The Complete Jewelry Making Bible (Paperback)
Grant Steven
Sold by Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
AbeBooks Seller since October 12, 2005
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Add to basketSold by Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
AbeBooks Seller since October 12, 2005
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Add to basketPaperback. Stop struggling with broken cords, deformed wire loops, and weak jewelry joints. Upgrade your craft with the ultimate technical manual for professional beadwork and jewelry mechanics.Whether you are a beginner looking to build a rock-solid foundation or an experienced maker aiming to refine your technique, The Complete Jewelry Making Bible breaks down the exact science, structural mechanics, and design principles needed to craft retail-quality jewelry that lasts.Inside this comprehensive guide, you will master: Wire Mechanics & Wrapped Loops: Gauge selection, temper rules, right-angle bends, briolette caps, custom jump rings, and zero-gap loops.Stretch Cord Science: Monofilament vs. fibrous elastic, pre-stretching protocols, the 4-way tensioned Surgeon's Knot, and safe chemical bonding.Off-Loom Bead Weaving: Needle tempers, thread tension control, Ladder stitch foundations, Flat Even-Count Peyote, Brick stitch, and seamless beaded rings.Color Theory & Layout Mechanics: Color wheel formulas, the 60-30-10 surface finish ratio, visual weight balance, and asymmetrical rhythm.Finishing, Repairs & Business Setup: Standard stress-testing protocols, non-destructive field repairs, tarnish prevention, and exact wholesale/retail pricing formulas.Packed with step-by-step visual sequences, diagnostic quality-control matrices, and hands-on projects, this book eliminates guesswork so you can create durable, beautiful, and market-ready jewelry with confidence. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Stop struggling with broken cords, deformed wire loops, and weak jewelry joints. Upgrade your craft with the ultimate technical manual for professional beadwork and jewelry mechanics.
Whether you are a beginner looking to build a rock-solid foundation or an experienced maker aiming to refine your technique, The Complete Jewelry Making Bible breaks down the exact science, structural mechanics, and design principles needed to craft retail-quality jewelry that lasts.
Inside this comprehensive guide, you will master:
Wire Mechanics & Wrapped Loops: Gauge selection, temper rules, right-angle bends, briolette caps, custom jump rings, and zero-gap loops.
Stretch Cord Science: Monofilament vs. fibrous elastic, pre-stretching protocols, the 4-way tensioned Surgeon’s Knot, and safe chemical bonding.
Off-Loom Bead Weaving: Needle tempers, thread tension control, Ladder stitch foundations, Flat Even-Count Peyote, Brick stitch, and seamless beaded rings.
Color Theory & Layout Mechanics: Color wheel formulas, the 60-30-10 surface finish ratio, visual weight balance, and asymmetrical rhythm.
Finishing, Repairs & Business Setup: Standard stress-testing protocols, non-destructive field repairs, tarnish prevention, and exact wholesale/retail pricing formulas.
Packed with step-by-step visual sequences, diagnostic quality-control matrices, and hands-on projects, this book eliminates guesswork so you can create durable, beautiful, and market-ready jewelry with confidence.
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