Beautiful Beaded Jewelry for Beginners E-Book

Cheryl Owen

• Herausgeber: IMM Lifestyle Books
• Kategorie: Lebensstil
• Sprache: Englisch
• Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2019

Seitenzahl: 111

Beschreibung

Discover just how easy it is to make your own gorgeous beaded jewelry with readily available semi-precious beads and stones! Beautiful Beaded Jewelry for Beginners shows you how to create fantastic day and evening pieces—necklaces, chokers, bracelets, cuffs, brooches, earrings, and rings—that will brighten up any outfit. Crafting expert Cheryl Owen offers 25 stunning designs that can be created in just a matter of hours, and explains every simple technique you need to get started. Each project is presented in full step-by-step detail, showing you exactly what to do.

Leseprobe

BEAUTIFUL BEADED

JEWELRY

FOR BEGINNERS

25 Rings, Bracelets, Necklaces,and Other Step-by-Step Projects

CHERYL OWEN

Published 2018—IMM Lifestyle Books

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ISBN 978-1-5048-0107-2

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Owen, Cheryl, author.

Title: Beautiful beaded jewelry for beginners / Cheryl Owen.

Description: Mount Joy, PA : IMM Lifestyle Books, 2018. | Includes index.

Identifiers: LCCN 2018012323 | ISBN 9781504801072 (pbk.)

Subjects: LCSH: Beadwork. | Jewelry making.

Classification: LCC TT860 .O9424 2018 | DDC 745.594/2--dc23

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INTRODUCTION

It is great fun to create jewelry and also surprisingly easy. Only basic tools are required, but the most exciting part is the fabulous choice of beads that is widely available. Once you start making jewelry with beautiful semiprecious, glass, and crystal beads, you will not want to use anything else.

The projects in this book cater to all tastes and are accompanied by concise step-by-step instructions to help you achieve a professional standard. There is a variation given for each project to show the versatility of both the design and materials used. Most pieces are quick to make, and once you have tackled a project, you can adapt the technique to make a matching necklace, bracelet, or set of earrings.

Be inspired to use the techniques in this book to create your own designs. Handcrafted jewelry makes wonderful gifts for friends and family—if you can bear to part with your work!

Contents

Equipment

Techniques

Memory Wire Ring

Three-Strand Bracelet

Two-Way Necklace

Flower Drop Earrings

Bound Bangle

Rosette Cuff

Ribbon-Tied Necklace

Asymmetrical Necklace

Two-Strand Necklace

Chunky Stone Necklace

Wire Leaf Choker

Starburst Brooch

Woven Butterfly Ring

Chain and Bead Necklace

Chain Drop Earrings

Three-Strand Choker

Multistrand Bracelet

Tied Flower Lariat

Ladder Bracelet

Twisted Necklace

Rosette Brooch

Cluster Stud Earrings

Hoop Earrings

Spiral Ring

Woven Bead Lariat

Index

Equipment

A surprisingly small amount of equipment is needed to make jewelry. For comfort and safety, work on a well-lit, flat, and clean surface. Keep sharp tools and materials beyond the reach of young children. Arrange beads on a nonslip surface so they do not run away when working out designs; a towel or piece of felt is ideal. Work on a white or light-colored surface, as a vividly colored background will affect the appearance of the beads' colors. Alternatively, use a bead board, which has U-shaped grooves in which to arrange beads when designing a necklace.

TOOLS

1.Tape measure and ruler: keep a tape measure and ruler handy. For a bracelet, measure the wrist with a tape measure. To measure the length of a necklace, use a length of flexible beading wire, because a tape measure will not drape in the same way.

2.Wire cutters: use jewelry wire cutters to cut wire, including flexible beading wire.

3.Needle-nose pliers: these versatile pliers have flat-faced jaws to hold work in progress and to close clamshell crimps and cord ends.

4.Round-nose pliers: used to make neat loops.

5.Crimping pliers: secure crimp beads with crimping pliers for a professional finish to your jewelry.

