Publisher's Synopsis
There are many benefits to learning how to make your jewelry. First and foremost, it is fun! Making jewelry is a hobby that allows you to express your creativity in an enjoyable and relaxing way.
Learning how to make jewelry is also practical, and you can learn to make beautiful, handmade, and custom pieces for family, friends, and, perhaps eventually, potential customers.
Master everything from picking the perfect beads to making your findings (functional pieces, like clasps and earring wires). You'll even get helpful advice for starting your jewelry line. The bedazzling world of beading awaits-make it yours!
This book includes:
-Beading for beginners-Discover a wide variety of beads, must-have tools, and techniques (including bead stringing, knotting, and wire wrapping) that every aspiring jeweler needs to know.
-Practice makes perfect-Hone your skills on Bead Jewelry Making for Beginners' 21 stylish designs-each featuring detailed instructions that let you know the necessary supplies and skills.
-Craft into business-Finished some pieces but not sure what to do with them? Bead Jewelry Making for Beginners offers professional advice on how to promote and sell your work.