Beading Visual Quick Tips

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