Earrings that shine - from the simple to the sublime
From the classic Timeless Crystals to the elegant Rose Garden Hoops to the stunning Dynamic Hammered Teardrops, Perfect Match delivers more than 40 stylish yet simple earrings to perfectly complement every moment of your life. Earrings are arranged by occasion, from daily excursions like work and shopping to memorable events such as weddings and nights on the town. So before heading...

Discover the basics of beading and beyond!
If you've been tempted by the beauty of beaded jewelry and home decorating pieces, but second guessed your abilities to learn the skills needed to create such tantalizing works, fear no more! Beading Basics reveals all that's necessary for creating everything from a simple single-strand necklace to a more intricate netting stitch woven wind bottle covers.
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Susan Beal has created a standout sequel to her jewelry-making bestseller, and, just like its predecessor,Bead Sparkle aims to delight readers with more than 100 great jewelry designs to make. The book features necklaces, bracelets, earrings and everyday pretties that add a little something special to a regular morning, as well as fanciful designs ideal for a party or a wedding. Incorporating new and vintage pearls, crystals, gemstones, charms, and...

"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...

This book shows jewelry makers, beaders and crafters at all skill levels new ways to incorporate beads into a variety of chain-maille weaves to create pieces in copper, gold, bronze and silver.

Bend, Shape and Stitch Your Creative Urges Into Expressive Works of Art!
Dig out your craft supplies and dust off that forgotten stack of scrapbook papers. In the pages of Bent, Bound, and Stitched, the author of the wildly popular Collage Lost and Found shows you how to cut, glue and sew your way to dimensional collage works as unique as you are.
Whether you're a collage artist ready for new techniques or a paper crafter...

It is so easy to make beautiful, elegant, boutique-style jewelry with artistic wire. All you need is the wire and a few basic tools and you are ready to make any of the designs in this book. Step-by-step instructions teach you ten different wire techniques, including coiling, wrapping, making headpins and eyepins, and working with flat wire. Project instructions show you how to apply these techniques to create stunning earrings, bracelets, and necklaces....

"With beautiful illustrations and step-by-step instructions, this how-to book includes all the techniques involved in crafting metal jewelry, including:--Cutting and filing--Cold connections--Soldering--Texturing--Forging and forming--Setting stones--Applying specialty finishesThe book's clear organization provides easy access to information with straightforward directions and hundreds of full-color photos. You'll also find easy projects for trying...

"Albion stitch, beading experts agree, is truly a new invention by internationally known bead artist Heather Kingsley-Heath. This book includes twenty new projects, all shown in various colorways, using the newest bead shapes like spikes, gum drops, rulla, tila, and more. From her beadwork to her photography and illustrations, Heather's work is beautifully colored and crafted, and the book reflects her playful sense of color and organic, dimensional...