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This portable, spiral-bound reference book includes all of the bead stringing and peyote stitch step-outs from Teach Yourself Visually Jewelry Making & Beading, plus a collection of new, slightly more elaborate techniques. It's affordable, easy to take with you anywhere, doesn't take up much space, and makes a great reference book for your jewelry making library.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 ~ Beads and Beading Supplies

  • Beads, Pendants, and Charms
  • Stringing Materials
  • Tools and Supplies
  • Jewelry Findings

Chapter 2 ~ Basic Bead Stringing Techniques

  • Prepare a Design
  • Grades of Beading Wire
  • String and Finish Beading Wire
  • Hide Crimps
  • Cover Beading Wire Loops
  • String and Finish Beading Cord
  • String and Finish Beading Thread
  • String and Finish Ribbon
  • String and Finish Memory Wire
  • Use Head Pins and Eye Pines

Chapter 3 ~ More Advanced Bead Stringing Techniques

  • Use a Multiple Strand Clasp
  • Use End Cones
  • Knot Between Beads
  • String Beads Within Knots
  • Create Beaded Lace
  • Create Beaded Drops
  • Create Simple Beaded Fringe
  • Create Looped Beaded Fringe
  • Construct Beaded Tassels
  • Stitch Ladder Beads Between Cords
  • Weave a Daisy Chain

Chapter 4 ~ Bead Weaving with the Peyote Stitch

  • Select Beads, Thread, and Needles
  • Begin and Initial Strand ofThread
  • Create a Band of Even-Count Flat Peyote Stitch
  • End a Thread by Weaving-in
  • Add a New Thread Mid-Project
  • Add Simple Fringe
  • Add Looped Fringe or Drops
  • Attach a Clasp
  • Zip-Up the Flat Peyote Stitch

Chapter 5 ~ Beading with Macrame Knots and Braids

  • Cord Terminology
  • Set Up a Knotting Board
  • Learn the Basic Macrame Knots
  • Add Beads Between Macrame Knots
  • Add Beads Within Macrame Knots
  • Braid Cords Together
  • Add Beads Within Braids

Chapter 6 ~ Beaded and Knotted Bails, Clasps, and Closures

  • Constrcut a Beaded Faux Pendant Bail
  • Make a Simple Bead-and-Loop Clasp
  • Make a Button-and Loop Clasp
  • Create a Sliding Knot Closure
  • Make a Double Leather Cord Closure
  • Weave a Peyote Stitch Toggle Clasp

Appendix: Reference Materials

  • Standard Jewelry Lengths
  • Stringing Materials and Uses
  • Beads-per-Inch
  • Finishing Methods
  • Beading Wire Sizes
  • Needle and Thread Size Recommendations
  • Knots Commonly Used in Beading