"In this beginner's guide, Courtney Legenhausen, owner of Lotus Jewelry Studio, explores fun, creative ways to make impressive earrings, bracelets, and necklaces using minimal tools. Through step-by-step illustrated instructions, she teaches different techniques using lovely projects as examples." -- From back cover.

"Follow along with author Gayle Bird as she teaches you everything you need to know to create her signature jewelry designs. First learn the basics of color and design, then move into essential wire tutorials. From there, you'll work your way through 20 step-by-step jewelry projects, including earrings, rings and necklaces. By the time you finish the book, you'll be ready to design your own statement jewelry, complete with swirling wire and dazzling...

Discover the ultimate technique-based guide for one of the top trends in jewelry making - chain maille. Find more than two dozen techniques for making today's most popular chain maille weaves - from simple chains to beaded wonders to intricate Dragonscale.

Provides step-by-step instructions for eighteen jewelry projects that utilize basic beading techniques combined with wire, fabrics, and a range of other materials, including designer earrings, statement necklaces, and couture bracelets.

The most comprehensive guide to knotting and braiding techniques with literally hundreds of illustrated techniques from bestselling author and crafter, Dorothy Wood. Ideal for both experienced makers as well as younger friendship bracelet makers, Dorothy shows you how to master hundreds of knotting and braiding techniques to create stunning jewelry and accessories. Techniques cover kumihimo (braiding), plaiting, knotting (including macrame) and fusion,...

Learn to create stunning wire jewelry designs, no experience required!

"Explore a rustic approach to making beautiful jewelry with exciting surface effects. Rustic Wrappings is packed with over 24 wire and art bead jewelry projects and reveals the surprisingly artistic effects of applying items such as salt, vinegar, bleach, sawdust, potato chips, or baking soda to your copper, silver, brass and steel wire projects-high-end effects with low-tech techniques. Achieving these innovative effects using household products...