• Numerics •
3–4 year olds, projects for, 256–257 5–6 year olds, projects for, 257 7–10 year olds, projects for, 257 11–12 year olds, projects for, 258 1920’s-Inspired Tassel Necklace, 220–223 1940’s-Inspired Garnet Hat Pin, 223–224 1950’s-Inspired Rat Pack Charm Bracelet,224–226
1960’s-Inspired Aquarius Earrings, 226–227 1970’s-Inspired Psimple Psychedelic Earrings,
227–228
• A •
AB (Aurora Borealis) crystal bead finish, 53, 57 About.com jewelry making resources, 319 activity level, and workspace, 11–12 adjustable slip knots, 105
advertising, 303
African-inspired jewelry design African-Inspired Bracelet, 206–207 materials and motifs, 205–206 agate, 63
Alexandrite Surprise Necklace Bracelet, and Earring Set, 185–187
allergy, sensitivity to metals, 36, 153–154 alloy, 29
amazonite, 63, 67 amber, 63–64 amethyst, 64, 67 ametrine, 64
anklets. See also bracelets memory wire for, 27 Pumpkin Anklet, 194–196
Semi-Precious Stone Anklet, 175–176 annealing, 46
anodizing, 29 apatite, 64 aquamarine, 64, 67
Asian-inspired jewelry design
Asian-Inspired Good-Luck Necklace and Earrings, 210–212
Indian-Inspired Chandelier Earrings, 212–214 Japanese-Inspired Jade Pendant Necklace,
208–210
materials and motifs, 208–210 popularity of, 17–18
assumed name statement, 293–294 at-home jewelry-selling parties, 304 auctions, online
choosing an auction site, 306–307 selling process, 328 shipping charges, 308–309 writing listings, 307–309 aventurine, 64, 67
• B •
Bali beads, 47 barrel clasps, 40 barrette projectsGlittery Bugle Bead Barrettes, 272–273 Polymer Clay Tie-Dye Barrette, 273–274 bauble earrings, 155–156
bead bars, 276
bead board organizers, 83, 181–182 bead links, 131
bead reamers, 60
The Bead Shop Web site, 318 bead shows, 72–73
bead tip connectors, 41, 100 bead weaving
brick stitch, 116–120 daisy stitch, 114–115
Flower Seed Bead Bracelet, 110–113 Fringe Earrings, 117–120 ladder stitch, 115–116 materials for, 109–110 net stitch, 121–125 peyote stitch, 120–121 uses for, 13
Beadalon memory wire, 27 Beaded Bookmark, 250–251 beaded fringe, 236
Beaded Picture Frame, 238–240 Beaded “S” Scroll Bracelet, 134–136 Beaded Watch with Interchangeable Band,
173–174 beading awl, 94
beading business. See businesses, setting up beading needles, 110
Index
beading wire. See also wire wrapping uses for, 25, 27–28
wire sizes, 131 beads
African trade beads, 206 cat’s eyes, 46
clay, hand-made, 258–264 clear, cord for, 24 cloisonné, 47–48 crimps, 23 crystal, 53–54 defined, 45 dichroic glass, 46 holes in, 27, 51
home accessories using, 248–251 lampwork, 46–48
metal, 47
organizing and sorting, 82–83 paper-mâché, 265–266 pearls, 58–63
ribbon cord for, 24 rough, 23 seed, 22, 23, 47–48 shapes, 49–51 sizes, 52–53 sources for, 11, 69–73, 306 spacers, 47, 49 wrapping, 138–139 beeswax thread coating, 22
beginning projects. See also individual projects bead weaving, 111
silver cones, 191 bell clasps, 40–41 bent-nose pliers, 32–33 bicone beads, 51, 54
Big and Small Bauble Earrings, 155–156 birthday parties, 286–287
birthstones, 58 black onyx, 64, 67 blue topaz, 64
bookmark, beaded, 250–251
books, as source of inspiration, 10, 320 boutiques, selling jewelry to, 306, 328 boxes and packaging, 303
bracelet projects
African-Inspired Bracelet, 206–207 Alexandrite Surprise Bracelet, 185–186 Beaded “S” Scroll Bracelet, 134–136 Beaded Watch with Interchangeable Band,
173–174
Carnelian and Pearl Stretch Bracelet, 165–166 Elegant Crystal and Freshwater Pearl Bracelet,
99–100
Flower Seed Bead Bracelet, 110–113
Freshwater Pearl and Rose Quartz Sweetheart Bracelet, 199–200
Friendship Bracelet, 270–272 Garnet and Silver Bracelet, 167–168 Hematite Stretch Bracelet, 92–93 Italian Charm Bracelet, 268–269 Memory Wire Cuff Bracelet, 169–171 1950’s-Inspired Rat Pack Charm Bracelet,
