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~ Heather Dismore (Author), (Author) "Although I could spend time explaining how rewarding, creative, and fun jewelry making and beading are, I'll show you instead..." (more)
Key Phrases: crimp pliers, using your wire cutters, beading awl, Implementing Design Ideas, Creating Irresistable Jewelry, Repeat Step (more...)
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Features step-by-step projects and full-color examples

Create unique jewelry to wear with everything from jeans to a ball gown!

Want to make your own jewelry? This easy-to-follow guide gives you lots of hands-on instruction in making simple, fabulous jewelry and working with beads. From wire wrapping and knotting to weaving and polishing, you'll get all the skills you need to make necklaces, bracelets, earrings, pins, key chains, wine charms and items for the home.

Discover how to
* Create funky and elegant designs
* Work with leather, silver, and stones
* String, knot, and weave beads
* Avoid common mistakes
* Host a trendy jewelry party


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Features step-by-step projects and full-color examples

Create unique jewelry to wear with everything from jeans to a ball gown!

Want to make your own jewelry? This easy-to-follow guide gives you lots of hands-on instruction in making simple, fabulous jewelry and working with beads. From wire wrapping and knotting to weaving and polishing, you'll get all the skills you need to make necklaces, bracelets, earrings, pins, key chains, wine charms and items for the home.

Discover how to

  • Create funky and elegant designs
  • Work with leather, silver, and stones
  • String, knot, and weave beads
  • Avoid common mistakes
  • Host a trendy jewelry party
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  • Paperback: 488 pages
  • Publisher: For Dummies (December 31, 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0764525719
  • ISBN-13: 978-0764525711
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
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crimp pliers, using your wire cutters, beading awl, illusion necklaces, clamshell bead tip, crimp bead, split jump rings, knot pendant, spring ring clasp, toggle clasp, lampwork beads, beading wire, bicone crystals, stretch bracelet, finished clasp, bicone beads, nylon jaw pliers, green seed beads, wrapping loop, precious metal wire, memory wire, teardrop bead, lobster claw clasp, local bead store, hematite beads
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Implementing Design Ideas, Creating Irresistable Jewelry, Repeat Step, Discovering Simple Jewelry-Making Techniques, Creating Fun, Making Magic, Crafting Your Own Evening, More Figure, Native American, Discovering the Ancient Art of Bead, Setting Up Your Workshop, Creating Your Jewelbox, Hematite Crystal Choker, Retro Look, Aurora Borealis, Hematite Stretch Bracelet, Princess Pearls
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51 of 51 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Best basic book I have seen to date..., May 19, 2006
By Cynthia J. Gilpin (Springfield, MO) - See all my reviews
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Very impressed with this book--wish I had had a copy when I first started beading decades ago. Clear instructions written in a pleasant and relaxed manner. I am most impressed with many of the very numerous tips provided that come only after a great deal of experience creating, making and marketing beaded items.
If I had to have just ONE basic beading book, this would be it.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Tons of info. but could use a more precise index., July 20, 2006
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Tons of information and I understand that organizing such a wealth of knowledge is a daunting task. I found that I was flipping around to find the infomation where I thought I had seen it previously and the index was not very helpful there. References are made to other sections of the book but states a chapter only and not a page specifically. Overall, great book and have used it alot for a reference.
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1.0 out of 5 stars The Dummies do it again., January 6, 2008
The problem with the "For Dummies" series of books is that they are too simple for advanced users, but leave out the incredibly basic information that is essential for beginners. "Jewelry Making and Beading for Dummies" is no exception to this rule. This book provides supposedly step-by-step instructions for making a number of jewellery projects but glosses over many of the details that are essential if you have never used some of the techniques before. For example, I purchased this book because I was interested in pearl knotting. Although this book does include a small section on this topic, it does not include instructions on how to attach the clasp to the string. It merely tells you to do so.

Other drawbacks of this book are that the pictures are in black and white (with the exception of a small number of colour plates), and techniques are demonstrated using difficult to understand illustrations rather than actual photographs. Oh, and none of the projects in this book are particularly exciting either. Many of them depend on being able to obtain a specific type of bead to look any good, which my recently acquired experience has taught me is easier said than done.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Easy Reading and Understanding
This book is really great for the beginner jewelery maker. Lots of neat projects to do. Love all the pictures. Read more
Published 1 month ago by S. Ursa

3.0 out of 5 stars Bead making for Dummies
I just read this book after sitting in my closet. I thought it would help with my bead making and it did to an extent, but what really helped me was taking beading classes. Read more
Published 4 months ago by A. Olson

4.0 out of 5 stars Very informative and detailed book
Great book for beginners. The title put me off at first, but I am glad I got it. The only thing I don't like is that it has black and white photos or drawings. Read more
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3.0 out of 5 stars OK, but could be better
The book is a good general introduction. It could be much better if the illustrations were more helpful. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Not for the beginner
I like the "Dummies: series because they usually do not assume that you have any prior knowledge of the subject. This is not like the other books in the series. Read more
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I highly recommend this book for beginning-intermediate beaders. The text is both entertaining and informative, with instructions that are easy to read and follow. Read more
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I have 4 or 5 beading books and this is my favorite. It really answers the questions you might have if you are a beginner beader unlike many of the other books that claim they are... Read more
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1.0 out of 5 stars Jewelry making for Dummies
Not good! I was hoping for ideas for beginners. I'm not to creative and thought it might have some examples or ideas. Totally dissapointed.
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