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materials and motifs, 208–210 • Numerics • popularity of, 17–18 assumed name statement, 293–294 3–4 year olds, projects for, 256–257 at-home jewelry-selling parties, 304 5–6 year olds, projects for, 257 auctions, online 7–10 year olds, projects for, 257 choosing an auction site, 306–307 11–12 year olds, projects for, 258 selling process, 328 1920’s-Inspired Tassel , 220–223 shipping charges, 308–309 1940’s-Inspired Hat Pin, 223–224 writing listings, 307–309 1950’s-Inspired Rat Pack Charm , , 64, 67 224–226 1960’s-Inspired Aquarius , 226–227 1970’s-Inspired Psimple Psychedelic Earrings, 227–228 • B • Bali , 47 barrel clasps, 40 • A • barrette projects Glittery Bugle Barrettes, 272–273 AB (Aurora Borealis) crystal bead finish, 53, 57 Polymer Clay Tie-Dye Barrette, 273–274 About.com jewelry making resources, 319 bauble earrings, 155–156 activity level, and workspace, 11–12 bead bars, 276 adjustable slip knots, 105 bead board organizers, 83, 181–182 advertising, 303 bead links, 131 African-inspired jewelry design bead reamers, 60 African-Inspired Bracelet, 206–207 The Bead Shop Web site, 318 materials and motifs, 205–206 bead shows, 72–73 , 63 bead tip connectors, 41, 100 Alexandrite Surprise Necklace Bracelet, and bead weaving Set, 185–187 brick stitch, 116–120 allergy, sensitivity to metals, 36, 153–154 daisy stitch, 114–115 , 29 Flower Seed Bead Bracelet, 110–113 , 63, 67 Fringe Earrings, 117–120 , 63–64 ladder stitch, 115–116 , 64, 67 materials for, 109–110 ametrine, 64 net stitch, 121–125 . See also peyote stitch, 120–121 memory for, 27 COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL uses for, 13 Pumpkin , 194–196 Beadalon memory wire, 27 Semi-Precious Stone Anklet, 175–176 Beaded Bookmark, 250–251 annealing, 46 beaded fringe, 236 anodizing, 29 Beaded Picture Frame, 238–240 apatite, 64 Beaded “S” Scroll Bracelet, 134–136 aquamarine, 64, 67 Beaded with Interchangeable Band, Asian-inspired jewelry design 173–174 Asian-Inspired Good-Luck Necklace and beading awl, 94 Earrings, 210–212 beading business. See businesses, setting up Indian-Inspired Chandelier Earrings, 212–214 beading needles, 110 Japanese-Inspired Necklace, 208–210 27_525719 index.qxd 11/29/04 2:06 PM Page 330

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beading wire. See also wire wrapping Freshwater and Rose Sweetheart uses for, 25, 27–28 Bracelet, 199–200 wire sizes, 131 Friendship Bracelet, 270–272 beads Garnet and Bracelet, 167–168 African trade beads, 206 Stretch Bracelet, 92–93 cat’s eyes, 46 Italian Charm Bracelet, 268–269 clay, hand-made, 258–264 Memory Wire Cuff Bracelet, 169–171 clear, cord for, 24 1950’s-Inspired Rat Pack Charm Bracelet, cloisonné, 47–48 224–226 crimps, 23 Pumpkin Anklet, 194–196 crystal, 53–54 Semi-Precious Stone Anklet, 175–176 defined, 45 Springtime Egg Stretch Bracelet, 201–202 dichroic glass, 46 Three-Strand Mom’s Beaded Bracelet, 171–173 holes in, 27, 51 bracelets home accessories using, 248–251 beaded, measuring for, 52–53 lampwork, 46–48 designing, 164–165 metal, 47 memory wire for, 27 organizing and sorting, 82–83 practical considerations, 165 paper-mâché, 265–266 stretch, 15–16, 23–24 , 58–63 wire, 130. See also wire ribbon cord for, 24 brick stitch (bead weaving), 116–120 rough, 23 Bridal Earrings, 192–193 seed, 22, 23, 47–48 brides, designing jewelry for, 189–193 shapes, 49–51 briolette beads, 51 sizes, 52–53 bugle beads, 110 sources for, 11, 69–73, 306 BUILD entrepreneurial program, 293 spacers, 47, 49 bulk purchases, 70–71 