Now available in paperback, Bead Jewelry 101 is an entry-level course that introduces fundamental techniques for stringing and wirework with beads through 30 step-by-step projects for earrings, necklaces, bracelets, pendants, and more, supported with helpful online videos.

Sisters Ann Mitchell and Karen Mitchell started their mixed media jewelry business, AnKara Designs, in 1991, based in Altadena, California. In addition to authoring jewelry making books, the Mitchell sisters are teachers, columnists, and craft product designers. The duo has also made numerous guest appearances on various crafting shows, including DIY Jewelry Making (YouTube) and Craft Lab (HGTV). The delicate, feminine style of their jewelry designs and their innovative ideas have appeared in feature films, television, theater, museum exhibitions, advertisements, websites, books, and magazines. http://www.ankaradesigns.comAnn Mitchell is part of a dynamic sister team with Karen Mitchell, with a costume jewelry company called AnKara Designs based in Altadena, California. Ann and Karen make and sell jewelry and teach jewelry making classes nationwide. They also contribute articles on jewelry making to several magazines and participate in many noted arts and crafts shows annually. www.ankaradesigns.com

CONTENTS
 
How to Use This Book                    4
 
The Basics                               6
How to Begin                                    8
Photographic Glossary                          12
Construction Techniques                       32
 
The Projects                            40
 
HEADPINS                                42
Basic Drop Earrings                             42
Multi-drop Necklace                            48
Beaded Cluster Bracelet                         54
 
EYE PINS                                60
Segmented Anklet                             60
Double Triangle Earrings                      66
Textured Segmented Necklace                  72
 
JUMP RINGS                              80
Interlocking Jump Ring Earrings              80
Jump Ring and Bead Necklace                 86
Jump Ring Lace Bracelet                       92
 
BEADING CABLE                          98
Teardrop Leaf Earrings                         98
Long Beaded Necklace                        104
Woven Bracelet with Pearls                    110
 
WIRE                                    116
Chandelier Earrings                           116
Wrapped Shell Pendant                        122
Wired Bangle                                  126
 
CHAIN                                   130
Tassel Pendant                                130
Draped Chain Earrings                        134
Chain Mesh Bracelet                          140
 
MEMORY WIRE                          146
Triple-looped Earrings                         146
Heart Choker                                  150
Memory Wire Bracelet                         154
 
FILIGREE                                158
Layered Filigree Post Earrings                 158
Filigree and Bead Bracelet                     162
Embellished Filigree Brooch                  166
 
OTHER STRINGING MATERIALS           172
Basic Knotted Bracelet                         172
Elastic Bracelet                                178
Illusion Necklace                              182
 
RECYCLE, REUSE, AND REPURPOSE       186
Recycled Bead Drop Earrings                  186
Reuse Bracelet                                190
Repurposed Necklace                          194
 
Resources                             198
 
Index                                 199