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Simply Gemstones

Simply Gemstones

by NancyAlden (Author)

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    Paperback 2009

    $11.93
Synopsis

Popular author, Nancy Alden, gives readers a full introduction to the craft and takes all the anxiety out of the process. Readers will learn how to create stunning gemstone earrings, necklaces and bracelets. There's a gem and a corresponding project that is sure to complement any look or make a special gift! Celebrities and fashion runways are glittering with gemstones, more than ever these days. But, for the growing hordes of jewellery makers, gemstones can prove very daunting to work with. Nancy Alden of the popular Beadworks series gives readers a full introduction to the craft and, in her typical fashion, takes all the anxiety out of the process. Readers will learn how to create stunning gemstone earrings, necklaces and bracelets - with a gem and corresponding project to complement any look. Plus today's wide availability and competitive pricing of precious and semiprecious stones, makes what had once been exclusive, expensive projects completely doable.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 144
 Edition: Original
 Publisher: Potter Craft
Published: 07 Oct 2009
ISBN 10: 0307451356
ISBN 13: 9780307451354

Media Reviews
Nancy Alden's gorgeous book offers over 50 simple designs that you can create using magnificent, colorful gemstones--and at a fraction of the cost of those department store beauties! The best part: No fancy techniques needed! If you know how to string and crimp, make a wire-wrapped loop, open and close jump rings, and knot thread, then you can make every piece in this book. -- Bead Design Studio Magazine
Author Bio
Nancy Alden is co-founder of the Beadworks Group, one of world's larger retailers of beads. In her books she shares her design and production techniques in a fully comprehensive and easy to follow guide, enabling an even wider audience to make their own attractive necklaces, earrings and bracelets. Nancy divides her time between her home in Connecticut and studio retreats in Europe and the Grenadines.