6.Plastic-tipped pliers: the broad plastic jaws of these pliers should be used on delicate projects to prevent damaging the piece you are working on.

7.Scissors: cut threads, cord, and ribbon with embroidery scissors. Fine wire can be cut with an old pair of scissors, but the metal will blunt the scissors.

8.Needles: thread tiny beads and work bead-weaving projects with beading needles, which come in short and long lengths and are very fine. Collapsible eye needles are flexible twisted wire needles, where the eye squeezes closed to pull through bead holes.

9.Masking tape: use this low-tack adhesive tape to wrap around thread, bead cord, and flexible beading wire to keep beads from slipping off and to hold work temporarily in place.

10.Mandrel: use a ring mandrel to form wire rings.

11.Bead loom: weave a band of small beads on a bead loom to make a lariat, choker, or bracelet.

12.Bead reamer: enlarge the holes of glass and stone beads with a diamond-tipped bead reamer. Apply gentle pressure when reaming to avoid chipping the bead.

13.Adhesive: use cyanoacrylate adhesive or jewelry adhesive (such as E6000) to secure thread knots and to fill the gap between the join of a jump ring or single loop. Apply a tiny dot of adhesive through a fine nozzle or with the tip of a toothpick. Clear nail polish can also be used on jewelry findings, as well as to stiffen the ends of cotton cord and ribbon and to prevent them from fraying.

14.Water- or air-erasable pen: although not essential, use a water- or air-erasable pen to mark threads and bead cords. This is useful to note the place to stop beading or to position a particular bead. Marks made with a water-erasable pen will disappear when wetted, and marks made with an air-erasable pen will slowly fade away. The pens are available in sewing stores.

BEADS

The following pages showcase a selection of precious and semiprecious beads used throughout this book. Due to the popularity of beads, many small bead shops have sprung up recently, and they are veritable treasure troves of goodies. The internet gives access to an endless selection of unusual beads and components without having to leave the comfort of your home. Also consider taking apart old, broken jewelry to reuse the beads.

Beads get everywhere! Small beads such as delicas and rocailles are usually supplied in seal-top bags or plastic cylinders with plug-in lids. These containers are good for storing small items as they do not take up much space and are transparent for easy identification. Clear, stubby containers with screw-on lids are widely available in different sizes. These containers are versatile, as the wide opening allows you to slip a needle through the mass of beads to pick one up.

Tip large beads into shallow bowls or saucers while working. Keep beads in sealed containers to protect them from dust, and store all beads away from direct sunlight.

METAL BEADS AND PEARLS

1.Metallic coated delica beads

2.⅛" (3 mm) gold-filled beads

3.⅛" (3 mm) sterling silver oval and ¼" (6 mm) star beads

4.Galvanized silver delica beads

5.¾" (2 cm) sterling silver polos

6.Mother-of-pearl carved crescent moons and butterflies

7.Mother-of-pearl coins

8.¼" (5 mm) round mother-of-pearl beads and mother-of-pearl chips

9.⅝" (1.5 cm) dyed gold mother-of-pearl hexagon beads

10.¾" (2 cm) dyed magenta mother-of-pearl polos

11.Gold long-drilled freshwater pearls

12.Rainbow long-drilled freshwater pearls

13.⅙" (4 mm) pink potato freshwater pearls

14.5⁄16" (8 mm) pale blue glass pearls

15.5⁄16" (7 mm) white potato freshwater pearls

16.1 ¼" (6 mm) cranberry potato and top-drilled lilac button freshwater pearls

17.5⁄16" (7 mm) fluro green freshwater pearls

18.⅙" (4 mm) turquoise baroque freshwater pearls

19.⅙" (4 mm) magenta potato freshwater pearls

20.¼" (5 mm) candy pink baroque freshwater pearls

Metal Beads and Pearls

Metal beads: use sterling silver, gold-filled, and vermeil beads as spacers between feature beads to prevent the feature beads from overpowering a design. Delica beads are tiny, cylindrical beads used for bead embroidery and weaving. Twenty-four karat gold, sterling silver, and bronze-coated delicas are available. Bali silver beads are decorated with tiny silver balls and fine wires.

