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<p>Introduction 1</p> <p><b>Part I: Getting Started with Jewelry Making and Beading 5</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: An Insider’s Look at Jewelry Making and Beading 7</p> <p>Chapter 2: Tricks and Tools of the Trade 19</p> <p>Chapter 3: Making Magic with Beads, Crystals, Pearls, and Stones 43</p> <p>Chapter 4: Creating Your Jewelbox: Setting Up Your Workshop 71</p> <p><b>Part II: Discovering Simple Jewelry-Making Techniques 83</b></p> <p>Chapter 5: Uncovering the Simple Secrets of Stringing and Knotting 85</p> <p>Chapter 6: Winding It Up with Wire Wrapping 109</p> <p>Chapter 7: Stamping Custom Metal Jewelry 131</p> <p>Chapter 8: Combining Other Crafts with Jewelry Making  145</p> <p><b>Part III: Implementing Design Ideas, Trends, and More  169</b></p> <p>Chapter 9: Creating Fun, Funky Jewelry for Everyday Wear  171</p> <p>Chapter 10: Designing High-End Jewelry 201</p> <p>Chapter 11: Making Jewelry for Men 221</p> <p>Chapter 12: Upcycling: Breathing New Life into Scraps and Vintage Pieces 235</p> <p><b>Part IV: Building on Your Jewelry-Making Hobby 257</b></p> <p>Chapter 13: Decorating with Jewelry and Beads 259</p> <p>Chapter 14: Making Jewelry with Kids 277</p> <p>Chapter 15: Hosting a Jewelry-Making Party 297</p> <p>Chapter 16: Turning Your Hobby into a Business 309</p> <p><b>Part V: The Part of Tens 331</b></p> <p>Chapter 17: Ten (or So) Online Resources for Materials, Supplies, and More 333</p> <p>Chapter 18: Ten Common Jewelry-Making Mistakes to Avoid 337</p> <p>Chapter 19: Ten Great Ways to Make Money Selling Your Creations 341</p> <p>Index 351</p>

<p><b>Heather H. Dismore</b> has been making unique jewelry pieces using simple materials, found objects, and everyday items for more than 20 years. Find her online at heatherdismore.com or connect with her on Twitter (@heatherdismore) and Pinterest (heatherdismore).</p>

<p>Learn to:</p> <ul> <li>Master wire wrapping, knotting, and bead stringing</li> <li>Set up the necessities of a jewelry maker's workshop</li> <li>Upcycle found objects for new creations</li> <li>Make easy-to-follow projects</li> </ul> <p>DVD features watch-and-learn episodes to make learning easy</p> <p>Please see appendix for details and complete system requirements IN FULL COLOR!</p> <p>Create unique jewelry to wear with everything from jeans to that little black dress</p> <p>Want to make your own handcrafted jewelry and gifts? This easy-to-follow guide, with accompanying DVD, gives you lots of hands-on instruction and projects for making simple, fashionable jewelry and working with beads. From wire wrapping and knotting to metal stamping and polishing, you'll get all the skills you need to make necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings, pins, keychains, and more!</p> <ul> <li>Jewelry Making and Beading 101 — get an intro to the tools and supplies you need, what to buy now and what to buy later, and how to set up your workspace</li> <li>The ropes (and threads and cords) — master many jewelry-making techniques, like stringing and knotting, working with wire, and metal stamping</li> <li>Get craftin' — tackle projects with step-by-step instructions, illustrations, and photos to create fun, funky, and high-end jewelry pieces</li> <li>Take it to the next level — find ideas for hosting a jewelry-making party, making jewelry with kids, and more</li> </ul> <p>Open the book and find:</p> <ul> <li>Illustrated instructions for making 70 projects</li> <li>How to combine other crafts with jewelry making</li> <li>Cool jewelry projects for men</li> <li>Ways to breathe new life into scraps and vintage pieces</li> <li>Advice on turning your hobby into a business</li> <li>Common mistakes to avoid</li> <li>Resources for materials, supplies, and more</li> <li>A DVD featuring watch-and-learn instructional episodes</li> </ul>

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