224–226
Pumpkin Anklet, 194–196
Semi-Precious Stone Anklet, 175–176 Springtime Egg Stretch Bracelet, 201–202 Three-Strand Mom’s Beaded Bracelet, 171–173 bracelets
beaded, measuring for, 52–53 designing, 164–165
memory wire for, 27
practical considerations, 165 stretch, 15–16, 23–24
brass wire, 130. See also copper wire brick stitch (bead weaving), 116–120 Bridal Earrings, 192–193
brides, designing jewelry for, 189–193 briolette beads, 51
bugle beads, 110
BUILD entrepreneurial program, 293 bulk purchases, 70–71
businesses, setting up. See also selling business cards, 303
business structures, 291–293 legal issues, 289–290
mail-order businesses, 305–306 registering business name, 293
Small Business Administration services, 294–295
zoning issues, licenses, 290–291
• C •
cable, 25
cabochon beads, 51
Camp Fire USA colors, designing jewelry using, 256
canes (clay beads), 261–264 carnelian, 64–65
Carnelian and Pearl Stretch Bracelet, 165–166 carpal tunnel syndrome, 80
carpeting workspaces, 81 cartouches, 231
carving tools, 259
catalogs, brochures, selling using, 305 cat’s eye beads, 46
Celtic Knot Pendant on Leather Cord, 13–15 chain-nose pliers, 32–33 chains precious metal, 29 techniques, 13 chairs, ergonomic, 79–80 chandelier earrings, 152
charging. See money; pricing jewelry charm bracelets, 220
charms, picture frame, 243 children, making jewelry with
age-appropriate projects, 19, 255–258 clay beads, 258–264
Friendship Bracelet, 270–272
Glittery Bugle Bead Barrettes, 272–273 Italian Charm Bracelet, 268–269 jewelry making parties, 286–287 paper-mâché, 264–266
Polymer Clay Fossil Pendant Necklace, 266 workshop setup, 253–255
chokers (necklaces), 27, 128–129, 157. See also necklace projects; necklaces
citrine, 65 clamps, 132 clamshell connectors, 41 clasps barrel, torpedo, 40 bell, 40–41 connectors, 41 fancy, 38 fishhook safety, 37–38 hook and eye, 39, 145–146 lobster claw, 39 magnetic, 40 “S” hook clasps, 39, 146–147 springring, 38–39 toggle, 39 tube, 38 uses for, 13–14 wire sizes, 131 classic designs, 219–220 clay beads basic techniques, 260–261 conditioning clay, 259–260 jellyroll canes, 262–263 materials for, 258
mille fiori-style beads, 261 speckled canes, 263–264 clay roller, 259 cleanliness cleaning jewelry, 44 cleaning pearls, 59 importance of, 81–82, 85
when working with children, 254–255
climate control, 76 clip-on earrings, 36–37, 154 cloisonné beads, 47–48 clutches, 154
coils (wire wrapping), 135–136 cold calling, 313
collar necklaces, 157
Collier, Marcia (eBay For Dummies), 307 colors
crystal beads, 57 for holiday jewelry, 194 for kid-friendly projects, 256 pearls, 61
for retro-look designs, 220 threads, 22 wire, 28 for workspaces, 77 composite stones, 68–69 conditioning clay, 259–260 connectors crimps, 36
earwires, posts, clips, 36–37 for end caps, 41
headpins, eyepins, 35 jump rings, split rings, 35
consignment shops, selling at, 306, 312–314, 327 copper wire, 28, 29, 35, 129–130 copyrighting, 323 coral, 65 cords clear nylon, 24 elastic, 23–24 for eyeglasses, 177–179 finishing process, 26 hemp, 25–26 leather, pleather, 25 macramé cord, 25 satin, 24 silk, 26 stainless steel, 24–25
corporations, limited liability (LLCs), 292–293 corsage pins, 94 costs crystal beads, 56–57 earring findings, 36 gemstones, 69 jigs, 141
of materials, charging for at parties, 276–278 organizing and sorting equipment, 83, 84 pearls, 59, 61
of production, including in prices, 295–298 cow hitch knot, 105–106
craft glues, 108 craft stores, 69–70
credit card processing tools, 302, 311 crimp pliers, 32–33, 284, 322
crimps
ending strings, 101–103 uses for, 23, 36
