that every aspiring jeweler needs to know.Practice makes perfect—Hone your skills on 21 stylish designs—each featuring detailed instructions that outline the necessary supplies and skills.Craft into business—Finished some pieces but not sure what to do with them? This jewelry-making book offers professional advice on how to promote and sell your work. Whether you want to create great-looking jewelry for yourself or gift giving, this beginner's guide makes it easy. Read more

In Paracord!, you'll find step-by-step instructions to take you through every project. Each step is accompanied by a color photo that clearly illustrates the process.Todd Mikkelsen's Paracord! offers a diverse collection of projects that utilize parachute cords—known around the world as paracord. Used by paratroopers and other military personnel during World War II, this lightweight nylon rope is now one of the most sought-after materials by crafters. Its durability and flexibility make it perfect for creating everyday accessories such as belts, bracelets, buckles, necklaces, dog leashes and collars, key chains, and more. Projects include:Two-Color Solomon Bar BraceletShark Jaw Bone BracelitLocked Half Hitch BraceletWest Country Whipping Inverted BraceletGenoese Quick Deploy StrapZipper Quick Deploy SinnetThree-VBord Braid Necklace with Breakaway ClasmpsID LanyardAnd many more.As you will see, this rope comes in various colors, from army green to hot pink, making it easy to personalize every type of project. Mikkelsen includes introductory chapters preparing your paracord for crafting, tying different types of knots, and caring for and cleaning your completed paracord projects. Read more

Your easy-to-follow beginner's guide to learning jewelry wire-wrapping techniques!Learn 30 techniques for wire wrapping, with a digestible and approachable format designed for the complete noviceCreate stylish DIY projects for stunning necklaces and pendants while following simple tutorialsClear step-by-step instructions, complete lists of materials and tools, and helpful tips and tricks throughoutRevised edition is a simplified and condensed version of the original publication to make it less intimidating and more approachableThe perfect starter book for anyone who is new to wire wrapping or wants to brush up on their jewelry-making techniques!Your favorite jewelry wire, a few simple tools, and some brightly colored beads are all you need to start creating your own intriguing fashion statements! By adding new wires to basic links, you can alter simple links into complex and fascinating focal designs.This complete beginner's guide to wire-wrapped jewelry teaches 30 approachable techniques for creating complex and fascinating focal designs, including forming bent-wire links, working with beads, wrapping patterns, wrapping sequential layers, embellishing decorative loops, adding coil elements, securing and adding arms, and other special techniques. These techniques can be used in countless combinations to form beautiful necklaces, earrings, and bracelets.Inside this 104-page book, among the helpful tutorials, you'll also find two easy step-by-step practice projects to make your own stunning necklace and pendant while learning how to take your jewelry making to the next level. Also included is a user-friendly quick technique reference guide.Internationally renowned artist and popular author Lora S. Irish shows you how to use a handful of tools and materials to produce fun and elegant pieces simply by learning the basic steps. Experiment with color, new shapes, and combining elements to enhance your wardrobe with pieces that are truly your own!A basic beginner's technique guide that's approachable, easy-to-follow, and will inspire your creativity, Wire-Wrapped Jewelry for Beginners is a must-have for anyone who's interested in learning a new and exciting craft!"It may take practice to get as good as Irish . . . but it will surely be worth it."—Bristol Herald Courier"[Lora] takes you through the basics... and then sets you on the path to designing your own pieces right away so you can free your inner jewelry artist."—Craft Gossip Read more

Destined to become must-have visual sourcebooks for all those who love fashion, the Vogue Portfolio series continues with Vogue: The Jewellery by Vogue's jewellery editor, Carol Woolton. From couture to costume jewellery, the brilliant pieces featured on the pages of British Vogue for almost a century have encapsulated the fashion zeitgeist of each new age for which they were created. Adorning princesses and rock chicks alike, the jewels shown here reveal a dazzling array of styles and moods - from fairy-tale romance to Jazz-age glamour, sculptural modernism to timeless elegance. On every page sumptuous jewellery is the star of the show, nourishing dreams in us all.In Vogue: The Jewellery Carol Woolton has curated a collection of more than 300 fabulous images and grouped them into five thematic chapters: Show-stoppers, Rock Chick, Minimalist, Exotic and Classical. From fantastical diamond-encrusted tiaras and intricate jet chokers to sculptural silver cuffs and the purity of a simple string of pearls, the book provides an evocative celebration of a century of magical jewellery, while also showcasing the work of British Vogue's very best photographers including Norman Parkinson, Mario Testino, Anthony Denney, David Bailey, Arthur Elgort, Corinne Day, Cecil Beaton, Bruce Weber and Tim Walker. Read more

