Bead Jewelry 101 Master Basic Skills and Techniques Easily Through Step-by-Step Instruction

Bead Jewelry 101 is an all-in-one essential resource for making beaded jewelry. This complete entry-level course includes 30 step-by-step projects that demonstrate fundamental methods for stringing, wire work, and more.

Begin your jewelry journey with the basics, including a photographic glossary of jewelry materials and tools. Then, learn fundamental techniques such as making wire loops, adding a clasp, and opening and closing a jump ring.

A wide variety of projects offer even more techniques. Make basic drop earrings, a beaded cluster bracelet, a woven bracelet with pearls, elegant draped chain earrings, a beaded memory wire bracelet, and much more. Build your skills with each piece you make, and try the project variations—or design your own creations. Clear step-by-step instructions and photos make the process easy and fun.

In Bead Jewelry 101 you’ll also discover:

• A world of beautiful beads, including metal, pearl, plastic, polymer clay, stone, shell, and wood.
• Approachable techniques for beading, wire work, and stringing that will boost your jewelry-making skills.
• A wide variety of jewelry styles: sophisticated, playful, chic, bohemian, and modern.
• Troubleshooting tips and quick references

Beginners will find the accompanying online videos that capture the techniques in action an invaluable resource. In no time, you’ll be making jewelry you’ll be proud to wear.

Written specifically for beginners, the books in the 101 series are complete illustrated guides to the basics of a craft that use projects presented with full-color, step-by-step instructions and photos to teach essential techniques.
 

CONTENTS
 
How to Use This Book                    4
 
The Basics                               6
How to Begin                                    8
Photographic Glossary                          12
Construction Techniques                       32
 
The Projects                            40
 
HEADPINS                                42
Basic Drop Earrings                             42
Multi-drop Necklace                            48
Beaded Cluster Bracelet                         54
 
EYE PINS                                60
Segmented Anklet                             60
Double Triangle Earrings                      66
Textured Segmented Necklace                  72
 
JUMP RINGS                              80
Interlocking Jump Ring Earrings              80
Jump Ring and Bead Necklace                 86
Jump Ring Lace Bracelet                       92
 
BEADING CABLE                          98
Teardrop Leaf Earrings                         98
Long Beaded Necklace                        104
Woven Bracelet with Pearls                    110
 
WIRE                                    116
Chandelier Earrings                           116
Wrapped Shell Pendant                        122
Wired Bangle                                  126
 
CHAIN                                   130
Tassel Pendant                                130
Draped Chain Earrings                        134
Chain Mesh Bracelet                          140
 
MEMORY WIRE                          146
Triple-looped Earrings                         146
Heart Choker                                  150
Memory Wire Bracelet                         154
 
FILIGREE                                158
Layered Filigree Post Earrings                 158
Filigree and Bead Bracelet                     162
Embellished Filigree Brooch                  166
 
OTHER STRINGING MATERIALS           172
Basic Knotted Bracelet                         172
Elastic Bracelet                                178
Illusion Necklace                              182
 
RECYCLE, REUSE, AND REPURPOSE       186
Recycled Bead Drop Earrings                  186
Reuse Bracelet                                190
Repurposed Necklace                          194
 
Resources                             198
 
Index                                 199