One of the easiest ways to get into jewelry making, and indeed one of the oldest forms of the art is to string beads onto thread. Whether you use cotton or steel thread there can't be an easier way to make a piece of cheap jewelry that you will be proud to wear around your neck. Although it might take a little practice to get things looking just the way you like them, many people have a natural talent for getting it right from the start.
You will find that amateur jewelry makers use a wide range of materials in their quest to make beaded necklaces. Such everyday items as plastic, wood, glass and shells from the seashore can all be used, and are available free of charge to anyone who is willing to put in the effort to look.
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Teach Yourself VISUALLY Jewelry Making and Beading (Teach Yourself VISUALLY Consumer) List Price: Sale Price: $12.99  |
DescriptionYou've probably coveted jewelry you've seen in artsy boutiques and fashion magazines or envied friends who have the perfect bling to accent everything. With this book, you'll learn to craft designs that are chic but inexpensive... |
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200 Beading Tips, Techniques & Trade Secrets: An Indispensable Compendium of Technical Know-How and Troubleshooting Tips (200 Tips, Techniques & Trade Secrets) List Price: Sale Price: $12.25 |
DescriptionJust like having an expert on call 24 hours a day--here are the answers to any beading questions or dilemmas you might have. Whether stringing, wiring, or beadweaving, step-by-step photographs, diagrams, and clear instructions will guide you through each stage of your work... |
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Bead Design Beading Board Gray Flock With Lid 9 X 12 Inches List Price: Sale Price: $3.90 |
DescriptionThis gray-flocked plastic bead design board has three channels for laying out beads, and six compartments in which to sort the beads and components you are working with. The channels are marked in both inches and centimeters... |
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The Beading Answer Book List Price: Sale Price: $8.36 |
DescriptionBeads are rocking and rolling their way across the country! From Austrian crystals to tiny Japanese seed beads, fine pearls, semi-precious stones, and handmade glass, the variety of beads and combinations is irresistible for more than 500,000 crafters in the U... |
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Mastering the Art of Beading: Essential Tools and Techniques Every Jewelry Maker Must Know List Price: Sale Price: $12.99 |
DescriptionMastering the Art of Beading will do for jewelry making what Julia Child did for French food. In this definitive guide to all things beads, expert jewelry maker Genevieve A. Sterbenz covers all of the terms, tools, skills, and shortcuts necessary for creating beautiful beaded jewelry... |
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