Metalworking 101 For Beaders

METALWORKING 101 FOR BEADERS

Create Custom Findings, Pendants & Projects

Candie Cooper

This title provides everything beaders need to know to start working with metal, presented in a fun and accessible way. It includes advice about tools and materials and step-by-step photos of the latest techniques, with 30 beautiful jewellery projects that use the featured skills.

Trying to find the perfect clasp for a one-of-a-kind necklace? Need a unique bead cap to showcase a favourite bead? Stop searching for the ideal finding and make your own.

"Metalworking 101 for Beaders" provides everything readers need to know to start working with metal, all presented in a clear, visual way, that's fun, informative and inspiring. Detailed advice about tools and materials, step-by-step photos of the latest techniques and a dedicated and delightful teacher to guide readers through it all will help them take their work to the next level of creativity.

Candie will teach how to enhance beading pieces with techniques that include: soldering, sawing and annealing, riveting, weaving, doming, piercing, texturing, applying finishes and more! The book also includes over 30 striking jewellery projects to try out using the newly learned skills.

Colour Illustrations / 128 pages / Soft Cover