Pearl Knotting Doesn't Need To Be HardIn 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 off y...

PEARL KNOTTING Doesn't Need To Be HardIn 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 fin...

Learning Bead Stringing Is More ThanPutting Beads On A String And Tying On A ClaspThere is an art and skill to stringing beads. First, of course, is the selection of beads for a design, and the selection of the appropriate stringing material. Then is the selection of a clasp or closure, appropriate to the design and use of the piece.You want your pieces to be appealing. You want them to wear well. You wa...

Learning Bead Stringing Is More ThanPutting Beads On A String And Tying On A ClaspThere is an art and skill to stringing beads. First, of course, is the selection of beads for a design, and the selection of the appropriate stringing material. Then is the selection of a clasp or closure, appropriate to the design and use of the piece.You want your pieces to be appealing. You want them to wear well. You want someone to wear them or buy ...

How dreams are madebetween the fickleness of businessand the pursuit of jewelry designThis guidebook is a must-have for anyone serious about making money selling jewelry. I focus on straightforward, workable strategies for integrating business practices with the creative design process. These strategies make balancing your creative self with your productive self easier and more fluid.Based both on the creation and development of my own jewelry desig...

Doing craft shows is a wonderful experience. You can make a lot of money at craft shows, you meet new people, you have new adventures. You learn a lot about business and arts and crafts designing.IF... you do your homework when selecting them, and verify all informationIF... you are very organized in preparing for them, setting up, selling and re-packing upIF... you promote, promote, promote.In this book, I discuss 16 l...