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In no time, you’ll be making jewelry you’ll be proud to wear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Written specifically for beginners, the books in the \u003cb\u003e101 series\u003c\/b\u003e are complete illustrated guides to the basics of a craft that use projects presented with full-color, step-by-step instructions and photos to teach essential techniques.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCONTENTS\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e How to Use This Book                    4\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e The Basics                               6\u003cbr\u003e How to Begin                                    8\u003cbr\u003e Photographic Glossary                          12\u003cbr\u003e Construction Techniques                       32\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e The Projects                            40\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e HEADPINS                                42\u003cbr\u003e Basic Drop Earrings                             42\u003cbr\u003e Multi-drop Necklace                            48\u003cbr\u003e Beaded Cluster Bracelet                         54\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e EYE PINS                                60\u003cbr\u003e Segmented Anklet                             60\u003cbr\u003e Double Triangle Earrings                      66\u003cbr\u003e Textured Segmented Necklace                  72\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e JUMP RINGS                              80\u003cbr\u003e Interlocking Jump Ring Earrings              80\u003cbr\u003e Jump Ring and Bead Necklace                 86\u003cbr\u003e Jump Ring Lace Bracelet                       92\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e BEADING CABLE                          98\u003cbr\u003e Teardrop Leaf Earrings                         98\u003cbr\u003e Long Beaded Necklace                        104\u003cbr\u003e Woven Bracelet with Pearls                    110\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e WIRE                                    116\u003cbr\u003e Chandelier Earrings                           116\u003cbr\u003e Wrapped Shell Pendant                        122\u003cbr\u003e Wired Bangle                                  126\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e CHAIN                                   130\u003cbr\u003e Tassel Pendant                                130\u003cbr\u003e Draped Chain Earrings                        134\u003cbr\u003e Chain Mesh Bracelet                          140\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e MEMORY WIRE                          146\u003cbr\u003e Triple-looped Earrings                         146\u003cbr\u003e Heart Choker                                  150\u003cbr\u003e Memory Wire Bracelet                         154\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e FILIGREE                                158\u003cbr\u003e Layered Filigree Post Earrings                 158\u003cbr\u003e Filigree and Bead Bracelet                     162\u003cbr\u003e Embellished Filigree Brooch                  166\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e OTHER STRINGING MATERIALS           172\u003cbr\u003e Basic Knotted Bracelet                         172\u003cbr\u003e Elastic Bracelet                                178\u003cbr\u003e Illusion Necklace                              182\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e RECYCLE, REUSE, AND REPURPOSE       186\u003cbr\u003e Recycled Bead Drop Earrings                  186\u003cbr\u003e Reuse Bracelet                                190\u003cbr\u003e Repurposed Necklace                          194\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Resources                             198\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Index                                 199\u003cbr\u003e  ","brand":"Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48867848749399,"sku":"9781631597596","price":13.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781631597596.jpg?v=1722285254"},{"product_id":"designers-and-jewellery-1850-1940-jewellery-and-metalwork-from-the-fitzwilliam-museum-9781781300671","title":"Designers and Jewellery 1850-1940: Jewellery and","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA glittering display of the Fitzwilliam Museum’s finest pieces of jewellery and metalwork.\u003c\/b\u003e  The Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, holds stunning examples of jewellery and metalwork from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. 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This might make it sound boring, but it is an extremely versatile medium that can make some professional looking pieces and is a great way of recycling and upcycling all kinds of materials.  The first part of the book deals with what you need and how to do the basics, troubleshooting, using paper, beads, findings etc and the rest is devoted to the projects.  Before you get to them there is the excellent feature of a double page spread showing thumbnails of all of them so you can see at a glance what would interest you.  These are arranged in four categories: using paper, coloring agents, powder inclusions and 3-D inclusions covering most basic aspects of this craft.  Each project covers a page and features a large photograph of the finished item, a list of materials and tools plus the instructions as well as a basic description.  This tells you a bit about the piece and also what you will learn by making it.  Items used include all kinds of papers including wrapping paper, old books and paper napkins, coloring with things like nail polish, paint and ink, adding glitter, flitter and embossing powder and embedding elements such as old watch parts, presed flowers and shells.  Most of the pieces are made using findings with frames and bezels but the final section shows how you can repurpose things like odd game tiles, flat metal shapes and even just a plastic sheet for freeform work.  In short, this book manages to show how simple and fun resin work is and it is great to see a book on such an overlooked subject.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eMy tip to beginners is get a kit first and you will have all you need to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e * myshelf.com *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eI was initially struck by the picture on the front of this book. Just my style of pretty and stylish jewellery. 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