Table of Contents
Become a Jewelry ArtisanBeads and Beading SuppliesWire and Wirework SuppliesMacramé Knotting and Braiding SuppliesJewelry Findings
Color HarmonyWeight, Texture, and ProportionMotif and PatternKeep Track of Ideas
Lay Out a DesignSelect a Stringing MaterialSelect a Finishing MethodString and Finish Beading WireString and Finish Beading CordString and Finish Beading ThreadString and Finish Memory Wire
String Multiple StrandsKnot Between BeadsCreate Beaded Lace, Drops, Fringe, and TasselsUse Beads or Buttons in Place of Findings
Bead Weaving PatternsSelect Beads, Thread, and NeedleWork with Beading Thread for Bead WeavingWeave the Basic Off-Loom StitchesWeave on a LoomCommon Finishing Techniques
Select Your WireWirework SafetyMake Jump Rings, Eye Pins, and Head PinsCreate Wire-and-Bead Drops and LinksMake Wire Hook ClaspsAssemble Some Basic Wire Chains
Make a Wrapped Briolette DropUse Double WireWrap Beads Within a FrameworkCreate More Wire ClaspsConstruct Elaborate Wire ChainMake a Wire Finger Ring
Basic TechniqueMake Wire ConnectorsForm Ear WiresWire Jig Patterns
Cord TerminologySet Up a Knotting BoardLearn the Basic Macramé KnotsAdd Beads Between Macramé KnotsBraid Cords Together
Funky Beaded Stretch Bracelet SetHill Tribe Silver and Gemstone NecklaceMemory Wire and Crystal Heart Finger RingBeaded Square Knot Hemp BraceletCosmic Crystal Drop EarringsMen’s Rugged Leather and Bead NecklaceCeltic Wirework Charm BraceletEven-Count Flat Peyote Stitch Finger RingDancing Bell Daisy Chain Bookmark
Multi-Strand Tin Cup AnkletBeaded Multi-Knot Hemp ChokerBriolette Pendant Ribbon NecklaceGothic Bead Lace Collar NecklaceCherry Blossom Loomwork BraceletByzantine and Turquoise Drop EarringsWirework Bead Cuff BraceletModern Square Stitch Table MatBeaded Framework Link BraceletFour-Strand Braided Leather Bracelet
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Special Thanks...
To the following artisans for granting us permission to show photographs of their designs:
• Sherri Haab
(www.sherrihaab.com)
• Linda Chandler and Christine Ritchey
(www.www.jewelrybylinda.com)
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• Lori "Trixxie" Juergens
About the Author
Chris Franchetti Michaels is a writer and jewelry artisan specializing in beaded designs, wirework, and metal fabrication. She is the editor of the BellaOnline.com Jewelry Making website and has appeared on several episodes of the DIY Network television show Jewelry Making. Her designs are featured in two recently published print compilations of notable jewelry-making and beading projects. Some of Chris’ projects are available for purchase as kits on her website www.chettibeads.com.
Acknowledgments
I would first like to thank Shari Bonnin and Marilyn Allen, whose recommendations and encouragement brought this project into existence. I will always remember and appreciate the contributions of Pam Mourouzis, Donna Wright, Marylouise Wiack, Matt Bowen, and the other team members whose many hours of work helped to make my vision for the book a reality. Thank you also to Lisa Shea for giving me a wonderful opportunity to develop my skills by writing online, and for always thinking of ways to promote my jewelry. Finally, and most importantly, many heartfelt thanks go to my family: Peg Franchetti, Victoria Franchetti Haynes, Don Linebarger, Robyn Haynes, the Brunos, the Bugatos, and my everpatient and devoted husband, Dennis Michaels. Their love and support gave me the strength to complete this book during what was otherwise the most difficult of times.