Dismore Heather. Jewelry Making and Beading For Dummies

2nd Edition. — John Wiley & Sons, 2013. — 384 p. — (For Dummies). — ISBN: 978-1-118-49782-1.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 maker's 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 someone's 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 photos — now featured in full-color — Jewelry Making & Beading For Dummies is the ideal resource you'll turn to again and again to create one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces and assorted gifts.The book is dedicated to creating jewelry from scratch. The publication contains a description of getting started and everything you need for a jewelry workshop.