Starting at the very beginning of the beading process, Simple Beginnings: Beading teaches you everything you need to know to become an accomplished beading artist. It leads you step-by-step through the basic tools, materials and techniques for creating unique bracelets, necklaces, watches, earrings and more. Learn the shapes, sizes, grades and materials of beads. Go inside the beader's toolbox to discover must-have tools and how to care for them. Become familiar with soldering, stringing...
Soldering is a fun craft that can produce beautiful custom pieces from jewelry to picture frames, but if you've never had the chance to pick up a soldering iron, the process can seem a little daunting. Where can you find the tools you will need? What do you do with them once you have them? And what materials should you work with? In Simple Beginnings in Custom Soldering, renowned artist Suzann Sladcik Wilson will put all these questions to rest. Wilson will take you to the very beginning of...
