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

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

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.