Earrings Visual Project Guide. Step-by-step instructions for 30 gorgeous designs

258 Pages·2013·136.354 MB·English

by  Michaels Chris Franchetti

Earrings
VISUAL
™
PROJECT GUIDE

Earrings
VISUAL
™
PROJECT GUIDE
Step-by-step instructions for
30 gorgeous designs
Chris Franchetti Michaels
Earrings VISUAL Project Guide
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About the Author
Chris Franchetti Michaels is a writer and jewelry artisan specializing in beaded
designs, wirework, and metal fabrication. She is the author of several popular
craft books, including Teach Yourself VISUALLY Jewelry Making & Beading, More
Teach Yourself VISUALLY Jewelry Making, and Teach Yourself VISUALLY Beadwork.
Chris has appeared on several episodes of the DIY Network television show
Jewelry Making and is the Guide to Beadwork on About.com. Visit her Website
www.beadjewelry.net for more help and inspiration.
Acknowledgments
To everyone who worked on this book, I owe a big thank you. Special thanks
to Pam Mourouzis and Donna Wright, who managed to keep everything on
track and organized. Emily Hinkel’s and Marti Icenogle’s fresh eyes were truly
invaluable. Matt Bowen not only photographed the earrings and tools in this
book, but photo edited my own attempts at the project steps. As always,
thanks to my agent, Marilyn Allen, for her continued encouragement, and to
Dennis for his patience and support.
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 Getting Started 2
Design Considerations for Earrings ................4
Reasons to Make Your Own Earrings ..............6
Project Tools and Materials ..........................7
CHAPTER 2 Essential Techniques 14
Basic Wirework ......................................... 16
Wrap Wire ................................................. 28
Work with Chain ........................................ 34
Beadwork .................................................. 36
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 3 Make Your Own Ear Wires 40
French Hooks ............................................ 42
Bracelet-Bender Marquise Wires ................. 49
Bail-Maker Kidney Wires ............................ 52
Beading Hoops .......................................... 58
Drop Hoops ............................................... 60
CHAPTER 4 Long and Linear 62
Beaded Chain Earrings ............................... 64
Clover Kite Earrings ................................... 70
Silver Archer Earrings ................................ 74
Art Glass Wand Earrings ............................. 79
Segmented Rondelle Earrings ..................... 83