Travel through time with this beautifully photographed history of 90 iconic watches "Behind a watch there are often hidden stories. Stories of those who made it and those who wore it. From the watchmaker to the diver, from the astronaut to the collector, from father to son - from buyer to thief even - a watch does not age. As it is handed on and, as it travels, from the Joux valley in Switzerland to the salesroom, from the depths of the ocean to the moon, and from the pages of a catalogue to those of this book, a watch only gains in substance." From mechanical watches to chronographs, quartz watches to divers', Exceptional Watches will transport you through time, uncovering the histories behind the most coveted watch models. Collector Clément Mazarian of Collection Personelle tells the stories of 90 era-defining watches from the early 1900s up to the present day, each one meticulously catalogued and accompanied by a stunning image from celebrated photographer Henry Leutwyler. Illustrated technical pages clearly explain the mechanics of these timepieces, while profiles of the watches give readers insight into their cultural histories. Exceptional Watches is a treasure trove for collectors and enthusiasts alike. Featured models include: - Rolex Submariner - Swatch Moonswatch - Jaeger-Lecoultre Reverso - Cartier Santos-Dumont - TAG Heuer Monaco - Philippe Patek C alatrava - Omega Flightmaster   Read more

Everything You Need to Know to Build Your Skills as an Artisan JewelerMetalsmith Society’s Guide to Jewelry Making is the ultimate handbook to get you started on your jewelry-making journey. Corkie Bolton, jeweler extraordinaire and founder of Metalsmith Society, has compiled the ultimate compendium on the craft for beginners. You’ll get a deep dive into indispensable tools and materials needed to create a well-rounded workspace. Corkie also answers every question you might have about essential yet tricky-to-master techniques such as sawing, stamping and annealing.What’s more, through ten beginner-friendly projects, you’ll put your budding skills to the test and light the spark of inspiration for designing your own pieces. Necklace lovers will learn stonesetting and making clasps with the Thick Bezel Pendant and Simple Chain Necklace, while ring projects like the Interlocking Ring and Hidden Detail Ring will have you practicing polishing and embellishing your creations.Embark on your rewarding jewelry-making career with confidence. With this comprehensive book at your bench, you will have everything you need to get started and keep going! Read more

Creative and practical, Kicking Glass is a step-by-step guide for those wanting to practice the popular craft of stained glass.From simple suncatchers and boho lamps to exquisite 3D constructions and delicately-poised glass butterflies, experienced artist Neile Cooper guides you through the magical world of stained glass with a creative handbook for both the novice and more experienced crafter alike.Beautifully illustrated with photographs of Neile's own work including her glorious glass cabin in the woods as well as pieces from some of today's most stylish designers, Kicking Glass is packed with ideas to guide and inspire.This book provides comprehensive technical instruction in the copper foil method, covering everything from tools and supplies to exploratory techniques such as including foraged and found objects into your work. Skills are demonstrated through tutorials with photos, instructional drawings and 16 stunning patterns. Whether you're looking to decorate your windows, create lovely gifts for friends and family or design your own epic masterpiece, Kicking Glass is the essential modern guide to stained glass making. Read more

Add instant eco-chic street fashion to any outfit with upscaled friendship bracelets for teens and grown-ups!30 stylish designs from bohemian and mod to all-out fashionistaStep-by-step directions for each knot patternMore than 100 photos to illustrate variations in every style, from classic to eclecticCool patterns for making chevrons, stripes, waves, diamonds, twists, braids, and moreGet that trendy bohemian look with bountiful, bright colors on your arms and wrists! Inside you'll find dozens of stylish designs and easy techniques for making beautiful bracelets with embroidery floss and hemp.Friendship Bracelets: All Grown Up offers fresh ideas for expressing yourself with the texture and beauty of intricate knotwork. You'll find cool patterns here for making chevrons, stripes, waves, diamonds, and more, with step-by-step instructions for each knot pattern. Gorgeous color photographs illustrate variations in every style, from classic and natural to playful and eclectic.Stack your bracelets for a boho arm party, and embellish them with beads and buttons. Learn how to make inexpensive hemp jewelry in fun colors, inspired by laidback hippie vibes. Transform ordinary friendship bracelets from middle school memories to chic contemporary pieces you'll be proud to wear.Whether you're going bohemian, mod, or all-out fashionista, Friendship Bracelets: All Grown Up will help you to create exactly the look you want! Read more

