"In this book, readers learn where to find fabulous vintage jewelry, beads, and artifacts, and how to create stunning one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces using these amazing finds. Rhinestone beads and clasps, mercury glass beads, oxidized metal chains, rosary beads, tiny book charms, and more are retooled into fabulous statement pieces that can be worn every day."--From publisher's website.

Offers fresh ideas for expressing yourself with the texture and beauty of intricate knotwork. Find patterns for making chevrons, stripes, waves, diamonds and more, with step-by-step instructions for each knot pattern.

Inside you will find chic necklace, earring and bracelet designs that turn heads with their fashion-forward sensibility. This book goes beyond instruction for creating striking pieces and helps you see clothing options to pair with the jewelry, with a how-to wear sidebar accompanying at least half of the projects. All of the projects feature modern components provided by major manufacturers, so locating supplies will be easy and painless.

"Showcasing a selection of beautiful, Celtic-themed finerys, this overview ranges from necklaces and bracelets to earrings and bag charms. Twenty projects are covered in an accessible "recipe" style, which provides clear, simple, and comprehensive step-by-step instructions to creating the piece of jewelry pictured. Each project is accompanied by a sumptuous variation, taking in all corners of both the ancient and modern Celtic worlds. Featuring complete...

"Turn fabric strips into fun, funky art sticks to bend, wrap, weave, and wear. 9 easy jewelry projects."--

Get all knotted up! This fun guide has all the information you need to make your own jewelry using knotting techniques. You'll learn how to evaluate, select, and care for pearls and gemstones; how to select findings and tools; the pros and cons of different stringing materials; and much more. Clear step-by-step, fully illustrated instructions show you exactly how to knot between beads and attach various types of clasps and finishes. You'll soon be...

Create beaded necklaces, bracelets, and other jewelry with a professional look and finish. This delightful beginner's guide presents step-by-step instructions and helpful illustrations that walk you through the basics of making beaded jewelry. You'll learn how to use various pliers, crimpers, and wire cutters, and choose the perfect beads and string for your projects. In no time at all, you'll be stringing together your own pieces, complete with clasps,...

"Inspired by the decorative arts, temple carvings and textiles of China, Japan, India and Tibet--Creative Beaded Jewelry celebrates the art of the East with stunning beaded jewelry in various shapes, sizes and materials. The designs in this book draw their inspiration from many different sources ranging from Japanese kimono fabrics to carved Chinese wall panels and lacquerwares to old Tibetan coins--all part of the ancient artistic heritage of Eastern...

"Packed with original ideas for both girls and boys, Epic Rubber Band Crafts shows how to use a Rainbow Loom, Cra-Z-Loom, or FunLoom to make stylish bracelets, necklaces, headbands, accessories, and action figures that will have everyone in school saying WOW!"--Page 4 of cover.

Learn how to make lovely earrings out of hemp thread with this book! You will learn the basics of hemp jewelry and how to apply those basics to creating hemp earrings. In these pages, you will learn all about how to create hemp earrings, which is an untapped corner of the jewelry market!* Learn how to start a pair of earrings by adding an earring hook.* Learn basic hemp square knots.* Learn how to do butterfly knots, spiral knots, and inside-outside...