Creating Crystal Jewelry With Swarovski

Author : Laura McCabe
Publisher : Creative Publishing international
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2011-01-04
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781616738204

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Creating Crystal Jewelry with Swarovski by Laura McCabe Pdf

Elegant, old-world jewelry with modern style. Working with world-famous Swarovski crystal beads, author Laura McCabe creates luminous necklaces, earrings, pendants, and rings for beaders of every skill level. The author provides complete step-by-step instruction for 20 projects (10 for beginners) -- and presents 45 more in a photo gallery of design variations, teaching readers how to vary colors and shapes to create custom effects. All 65 designs are made with only three simple beadwork techniques: flat peyote stitch, tubular peyote stitch, and spiral rope. Laura McCabe also provides a chapter on making decorative embellishments, such as bezels, picots, berry clusters, and branch fringe. The concise instructions are illustrated with easy-to-follow illustrations. Beaders of any skill level can create their own high-end, boutique-style jewelry Goes beyond stringing to teach readers three basic beadweaving techniques and principles of design Only book on market endorsed by the worldÆs leading manufacturer of cut-crystal beads

Author : Jean Campbell
Publisher : Creative Publishing international
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2010-11-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781610595704

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Creating Glamorous Jewelry with Swarovski Elements by Jean Campbell Pdf

Creating Glamorous Jewelry with Swarovski Elements presents a collection of modern reproductions of classic Hollywood glitz, worn by the dazzling starlets of the big screen, including Marlene Dietrich, Katherine Hepburn, and Marilyn Monroe. All 20 sparkling jewelry pieces are made with the internationally popular Swarovski products, including the newest items in their line of crystal beads and stones. Detailed instructions and illustrations take you step-by-step through the creation of each piece. Whether dressed up or dressed down, these statement pieces will be fun to wear and become stunning, heirloom-quality additions to your jewelry collection.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Kalmbach Books
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2013-01-29
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780871167019

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Crystal Jewelry Inspiration From the Create Your Style Ambassadors by Anonim Pdf

Crystal Jewelry Inspiration from the CREATE YOUR STYLE Ambassadors features projects from 25 of these talented designers from North America. The CREATE YOUR STYLE Ambassadors approach crystals from every conceivable angle in projects as diverse as the Swarovski Elements they’ve used. Wide-ranging techniques, from modern bead stitching and elegant stringing to intricate wire crochet, help beaders polish their favorite skills plus learn something new. Styles range from vintage to funky to show-stopping glam, all sporting the sparkle that only crystals can provide. Jewelry makers will get first-hand information, expertise, and instruction from the most enthusiastic and passionate crystal jewelry designers working today. The gallery will inspire you with projects from Ambassadors around the world.

Author : Anna Draeger
Publisher : Kalmbach Books
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2013-03-20
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781627000352

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Crystal Brilliance by Anna Draeger Pdf

Crystal Brilliance delivers a collection of over 30 beautiful, creative projects that showcase the brilliance and hues of Swarovski crystals, along with inspiring variations on each. The projects feature gorgeous colorways and innovative variations on basic stitches. Pulished in association with Swarovski Elements, the book is filled with stylish and innovative ways to use the Swarovski product line. These truly are elegant, wearable jewelry designs.

Author : Dorothy Wood
Publisher : David & Charles
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2010-09-29
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 0715336339

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Crystal Jewelry Creations by Dorothy Wood Pdf

Elegant, sparkling, vibrant and truly exquisite - create your own stunning crystal jewelry with this stylish project collection Presents over 30 step-by-step projects made with Swarovski Elements, including Swarovski Beads, Pendants, Flat Backs and Crystal Pearls, in seemingly endless different shapes, sizes, colors and effects Expertly blends the crystals with other beautiful beads and jewelry findings; techniques such as wirework and bead stitching produce distinctively designer results Inspires with necklaces, bracelets, earrings and accessories presented in dazzling colorways with themes including Soft and Pretty, Dark and Dangerous and Tutti Frutti

Author : Nathalie Colin
Publisher : Harry N. Abrams
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2013-03-05
Category : Design
ISBN : 1419707698

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Multifacets: Swarovski by Nathalie Colin Pdf

Jewelry and other accessories transform a woman's style, imparting personality and sophistication to any outfit. The problem is knowing how to achieve the desired effect. Now Swarovski, the world leader in cut crystal, has created a fabulous guide on how to wear jewelry--daytime, nighttime, anytime Swarovski creative director Nathalie Colin offers pitch-perfect advice on how to wear jewelry no matter where you are and where you plan to go next. Whether for work, dinner dates, cocktail parties, nightclubs, vacations, or even your own wedding, here are simple strategies for making the most of the jewelry you already own as well as smart ways to grow your accessories wardrobe. Striking images of Swarovski creations and photographs of international fashion icons show how jewelry offers endless possibilities for personal expression. This stunning book will inspire women to sparkle every day of the year.

Author : Kalmbach Publishing Company
Publisher : Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2004-08-02
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 0890244502

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Bead & Chain Jewelry by Kalmbach Publishing Company Pdf

Use chain to make dangle earrings, create a bracelet, or stretch expensive pearls into a multi-strand necklace.