wrapping, 138–139 businesses, setting up. See also selling beeswax thread coating, 22 business cards, 303 beginning projects. See also individual projects business structures, 291–293 bead weaving, 111 legal issues, 289–290 silver cones, 191 mail-order businesses, 305–306 bell clasps, 40–41 registering business name, 293 bent-nose , 32–33 Small Business Administration services, bicone beads, 51, 54 294–295 Big and Small Bauble Earrings, 155–156 zoning issues, licenses, 290–291 birthday parties, 286–287 birthstones, 58 black , 64, 67 • C • blue , 64 cable, 25 bookmark, beaded, 250–251 cabochon beads, 51 books, as source of inspiration, 10, 320 Camp Fire USA colors, designing jewelry using, boutiques, selling jewelry to, 306, 328 256 boxes and packaging, 303 canes (clay beads), 261–264 bracelet projects , 64–65 African-Inspired Bracelet, 206–207 Carnelian and Pearl Stretch Bracelet, 165–166 Alexandrite Surprise Bracelet, 185–186 carpal tunnel syndrome, 80 Beaded “S” Scroll Bracelet, 134–136 carpeting workspaces, 81 Beaded Watch with Interchangeable Band, cartouches, 231 173–174 carving tools, 259 Carnelian and Pearl Stretch Bracelet, 165–166 catalogs, brochures, selling using, 305 Elegant Crystal and Freshwater Pearl Bracelet, cat’s eye beads, 46 99–100 Celtic Wrapped Earrings, 142–144 Flower Seed Bead Bracelet, 110–113 27_525719 index.qxd 11/29/04 2:06 PM Page 331

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Celtic Knot Pendant on Leather Cord, 13–15 climate control, 76 chain-nose pliers, 32–33 clip-on earrings, 36–37, 154 chains cloisonné beads, 47–48 , 29 clutches, 154 techniques, 13 coils (wire wrapping), 135–136 chairs, ergonomic, 79–80 cold calling, 313 chandelier earrings, 152 collar , 157 charging. See money; pricing jewelry Collier, Marcia (eBay For Dummies), 307 charm bracelets, 220 colors charms, picture frame, 243 crystal beads, 57 children, making jewelry with for holiday jewelry, 194 age-appropriate projects, 19, 255–258 for kid-friendly projects, 256 clay beads, 258–264 pearls, 61 Friendship Bracelet, 270–272 for retro-look designs, 220 Glittery Bugle Bead Barrettes, 272–273 threads, 22 Italian Charm Bracelet, 268–269 wire, 28 jewelry making parties, 286–287 for workspaces, 77 paper-mâché, 264–266 composite stones, 68–69 Polymer Clay Fossil Pendant Necklace, 266 conditioning clay, 259–260 workshop setup, 253–255 connectors (necklaces), 27, 128–129, 157. See also crimps, 36 necklace projects; necklaces earwires, posts, clips, 36–37 citrine, 65 for end caps, 41 clamps, 132 headpins, eyepins, 35 clamshell connectors, 41 jump rings, split rings, 35 clasps consignment shops, selling at, 306, 312–314, 327 barrel, torpedo, 40 copper wire, 28, 29, 35, 129–130 bell, 40–41 copyrighting, 323 connectors, 41 coral, 65 fancy, 38 cords fishhook safety, 37–38 clear nylon, 24 hook and eye, 39, 145–146 elastic, 23–24 lobster , 39 for eyeglasses, 177–179 magnetic, 40 finishing process, 26 “S” hook clasps, 39, 146–147 hemp, 25–26 springring, 38–39 leather, pleather, 25 toggle, 39 macramé cord, 25 tube, 38 satin, 24 uses for, 13–14 silk, 26 wire sizes, 131 , 24–25 classic designs, 219–220 corporations, limited liability (LLCs), 292–293 clay beads corsage pins, 94 basic techniques, 260–261 costs conditioning clay, 259–260 crystal beads, 56–57 jellyroll canes, 262–263 earring findings, 36 materials for, 258 , 69 mille fiori-style beads, 261 jigs, 141 speckled canes, 263–264 of materials, charging for at parties, 276–278 clay roller, 259 organizing and sorting equipment, 83, 84 cleanliness pearls, 59, 61 cleaning jewelry, 44 of production, including in prices, 295–298 cleaning pearls, 59 cow hitch knot, 105–106 importance of, 81–82, 85 craft glues, 108 when working with children, 254–255 craft stores, 69–70 27_525719 index.qxd 11/29/04 2:06 PM Page 332

