Describes equipment and processes for mass finishing in small and medium jewelry studios. All types of finishing from brushed to high polish are included for silver, karat gold, pewter, brass and gold-filled items. Supplier list provided.

Straight from a jewelry-business mentor, this guide to entering the bauble business compiles expert knowledge and wide experiences for those looking to take their hobby to the next level. Aspiring businesspeople will gain the advantage of experience from the numerous case studies and engaging personal stories. Starting with the basics of assessing style, time commitment, and target market, the sections progress through business licenses and tax numbers, developing a cohesive presentation for a business, and the fine art of pricing for a profit. Helpful appendices on display suppliers, business and government agencies, and recommended reading complete the handbook, making it a valuable companion for entrepreneurs.

If you want to learn how to make handmade jewelry, get "How To Make Handmade Jewelry" written by a person who has real life experience creating many different types of handmade jewelries. Ever wanted to make your own jewelry? Well now you can with this detailed and instructive guide. You’ll amaze your friends and family when you tell them that amazing jewelry piece was made by you. Complete with full color photos the author guides you through step-by-step. Even if you’ve done some jewelry making before this guide is chock full of great information. In this guide you will: - Learn the tools of the trade and the correct and incorrect way to use them. As well as safety precautions you should take when dealing with certain materials or tools. - Learn how to incorporate different materials into your jewelry such as clay, buttons, sequins and chains. - Learn how to make and use your own beading loom. - Learn to bead off the loom using both large and teeny tiny beads. - Make earrings, necklaces, bracelets, anklets, rings, pins, and pendants. The guide is specifically designed so you can jump right in to a specific project or start from the beginning. The author even gives you a list of places to find specific tools and supplies that you may need, as well as tips to help you save money in your jewelry making endeavors. About the Expert Genny Wilson has been making jewelry for about six years and has no plans to stop anytime soon. Originally starting to make a little extra cash at a local festival, she found it so enjoyable she decided to give her creations away as door prizes. “I was immediately hooked.” She says,“From the moment that I finished my first piece there was no going back.” When asked why she loved it so much the hobbyist replied, “I’ve always loved making things, I love the idea of taking a bunch of things and making something new out of it. It’s much more enjoyable than buying something at the store because you took the time to make it with your own two hands.” So, what made her decide to share her jewelry making knowledge? “I’ve seen a lot of newcomers on the scene, people that for whatever reason have decided to try their hand at making jewelry. A lot of these people are just like I was when I started and have no idea how to tell the difference between a jump ring and a headpin. I wish there had been a detailed guide I could have used as reference back then.” HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.

Demonstrates basic techniques of braiding, knotting, and weaving and offers patterns for over fifty projects.

The Jewelry Recipe Book takes materials available at large craft stores (as well as specialty shops and artisan shops on Etsy)—beads, shrink plastic, leather, lace, pearls, sequins, polymer clay, yarn, and pinecones, to name a few—and transforms them into one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry. Each of the 35 mini chapters organized by material consists of three projects and three skill levels, adding up to more than 100 stunning pieces that could easily be found for sale at Urban Outfitters or Anthropologie. Every piece is beautifully photographed, as are the majority of how-to steps, and the information is presented in an easy-to-follow way, like a recipe. The book also includes an overview of simple jewelry-making techniques and tips, with best practices for how to work with various materials; how to wear jewelry; and how to work with design elements that include color, scale, and shape.

Fabric Jewellery Making.

Make decorative, simple do-it-yourself projects with this friendly guide to paper crafting. You and your family will love to spend hours making beautiful paper art, jewelry, and decorations with All Things Paper. This easy paper crafts book comes with simple-to-follow instructions and detailed photos that show you how to create colorful and impressive art objects to display at home--many of which have practical uses. It is a great book for experienced paper craft hobbyists looking for new ideas or for new folders who want to learn paper crafts from experts. Projects in this papercrafting book include: Candle Luminaries Citrus Slice Coasters Mysterious Stationery Box Everyday Tote Bag Silver Orb Pendant Fine Paper Yarn Necklace Wedding Cake Card Perfect Journey Journal And many more… All the projects in this book are designed by noted paper crafters like Benjamin John Coleman, Patricia Zapata, and Richela Fabian Morgan. They have all been creating amazing objects with paper for many years. Whether you're a beginner or have been paper crafting for many years, you're bound to find something you'll love in All Things Paper. Soon you will be on your way to creating your own designs and paper art.

Explore the most fundamental and versatile--yet overlooked--component of jewelry design--the wire link! Unlike many transient jewelry fads, it is one aspect of jewelry making that is consistent and relevant to nearly every style. Get all the details of essential tools and wire techniques, as well as a collection of 30 custom links and step-by-step illustrated instructions for creating them. Join a variety of contributors that have created 15 jewelry projects, each incorporating one or more of author Cindy Wimmer's links. You'll see how any single link holds limitless design and functional possibilities. In addition to creating different links, Cindy will show you how to create different effects with the same link design by using or combining different colored wire, changing wire gauge, or changing the size of the link itself.

Colorful wire jewelry with a twist! Warm, vibrant copper or cool, soothing blue—there's no doubt that color inspires us to create. Katie Hacker's Live Wire Jewelry colors your world with 30 dynamic designs, all featuring vibrant hues of colored wire. Coil, wrap, loop, weave and twist your way to dazzling necklaces, elegant earrings and playful bracelets. Dressed up or dressed down, the designs in Live Wire Jewelry are sure to make you sparkle and shine. Inside you'll find: 30 brilliant, colorful jewelry designs An in-depth course in wire-working, from types and gauges of wire to instructions on how to make jump rings, links, hooks, bundled wire beads and more Variations that demonstrate how to translate ideas from the projects into your own unique creations Add a spark of creativity and color to your wardrobe with the high-voltage designs in Live Wire Jewelry!

"Meghan Allen, creator of Clay + Bloom, has spent years honing the art of polymer clay jewelry―and now she shares all of her expert advice with you. Full of tips, tricks and stunning step-by-step projects, this comprehensive guide will arm you with all the knowledge you need to create trendy, stylish pieces that you can wear with pride."--Amazon.com.