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Basic Jewelry Making
Sandy Allison, editor
Ted Walker, jeweler and consultant
photographs by Alan Wycheck
The basics of using beads and
wire to create custom pieces
Each technique carefully
described and illustrated
Create pieces for yourself and
friends, or to sell
This fully illustrated guide
shows how to make all kinds of funky and elegant bracelets, earrings,
necklaces, and pendants using beads and wire. It begins with the
basics--planning a design, attaching fittings, making secure crimps, selecting
beads--so crafters can quickly get started creating one-of-a-kind pieces.
Simple wire-bending techniques allow them to make beaded drop earrings as well
as more elaborate necklace and bracelet designs. Advanced techniques use
metallic, sterling silver, even 14-carat-gold wire to make gallery-quality
jewelry in almost any style and size. Featuring design ideas by a variety of
jewelers, this book includes pictures and descriptions of tools and materials,
a guide to common types of beads, advice on proper lengths and fit, and
inspiration for creating a wide range of styles.
About the Author:
Ted Walker is a juried member of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen and
the owner of a handcrafted jewelry company based in central
Pennsylvania
.
Alan Wycheck
is an award-winning photographer based in
Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania
.
Format: PB with
concealed spiral binding
Pages:
116 pages
Photos:
490 color photos
Illustrations:
12 illustrations
Publisher:
Stackpole Books
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