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credit card processing tools, 302, 311 Big and Small Bauble Earrings, 155–156 crimp pliers, 32–33, 284, 322 Bridal Earrings, 192–193 crimps Celtic Wrapped Earrings, 142–144 ending strings, 101–103 Crystal Drop Earrings, 54–56 uses for, 23, 36 Fringe Earrings, 117–120 using, instructions for, 42, 102 Holiday Chandelier Earrings, 198–199 crinkled silk cord, 26 Indian-Inspired Chandelier Earrings, 212–214 Crystal and Pearl Y-Necklace, 183–185 1960’s-Inspired Aquarius Earrings, 226–227 crystal beads, 53–54 1970’s-Inspired Psimple Psychedelic Earrings, Crystal Drop Earrings, 54–56 227–228 crystal, rock, 66 “S” Wire Earrings, 147 cube beads, 51 Uber-Long Crystal and Sterling earrings, cultured pearls, 59, 60–63 188–189 cutting blades, 259 Venetian Glass Drop Earrings, 154–155 Czech glass beads, 46 Wrapped Beaded Earrings, 139–141 earrings trends, 152–153 • D • findings for, 36–37 daisy stitch (bead weaving), 114–115 overview, 17–18 dangle earrings, 153 practical and health considerations, 153–154 dead soft wire, 130 techniques for, 13 designing jewelry earstuds, 153 African-inspired design, 205–207 earwires, 36–37, 131 ancient motifs, 229–232 eBay auction site, 319 Asian-inspired design, 208–214 eBay For Dummies (Collier), 307 bead sizes and length, 52–53 Egyptian-inspired jewelry designs, 231–232 for children, 256 Elegant Crystal and Freshwater Pearl Bracelet, design principles, 181–182 99–100 eveningwear, 182–188 11–12 year olds, projects for, 258 holiday jewelry, 194–204 embellishing, 235 Native American–inspired design, 214–218 , 65 retro-look designs, 219–228 enameled beads, 47 for weddings, 189–193 end cap connectors, 41 Designs a la Mode, 293 ergonomic chairs, 79–80 dichroic glass beads, 46 Escobar, Aimee (entrepreneur), 293 directions, reading, importance of, 322 ethnic jewelry display products, 302–303 African-inspired designs, 205–207 ditty bags, 326 Asian-inspired designs, 208–214 doors, in workspaces, 12, 76 Indian-inspired Chandelier Earrings, 212–214 double-strand knotting, 95–96 Native American–inspired designs, 214–218 doughnut beads, 51 eveningwear, jewelry for, 182–188 drop earrings Evite Web site, 279 crystal, 54–56 eye loops (wire wrapping), 136 wire sizes, 131 eyeglass cords, 177–179 druk beads, 46 eyepins, 35 • E • • F • earnuts, 153, 154 Fanciful Fairy Y-Necklace, 162–164 earring projects fancy clasps, 38 Alexandrite Surprise Earrings, 185–187 faux pearls, 59, 60 Asian-Inspired Good-Luck Necklace and festivals, locating, 298–299 Earrings, 210–212 fictitious business name (fbn), 293–294 27_525719 index.qxd 11/29/04 2:06 PM Page 333

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findings carnelian, 64, 64–65 clasps, 13–14, 37–41 choosing, 68–69 connectors, 35–37 citrine, 65 defined, 34 coral, 65 eyeglass holders, 178 crystal, rock, 66 sturdiness issues, 37 emerald, 65 finishes, crystal beads, 53, 57 fluorite, 65 finishing process. See also individual projects , 65, 67 for memory wire jewelry, 27 genuine, 68 paper-mâché beads and , 266 hematite, 65, 67 for thick cord jewelry, 26 iolite, 65 Fire Mountain Gems and Beads, 11, 317–318 jade, 65, 67 first aid kits, 85–86 , 65, 67 fishhook safety clasps, 37–38 , 66 fishing line (nylon thread), 22 mother-of-pearl, 66 5–6 year