using, instructions for, 42, 102 crinkled silk cord, 26
Crystal and Pearl Y-Necklace, 183–185 crystal beads, 53–54
Crystal Drop Earrings, 54–56 crystal, rock, 66
cube beads, 51
cultured pearls, 59, 60–63 cutting blades, 259 Czech glass beads, 46
• D •
daisy stitch (bead weaving), 114–115 dangle earrings, 153
dead soft wire, 130 designing jewelry
African-inspired design, 205–207 ancient motifs, 229–232
Asian-inspired design, 208–214 bead sizes and length, 52–53 for children, 256
design principles, 181–182 eveningwear, 182–188 holiday jewelry, 194–204
Native American–inspired design, 214–218 retro-look designs, 219–228
for weddings, 189–193 Designs a la Mode, 293 dichroic glass beads, 46
directions, reading, importance of, 322 display products, 302–303 ditty bags, 326 doors, in workspaces, 12, 76 double-strand knotting, 95–96 doughnut beads, 51 drop earrings crystal, 54–56 wire sizes, 131 druk beads, 46
• E •
earnuts, 153, 154 earring projectsAlexandrite Surprise Earrings, 185–187 Asian-Inspired Good-Luck Necklace and
Earrings, 210–212
Big and Small Bauble Earrings, 155–156 Bridal Earrings, 192–193
Celtic Wrapped Earrings, 142–144 Crystal Drop Earrings, 54–56 Fringe Earrings, 117–120
Holiday Chandelier Earrings, 198–199 Indian-Inspired Chandelier Earrings, 212–214 1960’s-Inspired Aquarius Earrings, 226–227 1970’s-Inspired Psimple Psychedelic Earrings,
227–228
“S” Wire Earrings, 147
Uber-Long Crystal and Sterling earrings, 188–189
Venetian Glass Drop Earrings, 154–155 Wrapped Beaded Earrings, 139–141 earrings
fashion trends, 152–153 findings for, 36–37 overview, 17–18
practical and health considerations, 153–154 techniques for, 13
earstuds, 153 earwires, 36–37, 131 eBay auction site, 319
eBay For Dummies (Collier), 307
Egyptian-inspired jewelry designs, 231–232 Elegant Crystal and Freshwater Pearl Bracelet,
99–100
11–12 year olds, projects for, 258 embellishing, 235
emerald, 65 enameled beads, 47 end cap connectors, 41 ergonomic chairs, 79–80
Escobar, Aimee (entrepreneur), 293 ethnic jewelry
African-inspired designs, 205–207 Asian-inspired designs, 208–214
Indian-inspired Chandelier Earrings, 212–214 Native American–inspired designs, 214–218 eveningwear, jewelry for, 182–188
Evite Web site, 279
eye loops (wire wrapping), 136 eyeglass cords, 177–179 eyepins, 35
• F •
Fanciful Fairy Y-Necklace, 162–164 fancy clasps, 38
faux pearls, 59, 60
festivals, locating, 298–299
findings clasps, 13–14, 37–41 connectors, 35–37 defined, 34 eyeglass holders, 178 sturdiness issues, 37 finishes, crystal beads, 53, 57
finishing process. See also individual projects for memory wire jewelry, 27
paper-mâché beads and pendants, 266 for thick cord jewelry, 26
Fire Mountain Gems and Beads, 11, 317–318 first aid kits, 85–86
fishhook safety clasps, 37–38 fishing line (nylon thread), 22 5–6 year olds, projects for, 256–257 Floating Stone Drop Necklace, 73 floor coverings, 81
Flower Seed Bead Bracelet, 110–113 fluorite, 65
footrests, 80
Freshwater Pearl and Rose Quartz Sweetheart Bracelet, 199–200
Friendship Bracelet, 270–272 fringe, beaded, 236
Fringe Earrings, 117–120 Fringed Lampshade, 236–238 Front Toggle Necklace, 158–160 full hard wire, 130
furniture, ergonomic, 79–81
• G •
Ganoksin Project, 319
Garnet and Silver Bracelet, 167–168 garnets, 65, 67
gauge
bead sizes, 52–53 precious metal wire, 28 wire, 130, 131
gem shows, 72–73
Gemological Institute of America, 60 gemstones agate, 63 amazonite, 63, 67 amber, 63–64 amethyst, 64, 67 ametrine, 64 apatite, 64 aquamarine, 64, 67 aventurine, 64, 67 birthstones, 58 black onyx, 64, 67 blue topaz, 64 carnelian, 64, 64–65 choosing, 68–69 citrine, 65 coral, 65 crystal, rock, 66 emerald, 65 fluorite, 65 garnets, 65, 67 genuine, 68 hematite, 65, 67 iolite, 65 jade, 65, 67 jasper, 65, 67 lapis lazuli, 66 mother-of-pearl, 66 onyx, black, 64, 67 opal, 67