Dive into Style with the Fashion Coloring Book for Girls Ages 8-12!Unleash your inner fashionista with over 50 trendy designs, perfect for expressing your creativity! This coloring book features chic outfits, stylish accessories, and elegant patterns, designed to inspire young girls who love fashion.Key Features:👚 50 Unique Fashion Pages: Explore a variety of fun, stylish looks to color.🎨 Single-Sided Pages: Prevents bleed-through, making it ideal for markers and crayons.📏 Perfect Size: 8.5 x 11 inches, offering plenty of space for detailed coloring.Perfect for relaxing and getting creative, this coloring book will provide hours of fashionable fun! Read more

In The New Silversmith, jewelry artist Nicole Ringgold shares her cutting-edge sculptural torchwork techniques for creating hand-fabricated, nature-inspired jewelry in sterling silver.Taking an innovative approach that challenges metalworking’s conventional wisdom, Ringgold creates intricate designs by fusing and carving scraps, and minimizes the need for chemicals by using tools in visionary ways.  Essentials. An overview of safety rules, as well as metal, tools, and torch and how to use them. Projects. A variety of techniques, illustrated by stunning projects ranging from simple chain designs to a textured branch to a delicate dragonfly, provide inspiration as well as instruction.Access to online tutorials. QR codes throughout the book link to concise, silent how-to videos that depict the techniques shown.With The New Silversmith, you’ll learn to create sumptuous earrings, pendants, bracelets, and rings in sterling silver that celebrate natural forms with this revolutionary, zero-waste approach to jewelry making. Read more

Explore the world of micro crochet with this collection of crochet patterns and charts for 100 exquisite crochet motifs.This collection of teeny, tiny crochet motifs from talented crochet designer, Steffi Glaves, explores the world of miniature in crochet form. The step-by-step instructions show you how to create your own micro crochet makes to create a wide range of beautiful crochet pieces that can be used in so many ways. These wonderfully small motifs are beautifully detailed despite their small size and can be used for jewellery, accessories, appliques, decorations and embellishments. You will learn the central skills needed for micro-crochet, such as how to hold the thread and hook, reading a crochet chart, special edgings, blocking and stiffening. Alongside that, you will also learn about the tools and types of threads to use, and the special techniques needed for creating the motifs in this book, such as incorporating wire, creating tiny keepsake bags and making your own jewellery. There are simple motifs with two to four rounds of crochet and more challenging ones with more rounds, colour changes and different stitches ; some of them are 3D amigurumi. Step-by-step instructions show you how to crochet intricately detailed motifs using fine cotton quilting thread and a 0.5mm crochet hook. Choose from a wide range of motifs including flowers; leaves & plants; fruit; triangles, granny squares, Christmas and even mini amigurumi. As well as the huge choice of motifs there are 10 projects showing you how to use the motifs for small projects such as jewellery and accessories; as well as how to scale up the designs using thicker yarn and a bigger hook to make bags, bunting, accessories, wall hangings and cards. Includes instructions for all the necessary crochet techniques and stitches, as well as specific advice for working at such as small scale. Also includes techniques for using jewellery findings and other tools to create the projects. So, if you love to crochet and fancy trying something different why not give micro crochet a go? This is the perfect guide for anyone who already has a grasp of the basic crochet stitches and techniques, and wishes to explore making jewellery, accessories, appliques, or just tiny things for the sheer joy of it. Read more

Learn how to create your own stunning beaded flower bouquets, brooches, necklaces, and decorative accents!Learn basic techniques including single loop, double loop, and bracingCreate beautiful flowers including roses, lilies, irises, azaleas, daisies, snapdragons, snowbells, and moreJewelry projects include brooches, dangles, and barrettesHelpful hints, finished photos for each project, and useful illustrations throughoutYou are in for a treat! Here is a great opportunity to put your beading skills to work creating spectacular beaded flower arrangements, brooches, headbands or necklaces for wearing, and garlands for decorating!A wonderful pastime for all ages, beading flowers can be done with inexpensive, easy-to-find materials and only a few tools. Beaded Flowers, Bouquets, & Garlands is packed with bouquets of dreamy ideas for flowers. Using the clear instructions and lavish color illustrations, you'll learn how to craft all these beautiful beaded flowers:Orange tiger lilyChrysanthemumWindflowerTea roseAlliumGardeniaClematisBearded irisCanna budBachelor buttonDaffodilDahliaHyacinthSunflowerPansyDouble petals flowerSnapdragonDianthusMoss roseAsterQuincePink or blue azaleaPainted daisySnowbellBell flowerPrimrosePyrethrumGolden candles...and more!You'll also find bonus projects for a poinsettia brooch, camellia brooches, impatiens hair dangle, wildflower barrette, pussy willow dangle, and garlands. Page through Beaded Flowers, Bouquets, & Garlands, start beading, and be happy! Read more