olds, projects for, 256–257 onyx, black, 64, 67 Floating Stone Drop Necklace, 73 , 67 floor coverings, 81 organizing and sorting, 82–83 Flower Seed Bead Bracelet, 110–113 pearls, 67 fluorite, 65 , 66 footrests, 80 pock crystal, 66 Freshwater Pearl and Rose Quartz Sweetheart quartz, rose, 66, 67 Bracelet, 199–200 rose quartz, 66, 67 Friendship Bracelet, 270–272 , 67 fringe, beaded, 236 serpentine, 66 Fringe Earrings, 117–120 sources for, 69–73 Fringed Lampshade, 236–238 , 66 Front Toggle Necklace, 158–160 tiger’s eye, 66, 67 full hard wire, 130 topaz, blue, 64 furniture, ergonomic, 79–81 , 66, 67 , 66, 67 general partnerships, 291–292 • G • Glass Beaded Necklace with Pendant, 160–162 Ganoksin Project, 319 glass pearls, 60 Garnet and Silver Bracelet, 167–168 Glittery Bugle Bead Barrettes, 272–273 garnets, 65, 67 gluing gauge fringe, 237 bead sizes, 52–53 pros and cons, 107–108 precious metal wire, 28 to wood, 239 wire, 130, 131 gem shows, 72–73 gold-filled jewelry, 29 Gemological Institute of America, 60 gold-finished jewelry, 29 gemstones gold-plated jewelry, 29 agate, 63 karat (k), 29 amazonite, 63, 67 wire, 28, 146 amber, 63–64 Goop adhesive, 108 amethyst, 64, 67 Goop E600 glue, 108 ametrine, 64 Greek-inspired jewelry design, 229–230 apatite, 64 guests, for jewelry making parties, 278–280 aquamarine, 64, 67 aventurine, 64, 67 birthstones, 58 • H • black onyx, 64, 67 half hard wire, 130 blue topaz, 64 half-back beads, 51 27_525719 index.qxd 11/29/04 2:06 PM Page 334

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half-drilled beads, 27 jasper, 65, 67 half-round wire, 130–131 jellyroll cane, 261 halogen lighting, 79 jewelry cleaners, 44 hand-knotted necklaces, length estimates, 23 jewelry-making and beading businesses. See hardness of wire, 130 businesses, setting up hat pins, 220, 223–224 jewelry-making classes, 325 headpins, 35 jewelry-making forums, 310 hemalyke, 72 jewelry-making parties hematite, 65, 67 bead bars, 276 Hematite Crystal , 128–129 charging for materials, 276–277 Hematite Eyeglass Cord, 177–179 furnishings and tools, 283–285 Hematite Stretch Bracelet, 92–93 invitations, 278–280 hemp cord, 25–26 projects for, 280–282 hobby, jewelry making as, 18–19 selling at, 304, 326 holes in beads set up, 19, 285–286 clay beads, 260–261, 263 snacks, 280 drilled, 51, 52 supplies, 285 paper-mâché beads and pendants, 265 time management, 282 reamed, 60 jigs Holiday Chandelier Earrings, 198–199 costs, 141 Holiday Decoration, 196–198 purchasing, 285 holidays, designing jewelry for, 194–204 using, 130 home decorating jump rings, 35 embellishment techniques, 235–242 wire wrapping techniques, 242–248 home-occupational permit, 290 • K • hook and eye clasps, 39, 145–146 karat (k), defined, 29 hoop earrings, 153 Kevlar thread, 23 horizontally drilled holes (beads), 51, 52 key chains, 176–177 housewares stores, 76 kid-proofing workspaces, 87 Hypo-cement, 108 kilns, for lampwork beads, 46 knotting beginning and ending strings, 103–106 • I • bracelets, 99–100 illusion necklaces, 17, 41–44, 158 double-strand, 95–96 imitation leather cord, 25 materials for, 93–94 incorporating, pros and cons, 292–293 necklaces, 96–98 Indian-Inspired Chandelier Earrings, 212–214 overview, 12 inspiration sources, books, 10 silk thread, 23 instant bond glues, 108 tools for, 94 instant gel adhesives, 108 traditional, 95 Internet party invitation-sending services, 279 as source for supplies, 70–71 • L • as source of inspiration, 10–11 lab-grown stones, 68–69 iolite, 65 labor costs, including in prices, 296–297 ionic cleaners, 44 ladder stitch (bead weaving), 115–116 Italian Charm Bracelet, 268–269 Lampshade Bead Strand, 248–250 lampshade, fringed, 236–238 lampwork beads, 46–48 • J • artists, 65 jade, 65, 67 Lapidary Journal (magazine), 72 Japanese-Inspired Jade Pendant Necklace, lapis lazuli, 66 208–210 27_525719 index.qxd 11/29/04 2:06 PM Page 335

