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PEARL KNOTTINGDoesn't Need To Be Hard In this very detailed book, with thoroughly-explained instructions and pictures, you are taught a non-traditional Pearl Knotting technique which is very easy for anyone to learn and do. Does not use special tools. Goes slowly step-by-step. Presents a simple way to tie knots and position the knots to securely abut the bead. Anticipates both appeal and functionality. Shows clearly how to attach your clasp and finish...

Las piedras preciosas son fascinantes por su belleza, brillo y rareza. Desde la antigüedad, estas piedras han sido objeto de admiración, utilizadas como símbolos de estatus, adornos personales y valiosos obsequios. Se encuentran en diferentes partes del mundo, cada una con su propia historia, mitos y leyendas. Además, cada piedra preciosa tiene características únicas como el color, la claridad, el corte y el peso que afectan su belleza y valor....

SO YOU WANT TO BE A JEWELRY DESIGNER You make jewelry. That is what you do. But when you think jewelry and speak jewelry and work jewelry, this is what you have become. This is your purpose. Becoming a Jewelry Designer is exciting. With each piece, you are challenged with this profound question: Why does some jewelry draw people's attention, and others do not? When designers turn to how-to books or art theory texts, however, these do not...

A successful jewelry designer offers a practical guide to starting your business, selling your creations, and building your brand. To develop a successful jewelry line, designers have to be more than just creative artists, they have to understand the ins and outs of running a crafts business. Emilie Shapiro's detailed guide explores the many facets of creating a quality handmade collection that people will buy, including: • where to sell your work •...

Presents more than 70 projects including necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings, and pendants.