Metalworking 101 for Beaders: Create Custom Findings, Pendants & Projects (Lark Jewelry Books) [Paperback]

Candie Cooper (Author)

Book Description

Series: Lark Jewelry Books | Publication Date: September 1, 2009

Trying to find the perfect clasp or unique bead cap to showcase a favorite bead? Stop searching—and make your own!  Metalworking 101 for Beaders provides detailed advice about tools and materials, step-by-step photos of the latest techniques, and a dedicated and delightful teacher to guide you through it all

Candie explains how to enhance your beading pieces with techniques that include soldering, sawing and annealing, riveting, weaving, doming, piercing, texturing, applying finishes, and more! The book also includes over 30 striking jewelry projects to try!

 

Editorial Reviews

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"This book is perfect for the artist who wants to add just the right piece to hold parts of a piece of jewelry together, also called “findings.” If you have a whole collection of beads, but have trouble finding that perfect piece to finish off your project, this book is for you! Make your own loop chains, ear wire, and riveted charms just the way you want. Learn how to create all sorts of neat projects, from the gorgeous Etruscan Earrings to the light and feminine Under the Sea Necklace. The beautiful photography makes the jewelry pieces jump right off the page." — Belle Armoire Jewelry

 

"As I reviewed Candie Cooper's new book, I thought of a more appropriate title: Beads 101 for metalworkers. The book is very informative and has descriptions of tools to help you fill your toolbox. Although the beading leans more toward stringing than stitching, there are many well-photographed projects with easy-to-follow instructions. Candie also includes helpful tips throughout the book. I've marked several projects I plan to try as soon as I can!" — Bead & Button

 

"Candie Cooper’s creativity and phenomenal ability to simply explain seemingly difficult concepts really shine. The 29 diverse projects will have you breaking out your jeweler’s saw in no time!" — Suzann S. Wilson, Beadphoria

 

"It's the sort of book that you can grow with, and I highly recommend it for those who feel it's time to take the next step in their jewelry-making career." — Art Bead Scene

 

"Metalworking 101 for Beaders offers detailed instructions for combining beading techniques with soldering, sawing and annealing, riveting, weaving, doming, piercing, texturing, and applying finishes. These techniques are demonstrated through 30 jewelry projects with step-by-step instructions and photos." — BeadStyle

 

"I'm a seed bead artist in need of exactly this information. I read the book cover to cover in one day. The material is presented so clearly and so relevantly that it was easy to absorb. Often I need to have a tool or beads in hand to be able to grasp a technique, but Candie Cooper presented the material in such a way that it was easy to grasp. The hand-drawn diagrams were both charming and well placed to support the text. 'From My Sketchpad' showed the thought process behind designs, as well as additional design ideas. I can't wait to sit down and try some of these techniques firsthand." — Marcia DeCoster, author of Marcia DeCoster’s Beaded Opulence

 

"I have this book in my collection. I refer to it not only for techniques but also it's a great source of inspiration. All of the projects include the most beautiful phographs!" — Lorelei's Blog 

 

"An inspirational look at the creative process behind the most gorgeous ground-breaking pieces being made today."  — Beading Arts 

 

"I think this is a perfect book for the creative beader interested in working with metals but not knowing where or how to get started. The basic knowledge gained from these projects will be instrumental to anyone wanting to expand their skills in creating unique jewelry pieces." — Beadweaver blog

About the Author

CANDIE COOPER graduated from Purdue University with degrees in fine arts and art education. She’s a member of the International Feltmakers Association and Society of North American Goldsmiths. Her other titles include Felted Jewelry (2007) and Designer Needle Felting (2007).

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Lark Books; 1 edition (September 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1600593321
• ISBN-13: 978-1600593321
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #63,284 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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65 of 66 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is just what I needed!, October 7, 2009

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June Roman (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Metalworking 101 for Beaders: Create Custom Findings, Pendants & Projects (Lark Jewelry Books) (Paperback)

I am extremely pleased with this purchase! This is exactly the kind of information I needed to take my beading to another level. The projects are wonderful, directions are detailed and the photos are beautiful. The only thing I wish it had was a section on how to make bezels, but as the title indicates this is a book for folks who are just beginning to do metalwork (yes, you learn to use a torch). Are you a beader who would love to learn how to solder a jump ring, create your own clasp or attach pieces of metal to create a centerpiece or pendant? Then this is the book for you.I highly recommend!
June

43 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Buy for Beaders!, December 9, 2009

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Darcy Wishard "libraryloungelizard.com" (Kelso, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Metalworking 101 for Beaders: Create Custom Findings, Pendants & Projects (Lark Jewelry Books) (Paperback)

This is one of those awesome books that I bought even before the publisher sent it to me for review!
The book starts off with an excellent chapter on tools explaining what you'll need and why you'll need them! It even includes a section on texturing metal that gives some fun and useful ideas.
The next chapter includes some basic metalworking techniques with excellent pictures and graphics to give examples on the discussed techniques.
One of the great things about this book is that the author includes little sidebars that give you tips and ideas from her own experiences that are extremely helpful! In my experience the best advice comes from artists who have come up with techniques devised from years of experience!
The Projects in this book are fantastic. I've said this before, but occasionally projects or items in some craft books are overly simple or super cheesy....you won't find this here! There are some gorgeous earrings, bracelets and necklaces to make!
Great instructions, awesome pictures and over 30 gorgeous projects make this book worth every cent!

I recommend this book for any beader and would-be metalworker....you can do it!

31 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent purchase!, November 25, 2009

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Arachne53 (OH) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Metalworking 101 for Beaders: Create Custom Findings, Pendants & Projects (Lark Jewelry Books) (Paperback)

I am very happy with this book. I've had preordered for several weeks. When it arrived, I was so pleased. It's comprehensive yet not overwhelming. The pictures are clear and the text is crisp. The projects cover a full range of earrings, bracelets, necklace focals, clasps, end caps, and more. I can't think of a reason I couldn't make a fully "made it myself" piece of jewelry now.

I have many tools and materials - including solder and torch - but just didn't know how to put it all together. My book arrived yesterday, and I plan on taking full advantage of the four-day Thanksgiving weekend to try out some things, starting, I think, with a clasp for a special necklace.

Altogether an excellent book!
Kate