organizing and sorting, 82–83 pearls, 67 peridot, 66 pock crystal, 66 quartz, rose, 66, 67 rose quartz, 66, 67 sapphire, 67 serpentine, 66 sources for, 69–73 tanzanite, 66 tiger’s eye, 66, 67 topaz, blue, 64 tourmaline, 66, 67 turquoise, 66, 67 general partnerships, 291–292
Glass Beaded Necklace with Pendant, 160–162 glass pearls, 60
Glittery Bugle Bead Barrettes, 272–273 gluing
fringe, 237
pros and cons, 107–108 to wood, 239 gold gold-filled jewelry, 29 gold-finished jewelry, 29 gold-plated jewelry, 29 karat (k), 29 wire, 28, 146 Goop adhesive, 108 Goop E600 glue, 108
Greek-inspired jewelry design, 229–230 guests, for jewelry making parties, 278–280
• H •
half hard wire, 130 half-back beads, 51
half-drilled beads, 27 half-round wire, 130–131 halogen lighting, 79
hand-knotted necklaces, length estimates, 23 hardness of wire, 130
hat pins, 220, 223–224 headpins, 35
hemalyke, 72 hematite, 65, 67
Hematite Crystal Choker, 128–129 Hematite Eyeglass Cord, 177–179 Hematite Stretch Bracelet, 92–93 hemp cord, 25–26
hobby, jewelry making as, 18–19 holes in beads
clay beads, 260–261, 263 drilled, 51, 52
paper-mâché beads and pendants, 265 reamed, 60
Holiday Chandelier Earrings, 198–199 Holiday Decoration, 196–198
holidays, designing jewelry for, 194–204 home decorating
embellishment techniques, 235–242 wire wrapping techniques, 242–248 home-occupational permit, 290 hook and eye clasps, 39, 145–146 hoop earrings, 153
horizontally drilled holes (beads), 51, 52 housewares stores, 76
Hypo-cement, 108
• I •
illusion necklaces, 17, 41–44, 158 imitation leather cord, 25
incorporating, pros and cons, 292–293 Indian-Inspired Chandelier Earrings, 212–214 inspiration sources, books, 10
instant bond glues, 108 instant gel adhesives, 108 Internet
party invitation-sending services, 279 as source for supplies, 70–71 as source of inspiration, 10–11 iolite, 65
ionic cleaners, 44
Italian Charm Bracelet, 268–269
• J •
jade, 65, 67
Japanese-Inspired Jade Pendant Necklace, 208–210
jasper, 65, 67 jellyroll cane, 261 jewelry cleaners, 44
jewelry-making and beading businesses. See businesses, setting up
jewelry-making classes, 325 jewelry-making forums, 310 jewelry-making parties
bead bars, 276
charging for materials, 276–277 furnishings and tools, 283–285 invitations, 278–280 projects for, 280–282 selling at, 304, 326 set up, 19, 285–286 snacks, 280 supplies, 285 time management, 282 jigs costs, 141 purchasing, 285 using, 130 jump rings, 35
• K •
karat (k), defined, 29 Kevlar thread, 23 key chains, 176–177 kid-proofing workspaces, 87 kilns, for lampwork beads, 46 knottingbeginning and ending strings, 103–106 bracelets, 99–100 double-strand, 95–96 materials for, 93–94 necklaces, 96–98 overview, 12 silk thread, 23 tools for, 94 traditional, 95
• L •
lab-grown stones, 68–69labor costs, including in prices, 296–297 ladder stitch (bead weaving), 115–116 Lampshade Bead Strand, 248–250 lampshade, fringed, 236–238 lampwork beads, 46–48 lapidary artists, 65
Lapidary Journal (magazine), 72
lariats (necklaces), 158 lark’s head knot, 105–106 lead
in crystal beads, 53 in pewter, 29
leather and leatherette cord, 25 legal issues (business setup), 289–290 legal services, LegalZoom Web site, 294 lengths, of necklaces, 157, 220
lentil beads, 51
lighting workspace, 11, 78–79
limited liability corporations (LLCs), 292–293 limited partnerships, 291–292
listings (online auctions), 307–308, 309 LLCs (limited liability corporations), 292–293 lobster claw claps, 39
long nose pliers, 32–33 looms, thread for, 22