Master the art of creating your own beaded jewelry!Intermediate-level guide to making beautiful and timeless beaded jewelry projects for bracelets, necklaces, and earrings38 step-by-step projects created specifically for two-hole shaped beads that will inspire you to step out of your comfort zoneExpert guidance on tools, techniques, and materials, as well as easy-to-follow instructions with coordinating photographyBold designs including drops, clusters, double S-braids, and more to create statement pieces that bead enthusiasts loveAuthor Virginia Jensen is a jewelry making instructor and has been a bead designer for over 15 years; her work has been featured in Bead & Button and Perlen Poesie magazinesBest of Two-Hole Bead Stitching is a must-have jewelry-making guide to crafting your own stunning statement pieces while building your beading skills!Jewelry artist and author Virginia Jensen begins this 104-page book with a comprehensive introduction on what tools and materials you'll need to get started, techniques for managing thread and needle, and the diverse types of beads available, along with the challenges that come with them. She also provides invaluable advice, tips, and tricks that she has learned from her many years of experience.38 bold and beautiful earring, bracelet, and necklace designs are provided for you to create to accessorize your wardrobe with flair. The materials used — tiles, bricks, SuperDuo beads, MiniSilky beads, CzechMates beads, bars, cabochons, pyramid beads, seed beads, and more — have stood the test of time and are popular with bead stitchers. These contemporary, geometric designs include stitches created specifically for two-hole shaped beads. Some projects experiment with more complex techniques, perfect for experienced stitchers and advanced beginners looking for exciting new projects that require some knowledge of bead stitching.Here are just a few of the included bead stitching projects that showcase beautiful beadwork:EARRINGSMiniSilky DiamondElegant DropZoli LotusReverse SwirlSnaky CurvesDot 'N DashBRACELETSHerringbone CuffDiagonal Peyote CuffSophisticated BeamsPharoah's Gift BraceletDouble S-Braid with RullasIRAW with AVAsNECKLACESRunning RiverDouble BraidTwo-Hole DaggerCluster NecklaceIRAW Geomancy FancyAnd many more!This essential project-focused book features clear step-by-step instructions with diagrams and full-color photos for every DIY jewelry project. Variations and alternative designs are provided using different colors, beads, and techniques.Perfect for intermediate to advanced jewelry makers, bead workers, and crafters, make your own timeless beaded jewelry with Best of Two-Hole Bead Stitching!"Virginia's new book Best of Two-Hole Bead Stitching offers her favorite and best of her artistic beadwork. It's the perfect book for anyone wanting to learn two-hole bead stitching. I really enjoy how many patterns she included, plus the detailed and visual instructions. Each pattern is unique and even more beautiful than the last. I don't know how she keeps coming up with new ideas. Virginia has elevated her art and made it easy for others to learn. Bravo!"—Gay Isber McMillan, jewelry designer, author, instructor, and owner of Gay Isber Designs Read more

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 over the years and, even though many traditional techniques are still popular, the craft is constantly evolving. With so many techniques, and such a vast array of beads and materials available for the contemporary beader, there is definitely a need for a comprehensive guide. The Beading Bible is just that – an encyclopaedia of beads and beading techniques that aims to educate and inspire anyone who loves working with beads. The Beading Bible begins by looking at beads themselves; how to choose beads from metal, modelled, gemstone, seed beads and cylinder beads to hex beads, crystals, glass and bugle beads. There are handy tables to help you to understand how beads are measured and bead quantities, as well as advice on choosing bead colours. You are then guided through the basic to more specialist tools and equipment that you will need in beadwork. You will find each beading technique explained in detail throughout the chapters. However, the book begins by giving you the basic knowledge of essential techniques, such as working from a chart and knotting. The book is divided into eight chapters that cover all the traditional techniques: bead loom weaving, off loom bead stitches, ropes and cords, fringing, netting and tassels, threading and stringing, wire work and jewellery techniques, bead embroidery and even knitting and crochet with beads. Within each chapter you are guided through the basic skills, tools and materials, before tackling more advanced techniques. Inspiration pages will give you interesting ideas using the different techniques, and there are over 30 fabulous projects, ranging from beautiful bags and jewellery to stylish scarves and accessories – perfect excuses for trying out your new skills!   Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions, clear diagrams and stunning photography combine to create the must-have resource for beaders of all abilities. Read more

