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Bead Jewelry 101

Master Basic Skills and Techniques Easily Through Step-by-Step Instruction

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Pub Date Sep 03 2019 | Archive Date Sep 19 2019


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Description

Bead Jewelry 101 is an all-in-one essential resource for making beaded jewelry. This complete entry-level course includes 30 step-by-step projects that demonstrate fundamental methods for stringing, wire work, and more.

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
Beginners will find the accompanying online videos that capture the techniques in action an invaluable resource. In no time, you’ll be making jewelry you’ll be proud to wear.

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.
 
Bead Jewelry 101 is an all-in-one essential resource for making beaded jewelry. This complete entry-level course includes 30 step-by-step projects that demonstrate fundamental methods for stringing...

Marketing Plan

Key Selling Points: Strong backlist performers, new in paperback. The six titles in the 101 series have sold 120,000 copies since their last relaunch in 2011–2012 as spiral-bound hardcovers. Generous page and project counts and in-depth step-by-step instruction make the 101 series the most comprehensive beginner crafts books available. A fantastic value at $16.99.  

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Publicity - Online craft websites and bloggers in the Craft/jewelry market  

Trade: Advance copies

Retail: Advance copies Consumer: Pitch to sewing and DIY outlets such as Martha Stewart Living, BH&G, Made + Remade, Embracing Homemaking, Redbook, Country Living, Woman’s Day, Handmadeology, Seventeen, etc. NetGalley

Key Selling Points: Strong backlist performers, new in paperback. The six titles in the 101 series have sold 120,000 copies since their last relaunch in 2011–2012 as spiral-bound hardcovers. Generous...


Available Editions

EDITION Other Format
ISBN 9781631597596
PRICE $19.99 (USD)
PAGES 200

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