loop de loops (wire wrapping), 136 loop-closing pliers, 32–33, 284 loops eye loops, 136–137 loop de loops, 136 wrapped loops, 137–138 luster (pearls), 61
• M •
macramé cord, 25 magazines listing of, 320 as sources of inspiration, 11 magnetic clasps, 40 magnifying glasses, 79 mailing lists, 305 mail-order businesses, 305–306 malleability of wire, 130materials. See supplies and materials materials lists. See individual beading projects matinee necklaces, 157
memory wire, 27, 128–129, 169–171 metal beads, 47
metals
sensitivity to, 36, 153–154 used in ancient Egypt, 232
used in ancient Greece and Rome, 229–230 metric conversions, 33–34
micro-crimp pliers, 103
Miles, Elizabeth (Organizing For Dummies), 77 mille fiori-style beads, 261
money. See also pricing jewelry; selling collecting at jewelry making parties, 276–277 credit card processing tools, 302, 311 PayPal payment system, 309, 311
monofilament thread, 23 mother-of-pearl, 66 motifs, ancient, 230–231
• N •
nacre (pearls), 62 nail polish, as glue, 108
Native American Bear and Bone Necklace, 217–218
Native American–inspired jewelry design materials and motifs, 214–215
Native American Bear and Bone Necklace, 217–218
Native American–Inspired Necklace, 215–216 natural gemstones, 68
necklace projects
Alexandrite Surprise Necklace, 185–187 Asian-Inspired Good-Luck Necklace and
Earrings, 210–212
Crystal and Pearl Y-Necklace, 183–185 Fanciful Fairy Y-Necklace, 162–164 Floating Stone Drop Necklace, 73 Front Toggle Necklace, 158–160
Glass Beaded Necklace with Pendant, 160–162 Hematite Crystal Choker, 128–129
Japanese-Inspired Jade Pendant Necklace, 208–210
Native American Bear and Bone Necklace, 217–218
Native American–Inspired Necklace, 215–216 1920’s-Inspired Tassel Necklace, 220–223 Patriotic Polymer Clay Necklace, 202–204 Polymer Clay Fossil Pendant Necklace,
266–268
Princess Pearls with Ribbon Necklace, 190–192 Teardrop Seed Bead Necklace, 122–125 Tin-Cup Necklace, 96–98
Vase “Necklace,” 240–242 Y-Shaped Necklace, 15–16 necklaces
beaded, measuring for, 52–53 cord for, 23–26
designing, 158 illusion, project for, 17 lengths and types, 23, 157–158 memory wire for, 27
needle-nose pliers, 32–33 needles, beading, 110 net stitch, 121–125 nickel silver, 29 nickel-plated jewelry, 29
1920’s-Inspired Tassel Necklace, 220–223 1940’s-Inspired Garnet Hat Pin, 223–224
1950’s-Inspired Rat Pack Charm Bracelet, 224–226
1960’s-Inspired Aquarius Earrings, 226–227 1970’s-Inspired Psimple Psychedelic Earrings,
227–228 niobium, 29 nippers, 285
noise levels, in workspaces, 11 nylon cord, clear, 24
nylon jaw pliers, 32–33 nylon thread (fishing line), 22
• O •
online selling
auctions, 306–309, 328 business Web sites, 310–311 options, 22
onyx, black, 64, 67 opal, 67
order forms, 303 organizing and sorting
jewelry making supplies in workshop, 82–85 materials for jewelry making parties, 276–277,
284
Organizing For Dummies (Roth and Miles), 77
orient (pearls), 61 oval beads, 49
overhand knots, 104–105
overhead costs, including in prices, 297
• P •
panty hose, for vacuuming beads, 81, 255 paper-mâché beads and pendants, 264–266 parties, jewelry making
bead bars, 276
charging for materials, 276–277 for children, 286–287
choosing projects, 280–282 furnishings and tools, 283–285 inviting guests to, 278–280 selling jewelry at, 326 set up for, 19, 285–286 snacks, 280
supplies, 285
time management, 282 partnerships, 291–292
Patriotic Polymer Clay Necklace, 202–204 PayPal payment system, 309, 311 pearls
organizing and sorting, 82–83 overview, 58–60
sources for, 69–73 types, 67
pendants, paper-mâché, 265–266 peridot, 66
Peruvian Beaded Key Chain, 176–177 pewter, 29