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lariats (necklaces), 158 monofilament thread, 23 lark’s head knot, 105–106 mother-of-pearl, 66 lead motifs, ancient, 230–231 in crystal beads, 53 in , 29 leather and leatherette cord, 25 • N • legal issues (business setup), 289–290 (pearls), 62 legal services, LegalZoom Web site, 294 nail polish, as glue, 108 lengths, of necklaces, 157, 220 Native American Bear and Bone Necklace, lentil beads, 51 217–218 lighting workspace, 11, 78–79 Native American–inspired jewelry design limited liability corporations (LLCs), 292–293 materials and motifs, 214–215 limited partnerships, 291–292 Native American Bear and Bone Necklace, listings (online auctions), 307–308, 309 217–218 LLCs (limited liability corporations), 292–293 Native American–Inspired Necklace, 215–216 lobster claw claps, 39 natural gemstones, 68 long nose pliers, 32–33 necklace projects looms, thread for, 22 Alexandrite Surprise Necklace, 185–187 loop de loops (wire wrapping), 136 Asian-Inspired Good-Luck Necklace and loop-closing pliers, 32–33, 284 Earrings, 210–212 loops Crystal and Pearl Y-Necklace, 183–185 eye loops, 136–137 Fanciful Fairy Y-Necklace, 162–164 loop de loops, 136 Floating Stone Drop Necklace, 73 wrapped loops, 137–138 Front Toggle Necklace, 158–160 luster (pearls), 61 Glass Beaded Necklace with Pendant, 160–162 Hematite Crystal Choker, 128–129 Japanese-Inspired Jade Pendant Necklace, • M • 208–210 macramé cord, 25 Native American Bear and Bone Necklace, magazines 217–218 listing of, 320 Native American–Inspired Necklace, 215–216 as sources of inspiration, 11 1920’s-Inspired Tassel Necklace, 220–223 magnetic clasps, 40 Patriotic Polymer Clay Necklace, 202–204 magnifying glasses, 79 Polymer Clay Fossil Pendant Necklace, mailing lists, 305 266–268 mail-order businesses, 305–306 Princess Pearls with Ribbon Necklace, 190–192 malleability of wire, 130 Teardrop Seed Bead Necklace, 122–125 materials. See supplies and materials Tin-Cup Necklace, 96–98 materials lists. See individual beading projects Vase “Necklace,” 240–242 matinee necklaces, 157 Y-Shaped Necklace, 15–16 memory wire, 27, 128–129, 169–171 necklaces metal beads, 47 beaded, measuring for, 52–53 metals cord for, 23–26 sensitivity to, 36, 153–154 designing, 158 used in ancient Egypt, 232 illusion, project for, 17 used in ancient Greece and Rome, 229–230 lengths and types, 23, 157–158 metric conversions, 33–34 memory wire for, 27 micro-crimp pliers, 103 needle-nose pliers, 32–33 Miles, Elizabeth (Organizing For Dummies), 77 needles, beading, 110 mille fiori-style beads, 261 net stitch, 121–125 money. See also pricing jewelry; selling , 29 collecting at jewelry making parties, 276–277 nickel-plated jewelry, 29 credit card processing tools, 302, 311 1920’s-Inspired Tassel Necklace, 220–223 PayPal payment system, 309, 311 1940’s-Inspired Garnet Hat Pin, 223–224 27_525719 index.qxd 11/29/04 2:06 PM Page 336