Author : Anna Draeger
Publisher : Kalmbach Books
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2013-04-22
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780871167811

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Crystal Play by Anna Draeger Pdf

Anna Elizabeth Draeger’s book Crystal Play is a treat for beaders who are captivated by the versatility of crystals in jewelry. Stitchers will explore even more combinations of crystals, new crystal shapes, seed beads, and even some new bead shapes like Tila and peanut beads. Anna showcases these crystals using techniques that include plenty of favorite stitches such as peyote, St. Petersburg chain, herringbone, and right-angle weave. But Anna also includes a few surprise alternatives, like crossweave, fringe technique, and easy wireworking. The projects include many bracelets (which readers love as they are quick and satisfying), a few necklaces, and many bonus design variations (earrings, rings, pendants). Anna’s playful, imaginative look is what truly sets this book apart!

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Creative Publishing Int'l
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Beadwork
ISBN : 9781616733643

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Beadwork Inspired by Art: Impressionist Jewelry and Accessories by Anonim Pdf

Author : Marlene Blessing,Jaime Hogsett
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2013-03-15
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781620332924

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Create Jewelry: Crystals by Marlene Blessing,Jaime Hogsett Pdf

With projects ranging in difficulty from easy stringing pieces to more challenging seed bead weaving designs, this guidebook provides 20 stunning crystal designs with expert instructions. Explaining details on the basics of crystal crafting while revealing entertaining tidbits about this specialty bead, crystal jewelry projects are presented for any type of fashion, from classic looks and special occasion pieces to trendy, fashion forward designs. With a variety of glamorous projects--including a rich paisley brooch, a violet and topaz tapestry bracelet, or a midnight blue multistrand necklace for day or evening--crystal lovers will delight in this crafter's companion.

Author : Kristal Wick
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2013-02-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781620332283

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Fabulous Fabric Beads by Kristal Wick Pdf

A spectacular combination of beading, scrapbooking, fiber arts, and mixed-media techniques, this amazing handbook describes how to create 30 handcrafted beads from rolled tubes of silk, muslin, or ribbon. With more than 20 easy embellishment techniques incorporating glitter, paint, crystals, or wire, these projects result in stunning beads that can be created with inexpensive and readily available supplies and tools described in this guide. Detailed discussions on choosing appropriate fabrics and creating a variety of surface designs are coupled with well-documented instructions on how to cut, roll, dip, and dry collage beads, and how to cover inexpensive wooden and plastic beads to easily achieve different shapes. Additional sidebars and tips include bonus information on selecting successful color palettes and 10 simple stringing techniques.

Author : Diane Whiting
Publisher : Kalmbach Books
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2014-10-20
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781627000574

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Convertible Crystal Jewelry by Diane Whiting Pdf

Diane Whiting presents the idea that convertibility isn’t just about using pieces in multiple ways; it is also about using your skills and creativity in multiple ways. Using ever-popular, sparkling crystals, Diane showcases design elements through various techniques, for fun, easy, fashionable jewelry. With 25 projects, the reader can choose from bracelets, necklaces, and earrings that match any outfit or style.

Author : Anna Elizabeth Draeger
Publisher : Kalmbach Publishing Company
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 0871162954

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Crystal Brilliance by Anna Elizabeth Draeger Pdf

Offers instructions, illustrations, patterns, and techniques for thirty beading projects that include alternative design options.

Author : Marlene Blessing,Jaime Hogsett
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2013-03-15
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781620332627

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Create Jewelry: Pearls by Marlene Blessing,Jaime Hogsett Pdf

The editors of Beadwork magazine reveal the elegance of pearls with projects, photography, and history in this tribute to nature's iconic gemstone. Step-by-step instructions for 20 stunning projects involving natural, freshwater, and imitation pearls are accompanied by photos to guide jewelry makers of all ability levels through the wide range of materials, colors, and shapes used in these elegant and wearable designs. Broken into three sections, "The Classics" covers traditional pearl stringing and simple earrings, "Special Occasions" includes a striking copper-colored choker and a lariat suitable for a bride, and "Fashion Forward" contains a bangle with fiery-colored pearls and a dramatic bracelet using handmade beads and dyed pearls. Chapters on the science and culture of pearls include tips on selecting, working with, and caring for these treasures, while engaging anecdotes and vibrant images of pearls throughout history round out this informative and entertaining book.

Author : Heather Dismore
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2011-03-04
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781118053423

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Jewelry Making & Beading For Dummies by Heather Dismore Pdf

Features step-by-step projects and full-color examples Create unique jewelry to wear with everything from jeans to a ball gown! Want to make your own jewelry? This easy-to-follow guide gives you lots of hands-on instruction in making simple, fabulous jewelry and working with beads. From wire wrapping and knotting to weaving and polishing, you'll get all the skills you need to make necklaces, bracelets, earrings, pins, key chains, wine charms and items for the home. Discover how to * Create funky and elegant designs * Work with leather, silver, and stones * String, knot, and weave beads * Avoid common mistakes * Host a trendy jewelry party