Mother-of-pearl: mother-of-pearl is the iridescent nacre coating inside shells that can be carved into all sorts of shapes and dyes well. Mother-of-pearl and pearl jewelry are known as “organic” jewelry because they are created from a living creature or plant.

Pearls: pearls are created in the shells of salt- and freshwater mollusks and have been popular in jewelry making since ancient Greek and Roman times. Cultured pearls are produced by pearl farmers and harvesters using a technique developed in Japan, a country that to this day provides most of the world’s supply. Freshwater pearls are created in mussels and come mostly from China. Glass pearls have a lovely, lustrous pearly coating and a crystal glass core that makes them reassuringly weighty.

Pearls come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, and their names are a good indication of their shape. For instance, stick, coin, button, and potato pearls are all available. White and natural shades are usually associated with pearls, but lots of vibrant colors are also available.

Because pearls are delicate, they can easily be scratched, and this is why there is a knot between each pearl in a traditional string of pearls to prevent them from rubbing together. Store pearls separately from other jewelry and keep them away from contact with perfume and cosmetics.

Glass Beads and Crystals

Handcrafted glass beads are made using ancient techniques. They can incorporate metallic foils or crackles and have all sorts of surface decoration. Mass-produced glass beads are pressed or molded into various shapes and sizes and come in many different finishes and colors.

Crystal is glass with more than 30 percent lead content. It is the lead that gives crystal its highly refractive quality, making it sparkle like a diamond.

Swarovski crystals are the best quality. Crystal beads come in a wide color range and in lots of faceted shapes; bicone crystals are particularly versatile. AB stands for Aurora Borealis and is the iridescent rainbow-like coating given to some crystals. AB2X is a variant of AB.

GLASS BEADS AND CRYSTALS

1.Iridescent glass rocaille beads

2.Gold glass rocaille beads

3.Millefiori beads

4.½" (1.2 cm) pink square foiled glass beads

5.¾" (2 cm) gold oval dichroic glass beads

6.⅜" (1 cm) lilac lampwork beads

7.¼" (5 mm) pink pressed glass beads

8.5⁄16" (8 mm) clear faceted square beads

9.Blue drop lampwork beads

10.Assorted handmade glass beads

11.¼" (6 mm) tanzanite spacer crystal beads

12.Faceted heart crystal beads

13.Metal rondelles studded with crystals

14.5⁄16" (8 mm) clear bicone crystal beads

15.¼" (6 mm) fuchsia bicone and amethyst crystal beads

16.5⁄16" (8 mm) siam bicone crystal beads

17.⅙" (4 mm) sapphire bicone crystal beads

18.5⁄16" (8 mm) indicolite and 1⁄6" (4 mm) jet AB bicone crystal beads

19.⅙" (4 mm) mixed bicone crystal beads

20.⅙" (4 mm) amethyst AB2X and ¼" (6 mm) violet opal bicone crystal beads

Rocaille beads are small, inexpensive beads that are sold by weight and are used for bead weaving and embroidery. They are available in a huge color range and lots of finishes.

Millefiori means “thousand flowers.” These beautiful Venetian beads are created from thin glass rods that are bundled together, then reheated and stretched so that the rods fuse together to make a flower-like pattern.

Lampwork beads are created by using a gas torch to heat glass and wind it around a metal rod to form the base of the bead, which can then be decorated with more molten glass.

Dichroic glass beads have a thin layer of metal fused to the surface, which gives a metallic sheen that changes when viewed from different angles.

Semiprecious Beads

A semiprecious stone is a natural stone mined from the earth that is not classed as a gemstone. Buying semiprecious chips is an inexpensive way of using a favorite stone.

Each month has a birthstone and many wedding anniversaries have designated stones, too. Bear this in mind and incorporate the relevant semiprecious beads if you are making jewelry as a gift. Many stones are even believed to have healing qualities, which could make them a thoughtful feature in a gift. For instance, calcite is said to ease back pain, coral teething troubles, and rose quartz the pain of a broken heart.