Beaded Jewelry Made Easy: A Step-by-Step Guide to Making Earrings, Bracelets, Necklaces, and More
Everything you need to know about making beaded jewelry.

There’s nothing quite like having the perfect piece of jewelry to complete an outfit. Now, imagine what it would feel like if you had the skills to create your own (because, let’s face it, everyone loves jewelry)! Beaded Jewelry Made Easy shows you exactly what tools and materials are easy and fun to work with, and how you can hone your jewelry making skills to create beautiful, frustration-free accessories in your spare time. 

This beginner's guide provides a comprehensive explanation of tools, materials, basic techniques, and definitions of commonly used jewelry making terms along with more than forty design ideas that are sure to inspire you to keep your bead bins full and pliers close at hand. Step-by-step instructions paired with full-color photographs show you how to create unique designs that will draw the attention of friends and strangers alike, including:
  • Simple drop earrings
  • Multi-strand necklaces
  • Memory wire bracelets
  • And so much more
Start making beautifully beaded jewelry today with Beaded Jewelry Made Easy.
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Beaded Jewelry Made Easy: A Step-by-Step Guide to Making Earrings, Bracelets, Necklaces, and More
Everything you need to know about making beaded jewelry.

There’s nothing quite like having the perfect piece of jewelry to complete an outfit. Now, imagine what it would feel like if you had the skills to create your own (because, let’s face it, everyone loves jewelry)! Beaded Jewelry Made Easy shows you exactly what tools and materials are easy and fun to work with, and how you can hone your jewelry making skills to create beautiful, frustration-free accessories in your spare time. 

This beginner's guide provides a comprehensive explanation of tools, materials, basic techniques, and definitions of commonly used jewelry making terms along with more than forty design ideas that are sure to inspire you to keep your bead bins full and pliers close at hand. Step-by-step instructions paired with full-color photographs show you how to create unique designs that will draw the attention of friends and strangers alike, including:
  • Simple drop earrings
  • Multi-strand necklaces
  • Memory wire bracelets
  • And so much more
Start making beautifully beaded jewelry today with Beaded Jewelry Made Easy.
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Beaded Jewelry Made Easy: A Step-by-Step Guide to Making Earrings, Bracelets, Necklaces, and More

Beaded Jewelry Made Easy: A Step-by-Step Guide to Making Earrings, Bracelets, Necklaces, and More

by Lucy Kelly
Beaded Jewelry Made Easy: A Step-by-Step Guide to Making Earrings, Bracelets, Necklaces, and More

Beaded Jewelry Made Easy: A Step-by-Step Guide to Making Earrings, Bracelets, Necklaces, and More

by Lucy Kelly

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Overview

Everything you need to know about making beaded jewelry.

There’s nothing quite like having the perfect piece of jewelry to complete an outfit. Now, imagine what it would feel like if you had the skills to create your own (because, let’s face it, everyone loves jewelry)! Beaded Jewelry Made Easy shows you exactly what tools and materials are easy and fun to work with, and how you can hone your jewelry making skills to create beautiful, frustration-free accessories in your spare time. 

This beginner's guide provides a comprehensive explanation of tools, materials, basic techniques, and definitions of commonly used jewelry making terms along with more than forty design ideas that are sure to inspire you to keep your bead bins full and pliers close at hand. Step-by-step instructions paired with full-color photographs show you how to create unique designs that will draw the attention of friends and strangers alike, including:
  • Simple drop earrings
  • Multi-strand necklaces
  • Memory wire bracelets
  • And so much more
Start making beautifully beaded jewelry today with Beaded Jewelry Made Easy.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781510768321
Publisher: Skyhorse
Publication date: 04/19/2022
Pages: 120
Product dimensions: 7.50(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Lucy Kelly is the artist behind upcycled vintage jewelry brand bel monili. When she isn’t deconstructing (and reconstructing) vintage costume jewelry as bel monili, Lucy is teaching makers how to start and grow their own handmade businesses within her community. She loves all things crafty, colorful, and vintage, and on any given weekend can be found either scouring flea markets or setting up her booth at a vintage market. Lucy lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with her husband Erik and their daughter Evelyn.

Table of Contents

Preface ix

Chapter 1 Jewelry-Making Basics 1

Chapter 2 All about Beads 13

Chapter 3 Basic Techniques and Design Tips 16

Chapter 4 Earrings 27

Simple Beaded Drop Earrings 29

Jump-Ring Drop Earrings 31

Filigree Beaded Earrings 33

Beaded Stud Drop Earrings 36

Beaded Hoop Earrings 39

Strung Beaded Earrings 41

Chapter 5 Bracelets 45

Memory Wire Bracelet 47

Stretch Beaded Bracelet 48

Strung Wire Bracelet 51

Multi-Strand Strung Wire Bracelet 53

Filigree Finding Bracelet 55

Charm Bracelet 59

Chapter 6 Necklaces 61

Single Strand Beaded Necklace 63

Beaded Pendant Necklace 65

Beaded Chain Necklace 67

Rosary-Style Beaded Necklace 71

Multi-Strand Beaded Necklace 73

Memory Wire Beaded Necklace 77

Knotted Beaded Necklace 79

Chapter 7 Rings 83

Wire-Wrapped Single Bead Ring 85

Wire-Wrapped Multi-Bead Ring 87

Beaded Statement Ring 91

Chapter 8 Bonus Projects 93

Zipper Pulls 95

Wine Glass Charms 96

Keychains 99

Charms 100

Bobby Pins 103

Bookmarks 105

Acknowledgments 108

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