peyote stitch (bead weaving), 120–121 photo holder, wire and bead, 244–246 Photo Wine Charms, 242–244 picture frame, beaded, 238–240 picture frame charms, 243 plastic coated wire, 28 plating, 29 platinum, 30 pleather cord, 25 pliers for crimping, 103, 322 flat-nose, 26, 31, 284
for jewelry making parties, 284 round-nose, 14, 31, 284 polishing clothes, 44 polymer clay, 258–259
Polymer Clay Fossil Pendant Necklace, 266–268 Polymer Clay Tie-Dye Barrette, 273–274 post earrings, 36–37, 153–154
Powley, Tammy (creative consultant), auction tips, 304, 309
practice, importance of, 23, 103, 323 precious metal wire, 28
preschoolers, projects for, 256–257 preteens, projects for, 258
pricing jewelry labor costs, 296–297
material and supply costs, 276–278, 295–296 overhead costs, 297
wholesale versus retail, 297, 306 princess necklaces, 157
Princess Pearls with Ribbon Necklace, 190–192 project instructions
African-Inspired Bracelet, 206–207
Alexandrite Surprise Necklace, Bracelet, and Earring Set, 185–186
Beaded Bookmark, 250–251 Beaded Picture Frame, 238–240 Beaded “S” Scroll Bracelet, 134–136 Beaded Watch with Interchangeable Band,
173–174
Big and Small Bauble Earrings, 155–156 Bridal Earrings, 192–193
Carnelian and Pearl Stretch Bracelet, 165–166 Celtic Wrapped Earrings, 142–144
Celtic Knot Pendant on Leather Cord, 13–15 Crystal and Pearl Y-Necklace, 183–185
Crystal Drop Earrings, 54–56
Elegant Crystal and Freshwater Pearl Bracelet, 99–100
Fanciful Fairy Y-Necklace, 162–164 Floating Stone Drop Necklace, 73–74 Flower Seed Bead Bracelet, 110–113
Freshwater Pearl and Rose Quartz Sweetheart Bracelet, 199–200
Friendship Bracelet, 270–272 Fringe Earrings, 117–120 Fringed Lampshade, 236–238 Front Toggle Necklace, 158–160 Garnet and Silver Bracelet, 167–168
Glass Beaded Necklace with Pendant, 160–162 Glittery Bugle Bead Barrettes, 272–273 Hematite Crystal Choker, 128–129 Hematite Eyeglass Cord, 177–179 Hematite Stretch Bracelet, 92–93 Holiday Chandelier Earrings, 198–199 Holiday Decoration, 196–198
Hook and eye clasps, 145–146
Indian-Inspired Chandelier Earrings, 212–214 Italian Charm Bracelet, 268–269
Japanese-Inspired Jade Pendant Necklace, 208–210
Lampshade Bead Strand, 248–250 Memory Wire Cuff Bracelet, 169–171 Native American Bear and Bone Necklace,
217–218
Native American–Inspired Necklace, 215–216 1920’s-Inspired Tassel Necklace, 220–223 1940’s-Inspired Garnet Hat Pin, 223–224 1950’s-Inspired Rat Pack Charm Bracelet,
224–226
1960’s-Inspired Aquarius Earrings, 226–227 1970’s-Inspired Psimple Psychedelic Earrings,
227–228
Patriotic Polymer Clay Necklace, 202–204 Peruvian Beaded Key Chain, 176–177 Photo Wine Charms, 242–244
Polymer Clay Fossil Pendant Necklace, 266–268
Polymer Clay Tie-Dye Barrette, 273–274 Princess Pearls with Ribbon Necklace, 190–192 Pumpkin Anklet, 194–196
Semi-Precious Stone Anklet, 175–176 “S” Hook Clasps, 146–147
“S” Wire Earrings, 147
Springtime Egg Stretch Bracelet, 201–202 Sun Catcher, 246–248
Teardrop Seed Bead Necklace, 122–125 Three-Strand Mom’s Beaded Bracelet, 171–173 Tin-Cup Necklace, 96–98
Uber-Long Crystal and Sterling earrings, 188–189
Vase “Necklace,” 240–242
Venetian Glass Drop Earrings, 154–155 Wire and Bead Scroll Photo Holder, 244–246 Wrapped Beaded Earrings, 139–141 projects
for children, 266–274 for the home, 235–251 illusion necklaces, 41–44
for jewelry making parties, 280–282 overview, 15–18
Pumpkin Anklet, 194–196
• Q •
quartz, rose, 66, 67
• R •
registering business name, 293 retail prices, 297, 306
retro-look designs, 219–228 ribbon, beading on, 24 rings, memory wire for, 27
Rio Grande jewelry supplies, 26, 318 rock crystal, 66
Roman-inspired jewelry designs, 229–230 rondelle beads, 51
rope necklaces, 157 rosary pliers, 32–33 rose quartz, 66, 67
