Starting at the very beginning of the beading process, Simple Beginnings: Beading teaches you everything you need to know to become an accomplished beading artist. It leads you step-by-step through the basic tools, materials and techniques for creating unique bracelets, necklaces, watches, earrings and more.
Learn the shapes, sizes, grades and materials of beads. Go inside the beader's toolbox to discover must-have tools and how to care for them. Become familiar with soldering, stringing materials, findings, and clasps. Get advice on organizing your workspace and displaying your creations. Detailed instructions and inspiring color photographs show how to successfully make wearable works of art. A wide range of projects is offered for all skill levels-beginners, intermediate beaders and advanced craft enthusiasts-so you will always have a new challenge on hand as your confidence increases.
Soldering is a fun craft that can produce beautiful custom pieces from jewelry to picture frames, but if you've never had the chance to pick up a soldering iron, the process can seem a little daunting. Where can you find the tools you will need? What do you do with them once you have them? And what materials should you work with? In Simple Beginnings in Custom Soldering, renowned artist Suzann Sladcik Wilson will put all these questions to rest. Wilson will take you to the very beginning of the soldering process and teach you about the tools you will need and the materials you should buy. Then, she will take you step by step through the basic soldering techniques you will need to know to create your own woks of art. Projects for beginner, intermediate, and advanced craft enthusiasts are included, ensuring that you'll always have something new to inspire and create as your skills increase. Use this book to make pendants, bracelets, earrings, frames, and more, all in your own unique, creative style. Get started today!