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1950’s-Inspired Rat Pack Charm Bracelet, sources for, 69–73 224–226 types, 67 1960’s-Inspired Aquarius Earrings, 226–227 pendants, paper-mâché, 265–266 1970’s-Inspired Psimple Psychedelic Earrings, peridot, 66 227–228 Peruvian Beaded Key Chain, 176–177 niobium, 29 pewter, 29 nippers, 285 peyote stitch (bead weaving), 120–121 noise levels, in workspaces, 11 photo holder, wire and bead, 244–246 nylon cord, clear, 24 Photo Wine Charms, 242–244 nylon jaw pliers, 32–33 picture frame, beaded, 238–240 nylon thread (fishing line), 22 picture frame charms, 243 plastic coated wire, 28 , 29 • O • , 30 online selling pleather cord, 25 auctions, 306–309, 328 pliers business Web sites, 310–311 for crimping, 103, 322 options, 22 flat-nose, 26, 31, 284 onyx, black, 64, 67 for jewelry making parties, 284 opal, 67 round-nose, 14, 31, 284 order forms, 303 polishing clothes, 44 organizing and sorting polymer clay, 258–259 jewelry making supplies in workshop, 82–85 Polymer Clay Fossil Pendant Necklace, 266–268 materials for jewelry making parties, 276–277, Polymer Clay Tie-Dye Barrette, 273–274 284 post earrings, 36–37, 153–154 Organizing For Dummies (Roth and Miles), 77 Powley, Tammy (creative consultant), auction orient (pearls), 61 tips, 304, 309 oval beads, 49 practice, importance of, 23, 103, 323 overhand knots, 104–105 precious metal wire, 28 overhead costs, including in prices, 297 preschoolers, projects for, 256–257 preteens, projects for, 258 pricing jewelry • P • labor costs, 296–297 material and supply costs, 276–278, 295–296 panty hose, for vacuuming beads, 81, 255 overhead costs, 297 paper-mâché beads and pendants, 264–266 wholesale versus retail, 297, 306 parties, jewelry making princess necklaces, 157 bead bars, 276 Princess Pearls with Ribbon Necklace, 190–192 charging for materials, 276–277 project instructions for children, 286–287 African-Inspired Bracelet, 206–207 choosing projects, 280–282 Alexandrite Surprise Necklace, Bracelet, and furnishings and tools, 283–285 Earring Set, 185–186 inviting guests to, 278–280 Beaded Bookmark, 250–251 selling jewelry at, 326 Beaded Picture Frame, 238–240 set up for, 19, 285–286 Beaded “S” Scroll Bracelet, 134–136 snacks, 280 Beaded Watch with Interchangeable Band, supplies, 285 173–174 time management, 282 Big and Small Bauble Earrings, 155–156 partnerships, 291–292 Bridal Earrings, 192–193 Patriotic Polymer Clay Necklace, 202–204 Carnelian and Pearl Stretch Bracelet, 165–166 PayPal payment system, 309, 311 Celtic Wrapped Earrings, 142–144 pearls Celtic Knot Pendant on Leather Cord, 13–15 organizing and sorting, 82–83 Crystal and Pearl Y-Necklace, 183–185 overview, 58–60 27_525719 index.qxd 11/29/04 2:06 PM Page 337

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Crystal Drop Earrings, 54–56 Uber-Long Crystal and Sterling earrings, Elegant Crystal and Freshwater Pearl Bracelet, 188–189 99–100 Vase “Necklace,” 240–242 Fanciful Fairy Y-Necklace, 162–164 Venetian Glass Drop Earrings, 154–155 Floating Stone Drop Necklace, 73–74 Wire and Bead Scroll Photo Holder, 244–246 Flower Seed Bead Bracelet, 110–113 Wrapped Beaded Earrings, 139–141 Freshwater Pearl and Rose Quartz Sweetheart projects Bracelet, 199–200 for children, 266–274 Friendship Bracelet, 270–272 for the home, 235–251 Fringe Earrings, 117–120 illusion necklaces, 41–44 Fringed Lampshade, 236–238 for jewelry making parties, 280–282 Front Toggle Necklace, 158–160 overview, 15–18 Garnet and Silver Bracelet, 167–168 Pumpkin Anklet, 194–196 Glass Beaded Necklace with Pendant, 160–162 Glittery Bugle Bead Barrettes, 272–273 Hematite Crystal Choker, 128–129 • Q • Hematite Eyeglass Cord, 177–179 quartz, rose, 66, 67 Hematite Stretch Bracelet, 92–93 Holiday Chandelier Earrings, 198–199 Holiday Decoration, 196–198 • R • Hook and eye clasps, 145–146 