Simple beginnings
Subtitle: beading
By: Suzann Sladcik Wilson
Publisher: Fox Chapel Pub.
Published: 2012
Place of publication: East Petersburg
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781565236776
Subjects: CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Jewelry; Beadwork; Jewelry making
Description: "Beading  is a fun craft that can produce beautiful custom pieces for every  occasion imaginable, but if you've never tried to make your own  necklaces bracelets, the task can seem a little daunting. What type of  fasteners are best to use? Where can you find the best materials to work  with? And just what can you create once you have everything you need?       In Simple Beginnings in Beading,  renowned artist Suzann Sladcik Wilson will put all these questions to  rest. Wilson will take you to the very beginning of the beading process  and teach you about the tools you will need and the materials you should  buy. Then, she will take you step-by-step through the basic beading  techniques you will need to know to create your own works of art.  Projects for beginner, intermediate, and advanced craft enthusiasts are  included, ensuring that you'll always have something new to inspire and  create as your skills increase. Use this book to make bracelets,  necklaces, watches, earrings, and more, all in your own unique, creative  style. Get started today!"--
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Machine generated contents note: Chapter 1 - Where to Begin; title: (Includes the benefits of beading - relaxing, creative, money saving, connections with a community of other beaders. What stores to shop at and what to look for when you are there.); title: Why Beading?; title: What to look for?; title: Where to shop?; title: Chapter 2 Inside The Beader's Toolbox -; title: (Listing of basic tools with full descriptions and their uses. Then a listing of tools that would be useful when wanting to go to the next level of beading. How to best store and take care of your tools.); title: Must Haves; title: Above and Beyond; title: Caring for your tools; title: Chapter 2 For the Love of Beads!-; title: (Description of stones, gems, pearls and various other materials to make beads. How beads are measured and their shapes such as bicones, round, potato, and others. Various techniques on how to best store and organize your beads.); title: Types of Beads; title: Shapes of Beads; title: Sizes of beads; title: Bead Grading; title: Organizing your beads; title: Chapter 4 Putting it all Together - Stringing Materials, Findings, and Clasps; title: (Introduction of beading wire, their thicknesses, and different types. Discussion of findings for earrings and other jewelry making endeavors. Listing of different clasps and which ones are best to use in different designs.); title: Stringing Materials; title: Findings; title: Clasps; title: Chapter 5 Making your Wearable Works of Art; title: (Full step-by-step instructions with photographs on how to successfully make your own jewelry.); title: Earrings; title: Bracelets & Watches; title: Necklaces - Single and Multi-Strand; title: Chapter 6 Projects and Inspiration - Beginners*; title: Asian Splendor Earrings; title: Jeans Jacket Bracelet; title: Flirty Fifties Necklace; title: Chapter 7 Project and Inspiration - Medium*; title: High Flying Earrings; title: Two Timing Bracelet; title: It's Only Rock and Roll Necklace; title: Chapter 8 Projects and Inspiration - Advanced*; title: Chandelier Shimmer Earrings; title: Night on the Town Watch; title: Sea of Pearls Necklace; title: Chapter 9 Displaying your Creations; title: Resources; title: Glossary.