Roth, Eileen (Organizing For Dummies), 77 rough beads, thread for, 23
round beads, 49 round wire, 130 round-nose pliers, 14, 31, 284 rubber cord, 26
• S •
“S” clasps, 39 “S” hook clasps, 146–147“S” scrolls (wire wrapping), 133–136 “S” Wire Earrings, 147
safety equipment, 85–86 safety issue, 86
sapphire, 67 satin cord, 24
SBA (Small Business Administration) services, 294–295
scissors, 110 seed beads
bead weaving using, 110 sizes and uses, 47–48 thread for, 22, 23 self-hardening clay, 258
selling. See also businesses, setting up approaches, 19
at art and crafts shows, 298–303 at boutiques and shops, 306 consignment shops, 312–314 at home jewelry-selling parties, 304 leasing space in shops, 311–312 mail-order businesses, 305–306 online auctions, 306–309 pricing, 295–298 at shows, 298–303
through online auctions, 306–311 through Web sites, 310–311 tips for, 326–328
Semi-Precious Stone Anklet, 175–176 Sendomatic Web site, 279
serpentine, 66
setting up. See also workspaces at art and crafts shows, 300–303 jewelry making and beading businesses,
289–295
7–10 year olds, projects for, 256–257 shapes
of beads, 49–51 of pearls, 61–62
shipping charges (online auctions), 308–309 shopping carts, 311
shops
consignment shops, 312 leasing space in, 311–312 selling jewelry at, 328 shoulder duster earrings, 152 shows
art and crafts, selling at, 298–303, 327 flower and home, selling at, 327 gem and bead, buying at, 72–73 Silamide thread, 22 silk cord, 26 silk thread, 23 silver beads, 25, 47 designing using, 190, 206, 232 nickel silver, 29 silver-finish, 29 silver-plate, 29 sterling, 30 uses for, 67 simulated gemstones, 68 sizes pearls, 61 seed beads, 48 wire, 130, 131 slip knots, 104–105
Small Business Administration (SBA) services, 294–295
snacks, for jewelry making parties, 280 sole proprietorships, 291
sonic cleaners, 44 sorting trays, 84–85, 284
sources for supplies. See supplies and materials spacer beads, 47, 49
Special-T illusion glue, 107 speckled canes, 263–264 split rings, 35
split-ring pliers, 32–33, 284 springring clasps, 38–39
Springtime Egg Stretch Bracelet, 201–202 square knot, 105–106
steel cord, stainless, 24–25 steel, surgical, 30
sterling silver, 30
stocking up. See supplies and materials stones. See gemstones
stone-setting pliers, 32–33 stores
selling jewelry to, 306
as source for beads, pearls, stone, 69–70 storing and organizing stock, 82–85 stretch bracelets
cord for, 23–24
projects, 15–16, 165–168, 201–202 stringing
beginning and ending strings, 100–106 Celtic Knot Pendant on Leather Cord, 13–15 cords for, 23–26 gluing with, 107–108 knotting with, 93–100 overview, 12 stretch bracelets, 92–93 threads for, 21–23 wire for, 26–30 studs, 220
sturdiness, of earring findings, 37 suede cord, 25
Sun Catcher, 246–248 Supplemax nylon cord, 24 supplies and materials
bulk purchases, 70–72 choosing carefully, 254
costs of, including in prices, 295–296 craft and bead stores, 69–70 for craft show displays, 300–302
gem and bead shows, 72–73
at jewelry making parties, 276–277, 285 quality, importance of, 321
sources for beads, pearls and gems, 11, 69–73, 306, 317–319
sources for findings, 317–319 surface quality (pearls), 62 surgical steel, 30, 154
Swarovski Austrian crystals, 56 symbolism
for holiday jewelry, 194
of semi-precious metals and stones, 67 synthetic gemstones, 68–69
• T •
tables,for craft show displays, 301 for jewelry making parties, 283–285 workspace, 80
tanzanite, 66
Tax ID Number (TIN), 290–291 teardrop beads, 49
Teardrop Seed Bead Necklace, 122–125 techniques, overview, 12–13. See also stringing,
wire wrapping, and individual projects theme parties, 279
thread
for bead weaving, 109 monofilament thread, 23 nylon thread (fishing line), 22 silk, 23
