Jewelry Making and Beading For Dummies

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Make bracelets necklaces earrings rings pins key chains and more Want to make jewelry and gifts from scratch? This new edition of Jewelry Making & Beading For Dummies provides the easy-to-understand information that makes it easy. Updated information on getting started and setting up the necessities of a jewelry makers workshop New innovative ideas for materials such as making beads from scratch customizing components like glass pendants and up-cycling found objects for new creations Updated trends including Victorian Steampunk Indian-inspired and wrap bracelets Advice on how to gain project ideas through websites like Pinterest without infringing on someones rights New and updated information on setting up a storefront turning your hobby into a business and gaining exposure through Etsy.com blogs and social media sites From attaching clasps to working with wire to stringing beads the companion DVD features watch-and-learn episodes that show you step-by-step how to create one-of-a-kind designs using beads glass found objects special mementos and more With hundreds of detailed photosnow featured in full-colorJewelry Making & Beading For Dummies is the ideal resource youll turn to again and again to create one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces and assorted gifts.