Weave beautiful beaded jewelry on your Clover loom!19 projects for necklaces, bracelets, pins, earrings, pendants, bookmarks, and jewelry setsStep-by-step instructions and how-to illustrations for using your Clover standard bead weaving loom or the Mini Loom [looms sold separately]Beginner-friendly diagrams, bead placement charts, and color photos make it easy for anyone to get startedTechniques including continuous warp, multiple warp, increasing, decreasing, joining ends, attaching fringe, and moreDiscover a new world of creative possibilities with on-loom bead weaving!It's fun and easy to make elegant loom jewelry in unique, fascinating designs. Modern inexpensive looms give any entry-level weaver the opportunity to produce lovely woven beaded jewelry at low cost.Beautiful Bead Weaving shows you how to use either the Clover standard bead weaving loom or the credit card-sized Mini Loom to create stunning necklaces, cuff bracelets, pins, earrings, and more. You'll be amazed by how much you can accomplish with just needles, thread, beads, and a simple loom!Learn how to set up and warp your loom, then get started fast with basic bead weaving techniques. 19 step-by-step projects are provided for weaving intricate beaded creations, complete with clear bead placement charts, diagrams, and dazzling color photographs of finished pieces. Even complete beginners will get great results with these straightforward instructions and step-by-step projects!Create your own expensive-looking jewelry in beautiful textural patterns, with Beautiful Bead Weaving! Read more

MASTERING LOOM BEAD WEAVING: A Comprehensive Guide to Creating Stunning and Amazing Designs using Various Techniques.Unlock the secrets of intricate bead weaving with "Mastering Loom Bead Weaving," your ultimate companion to mastering the art of creating stunning beadwork. Whether you're a novice or an experienced crafter, this comprehensive guide will take you on a journey through the fascinating world of loom bead weaving.Inside, you'll discover step-by-step instructions for mastering essential techniques, from basic stitches to advanced methods, allowing you to unleash your creativity and design breathtaking beadwork. Learn how to choose the right materials, set up your loom, and troubleshoot common issues to ensure flawless results every time.With detailed tutorials and inspiring projects, you'll explore a wide range of design possibilities, from intricate patterns and textures to stunning color combinations. Whether you're crafting jewelry, accessories, or decorative pieces, "Mastering Loom Bead Weaving" will empower you to create one-of-a-kind masterpieces that will captivate and inspire.Filled with expert tips, troubleshooting solutions, and practical advice, this comprehensive guide is your key to unlocking the endless possibilities of loom bead weaving. Dive into the world of beadwork and unleash your creativity with "Mastering Loom Bead Weaving".click the buy now button to get your copy today Read more

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Learn to craft one-of-a-kind miniature boxes in a variety of shapes no matter your skill level with this assortment of twelve charming beadwork designs.Julia S. Pretl offers crafters her original method for creating decorative beaded boxes and lids in a wide range of surface designs and shapes. Working only with cylinder and seed beads, needle and thread, crafters can create an impressive array of clever and colorful miniature containers. With step-by-step illustrations and easy-to-follow word graphs and patterns, Pretl leads the reader through the techniques for creating three-sided, five-sided, and six-sided rectangular, square, and stacked boxes. Four-color photographs of each of the 12 designs introduce each set of instructions. Detailed drawings illustrate the beading techniques. Read more

As entertaining as it is incisive, Stoned is a raucous journey through the history of human desire for what is rare, and therefore precious.What makes a stone a jewel? What makes a jewel priceless? And why do we covet beautiful things? In this brilliant account of how eight jewels shaped the course of history, jeweler and scientist Aja Raden tells an original and often startling story about our unshakeable addiction to beauty and the darker side of human desire.What moves the world is what moves each of us: desire. Jewelry—which has long served as a stand-in for wealth and power, glamor and success—has birthed cultural movements, launched political dynasties, and started wars. Masterfully weaving together pop science and history, Stoned breaks history into three categories—Want, Take, and Have—and explains what the diamond on your finger has to do with the GI Bill, why green-tinted jewelry has been exalted by so many cultures, why the glass beads that bought Manhattan for the Dutch were initially considered a fair trade, and how the French Revolution started over a coveted necklace.Studded with lively personalities and fascinating details, Stoned tells the remarkable story of our abiding desire for the rare and extraordinary. Read more