A guide to creating more than 30 jewelry projects with one-of-a-kind findings to showcase your beadwork.

From collars and chokers to princess-length baubles and ropes to twirl and spin, here is a wardrobe of 40 necklaces to make and proudly show off. Expert crafter Candie Cooper shares her “necklaceology” secrets in an informative, gorgeously illustrated how-to guide that covers tools and materials, all manner of techniques, making components like wrapped loops and jump rings, and combining beads with wire, chain, silk cord, ribbon, and other materials. These accessible, sophisticated projects will inspire and delight.

Earrings are fast, easy, and fun! From big, shining hoops to demure dangles — and everything in between — this collection of over 100 designs is an approachable way to get started with jewelry making. Jewelry makers will learn how to create different styles of earrings using easy techniques and accessible materials. Perfect for gift-givers, fashionistas, and everyone in-between, Fast & Easy Earrings is for anyone looking for a stylish pair of earrings to complete their look.

"Twenty-one projects show you how to combine wireworking skills with beaded jewelry design. The unique range of projects use a wide variety of beads and cabochons, giving you plenty of opportunities to explore your creativity and expand your wireworking skills"--The publisher

Felting is not just for fashion - it s great for jewellery too! Plus, the craft s quick, easy and inexpensive: all you need is wool, soap, water, your hands and a sense of fun. Aimed at both general crafters and jewellery artists, this rich collection offers an accessible introduction to the important techniques, including forming a flat sheet of felt; shaping the felt ball; adding embellishments; and stringing and wirework. Plus, it s packed with trendy beading and needlework ideas. The jewellery box of 20 boutique-worthy projects features boldly coloured stickpins, bracelets and sassy cherry and berry dangling earrings.

Easy-to-do techniques at the comfort of your kitchen table! Authors Denise Peck and Jane Dickerson introduce simple wire- and metalworking techniques that have big impact. Working with precut metal blanks and thin gauge sheet, as well as with inexpensive and readily available tools, you can produce results similar to much more complex metalsmithing techniques. Explore lashing, stitching, simple weaving, coils, spirals, twisted wire, and incorporating beads with wire. You'll be exposed to metal pieces being hole-punched, dapped, hammered, textured, colorized, and patinated. This book features thirty step-by-step projects that require only basic jewelry-making skills, but will result in stunning contemporary jewelry. Wire + Metal covers a wide range of styles that will appeal to beginner to advanced jewelry makers.

Utilizing stringing and wireworking techniques accessible to beginners, this mixed metal jewelry guide also offers boutique-style designs that will captivate the more experienced beader. With no metalworking required, detailed instructions are provided for 30 unique projects incorporating various metals such as silver, gold, copper, brass, PMC, and more. Techniques for distressing metal--such as using liver of sulfur, other patinas, and hammering--are included, as well as ideas for mixing metals and using faux metals. Background information is given on each type of metal, from common properties to shopping tips, care, and cleaning.