CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO JEWELRY MAKING AND BEADING
Become a Jewelry Artisan
Beads and Beading Supplies
Wire and Wirework Supplies
Macram? Knotting and Braiding Supplies
Jewelry Findings
CHAPTER 2: THE ART OF DESIGN
Color Harmony
Weight, Texture, and Proportion
Motif and Pattern
Keep Track of Ideas
CHAPTER 3: BASIC BEAD STRINGING TECHNIQUES
Lay Out a Design
Select a Stringing Material
Select a Finishing Method
String and Finish Beading Wire
String and Finish Beading Cord
String and Finish Beading Thread
String and Finish Memory Wire
CHAPTER 4: MORE ADVANCED BEAD STRINGING TECHNIQUES
String Multiple Strands
Knot Between Beads
Create Beaded Lace, Drops, Fringe, and Tassels
Use Beads or Buttons in Place of Findings
CHAPTER 5: BEAD WEAVING
Bead Weaving Patterns
Select Beads, Thread, and Needle
Work with Beading Thread for Bead Weaving
Weave the Basic Off-Loom Stitches
Weave on a Loom
Common Finishing Techniques
CHAPTER 6: BASIC WIREWORK
Select Your Wire
Wirework Safety
Make Jump Rings, Eye Pins, and Head Pins
Create Wire-and-Bead Drops and Links
Make Wire Hook Clasps
Assemble Some Basic Wire Chains
CHAPTER 7: MORE ADVANCED WIREWORK TECHNIQUES
Make a Wrapped Briolette Drop
Use Double Wire
Wrap Beads Within a Framework
Create More Wire Clasps
Construct Elaborate Wire Chain
Make a Wire Finger Ring
CHAPTER 8: USING A WIRE JIG
Basic Technique
Make Wire Connectors
Form Ear Wires
Wire Jig Patterns
CHAPTER 9: MACRAM? KNOTTING AND BEADING
Cord Terminology
Set Up a Knotting Board
Learn the Basic Macram? Knots
Add Beads Between Macram? Knots
Braid Cords Together
CHAPTER 10: EASY PROJECTS
Funky Beaded Stretch Bracelet Set
Hill Tribe Silver and Gemstone Necklace
Memory Wire and Crystal Heart Finger Ring
Beaded Square Knot Hemp Bracelet
Cosmic Crystal Drop Earrings
Men’s Rugged Leather and Bead Necklace
Celtic Wirework Charm Bracelet
Even-Count Flat Peyote Stitch Finger Ring
Dancing Bell Daisy Chain Bookmark
CHAPTER 11: INTERMEDIATE PROJECTS
Multi-Strand Tin Cup Anklet
Beaded Multi-Knot Hemp Choker
Briolette Pendant Ribbon Necklace
Gothic Bead Lace Collar Necklace
Cherry Blossom Loomwork Bracelet
Byzantine and Turquoise Drop Earrings
Wirework Bead Cuff Bracelet
Modern Square Stitch Table Mat
Beaded Framework Link Bracelet
Four-Strand Braided Leather Bracelet
CHAPTER 12: EXPANDING YOUR HORIZONS
Choose a Specialized Path
Find Advanced Help and Training
Turn Your Hobby into a Business
Appendix: Reference Materials