thread conditioner, 110 weights, 22
3–4 year olds, projects for, 256–257
Three-Strand Mom’s Beaded Bracelet, 171–173 tiger’s eye, 66, 67
time, managing during jewelry making parties, 282
TIN (Tax ID Number), 290–291 Tin-Cup Necklace, 96–98 titanium, 30
toggle clasps, 39
tools and equipment. See also individual projects basic tools, 31
bead board organizers, 83 bead reamers, 60
for finishing thick cord jewelry, 26 for jewelry making parties, 283–285 for knotting, 94
maintaining, 322
for making clay beads, 259 pliers, 14, 26, 31–32, 103
quality, importance of, 322 round-nose pliers, 14 sorting trays, 84, 284 wire cutters, 31 for wire wrapping, 132 for working with children, 254 topaz, blue, 64 torpedo clasps, 40 tourmaline, 66, 67 trash cans, 86 trays, sorting, 84–85, 284 tri-cord knotter, 94 troy ounce, 30 tube beads, 51 tube clasps, 38
Tucson International Bead and Gem Show, 72 turquoise, 66, 67
tweezers, knotting, 94
• U •
Uber-Long Crystal and Sterling earrings, 188–189
unfinished projects, storing, 12
• V •
vacuuming tips, 81 Vase “Necklace,” 240–242
Venetian Glass Drop Earrings, 154–155 ventilation, 76
vermeil beads, 47 clasps, 29
vertically drilled holes (beads), 51, 52 vintage jewelry, cleaning, 44
• W •
Web site, your own, selling jewelry using, 310–311, 327–328
Web sites, resources About.com, 319
art and crafts show listings, 298–299 The Bead Shop, 318
Beadalon memory wire, 27 brochure printers, 305
BUILD entrepreneurial program, 293 crafts stores, 70
eBay auction site, 319 ergonomic furniture, 79–80
Fire Mountain Gems and Beads, 11, 318 Ganoksin Project, 319
Web sites, resources (continued) Gemological Institute of America, 60 hosting services, 310
housewares stores, 76 jewelry fashions, 151
jewelry making discussion groups, 310 jewelry-related magazines, 320 jig sources, 142
Lapidary Journal, 72
legal services, 294
online jewelry auctions, 307 for party invitations, 279
Rio Grande jewelry supplies, 26, 318 Small Business Administration, 294–295 WigJig, 318
Wire-Sculpture.com, 319
weddings, designing jewelry for, 189–193 weights and measurements
karat (k), 29
metric conversions, 33–34 thread weights, 22 troy ounce, 30
wholesale prices, 297, 306 WigJig Web site, 318 wire. See also wire wrapping
for beading, 25, 27–28 colored wire, 28 gauge, 130 hardness, 130 memory, 27 plastic coated, 28 from precious metals, 28 shapes of beads, 130–131
Wire and Bead Scroll Photo Holder, 244–246 wire coilers, 284
wire cutters, 31, 285 wire wrapping
Celtic Wrapped Earrings, 142–144 clasps, 144–147
coils and loop de loops, 135–136 eye loops, 136–137
gauge, 130
home decorating using, 242–248 jigs for, 141–144
Memory Wire Cuff Bracelet, 169–171 memory wire for, 128
precious metal wire, 139
tools and equipment, 132 uses for, 13
Wrapped Beaded Earrings, 139–141 wrapped beads, 138–139
wrapped loops, 137–138 zigzags and “S” scrolls, 133–136 Wire-Sculpture.com Web site, 319 wiring, electrical, 86
work mats
for bead weaving, 110
for jewelry making parties, 284 workspaces activity levels, 11 chairs, 79–80 choosing a location, 75–77, 86–87 floor coverings, 81 kid-friendly, 253–255 kid-proof, 87 light levels, 11 lighting, 78–79 lockable doors, 12 measuring space, 77–78 movable workshops, 76 noise levels, 11 removing clutter, 77
safety and first aid equipment, 85–86 storing and organizing stock, 82–85 tables, 80
tools and equipment, 81–82 Wrapped Beaded Earrings, 139–141 wrapped beads, 138–139
wrapped loops (wire wrapping), 137–138
• Y •
Y-shaped necklaces basic project, 15–16
Crystal and Pearl Y-necklace, 183–185 Fanciful Fairy Y-Necklace, 162–164 features, 158
• Z •
zigzags (wire wrapping), 133 zoning issues, 290–291