Indian-Inspired Chandelier Earrings, 212–214 registering business name, 293 Italian Charm Bracelet, 268–269 retail prices, 297, 306 Japanese-Inspired Jade Pendant Necklace, retro-look designs, 219–228 208–210 ribbon, beading on, 24 Lampshade Bead Strand, 248–250 rings, memory wire for, 27 Memory Wire Cuff Bracelet, 169–171 Rio Grande jewelry supplies, 26, 318 Native American Bear and Bone Necklace, rock crystal, 66 217–218 Roman-inspired jewelry designs, 229–230 Native American–Inspired Necklace, 215–216 rondelle beads, 51 1920’s-Inspired Tassel Necklace, 220–223 rope necklaces, 157 1940’s-Inspired Garnet Hat Pin, 223–224 rosary pliers, 32–33 1950’s-Inspired Rat Pack Charm Bracelet, rose quartz, 66, 67 224–226 Roth, Eileen (Organizing For Dummies), 77 1960’s-Inspired Aquarius Earrings, 226–227 rough beads, thread for, 23 1970’s-Inspired Psimple Psychedelic Earrings, round beads, 49 227–228 round wire, 130 Patriotic Polymer Clay Necklace, 202–204 round-nose pliers, 14, 31, 284 Peruvian Beaded Key Chain, 176–177 rubber cord, 26 Photo Wine Charms, 242–244 Polymer Clay Fossil Pendant Necklace, 266–268 • S • Polymer Clay Tie-Dye Barrette, 273–274 “S” clasps, 39 Princess Pearls with Ribbon Necklace, 190–192 “S” hook clasps, 146–147 Pumpkin Anklet, 194–196 “S” scrolls (wire wrapping), 133–136 Semi-Precious Stone Anklet, 175–176 “S” Wire Earrings, 147 “S” Hook Clasps, 146–147 safety equipment, 85–86 “S” Wire Earrings, 147 safety issue, 86 Springtime Egg Stretch Bracelet, 201–202 sapphire, 67 Sun Catcher, 246–248 satin cord, 24 Teardrop Seed Bead Necklace, 122–125 SBA (Small Business Administration) services, Three-Strand Mom’s Beaded Bracelet, 171–173 294–295 Tin-Cup Necklace, 96–98 school colors, designing jewelry using, 256 27_525719 index.qxd 11/29/04 2:06 PM Page 338

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scissors, 110 sizes seed beads pearls, 61 bead weaving using, 110 seed beads, 48 sizes and uses, 47–48 wire, 130, 131 thread for, 22, 23 slip knots, 104–105 self-hardening clay, 258 Small Business Administration (SBA) services, selling. See also businesses, setting up 294–295 approaches, 19 snacks, for jewelry making parties, 280 at art and crafts shows, 298–303 sole proprietorships, 291 at boutiques and shops, 306 sonic cleaners, 44 consignment shops, 312–314 sorting trays, 84–85, 284 at home jewelry-selling parties, 304 sources for supplies. See supplies and materials leasing space in shops, 311–312 spacer beads, 47, 49 mail-order businesses, 305–306 Special-T illusion glue, 107 online auctions, 306–309 speckled canes, 263–264 pricing, 295–298 split rings, 35 at shows, 298–303 split- pliers, 32–33, 284 through online auctions, 306–311 springring clasps, 38–39 through Web sites, 310–311 Springtime Egg Stretch Bracelet, 201–202 tips for, 326–328 square knot, 105–106 Semi-Precious Stone Anklet, 175–176 steel cord, stainless, 24–25 Sendomatic Web site, 279 steel, surgical, 30 serpentine, 66 , 30 setting up. See also workspaces stocking up. See supplies and materials at art and crafts shows, 300–303 stones. See gemstones jewelry making and beading businesses, stone-setting pliers, 32–33 289–295 stores 7–10 year olds, projects for, 256–257 selling jewelry to, 306 shapes as source for beads, pearls, stone, 69–70 of beads, 49–51 storing and organizing stock, 82–85 of pearls, 61–62 stretch bracelets shipping charges (online auctions), 308–309 cord for, 23–24 shopping carts, 311 projects, 15–16, 165–168, 201–202 shops stringing consignment shops, 312 beginning and ending strings, 100–106 leasing space in, 311–312 Celtic Knot Pendant on Leather Cord, 13–15 selling jewelry at, 328 cords for, 23–26 shoulder duster earrings, 152 gluing with, 107–108 shows knotting with, 93–100 art and crafts, selling at, 298–303, 327 overview, 12 flower and home, selling at, 327 stretch bracelets, 92–93 gem and bead, buying at, 72–73 threads for, 21–23 Silamide thread, 22 wire for, 26–30 silk cord, 26 studs, 220 silk thread, 23 sturdiness, of earring findings, 37 silver suede cord, 25 beads, 25, 47 Sun Catcher, 246–248 designing using, 190, 206, 232 Supplemax nylon cord, 24 nickel silver, 29 supplies and materials silver-finish, 29 bulk purchases, 70–72 silver-plate, 29 choosing carefully, 254 sterling, 30 costs of, including in prices, 295–296 uses for, 67 craft and bead stores, 69–70 simulated gemstones, 68 for craft show displays, 300–302 27_525719 index.qxd 11/29/04 2:06 PM Page 339

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gem and bead shows, 72–73 quality, importance of, 322 at jewelry making parties, 276–277, 285 round-nose pliers, 14 quality, importance of, 321 sorting trays, 84, 284 sources for beads, pearls and gems, 11, 69–73, wire cutters, 31 306, 317–319 for wire wrapping, 132 sources for findings, 317–319 for working with children, 254 surface quality (pearls), 62 topaz, blue, 64 surgical steel, 30, 154 torpedo clasps, 40 Swarovski Austrian crystals, 56 tourmaline, 66, 67 symbolism trash cans, 86 for holiday jewelry, 194 trays, sorting, 84–85, 284 of semi-precious metals and stones, 67 tri-cord knotter, 94 synthetic gemstones, 68–69 troy ounce, 30 tube beads, 51 tube clasps, 38 • T • Tucson International Bead and Gem Show, 72 tables, turquoise, 66, 67 for craft show displays, 301 tweezers, knotting, 94 for jewelry making parties, 283–285 workspace, 80 tanzanite, 66 • U • Tax ID Number (TIN), 290–291 Uber-Long Crystal and Sterling earrings, teardrop beads, 49 188–189 Teardrop Seed Bead Necklace, 122–125 unfinished projects, storing, 12 techniques, overview, 12–13. See also stringing, wire wrapping, and individual projects theme parties, 279 • V • thread vacuuming tips, 81 for bead weaving, 109 Vase “Necklace,” 240–242 monofilament thread, 23 Venetian Glass Drop Earrings, 154–155 nylon thread (fishing line), 22 ventilation, 76 silk, 23 vermeil thread conditioner, 110 beads, 47 weights, 22 clasps, 29 3–4 year olds, projects for, 256–257 vertically drilled holes (beads), 51, 52 Three-Strand Mom’s Beaded Bracelet, 171–173 vintage jewelry, cleaning, 44 tiger’s eye, 66, 67 time, managing during jewelry making parties, 282 • W • TIN (Tax ID Number), 290–291 Tin-Cup Necklace, 96–98 Web site, your own, selling jewelry using, , 30 310–311, 327–328 toggle clasps, 39 Web sites, resources tools and equipment. See also individual projects About.com, 319 basic tools, 31 art and crafts show listings, 298–299 bead board organizers, 83 The Bead Shop, 318 bead reamers, 60 Beadalon memory wire, 27 for finishing thick cord jewelry, 26 brochure printers, 305 for jewelry making parties, 283–285 BUILD entrepreneurial program, 293 for knotting, 94 crafts stores, 70 maintaining, 322 eBay auction site, 319 for making clay beads, 259 ergonomic furniture, 79–80 pliers, 14, 26, 31–32, 103 Fire Mountain Gems and Beads, 11, 318 Ganoksin Project, 319 27_525719 index.qxd 11/29/04 2:06 PM Page 340

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Web sites, resources (continued) tools and equipment, 132 Gemological Institute of America, 60 uses for, 13 hosting services, 310 Wrapped Beaded Earrings, 139–141 housewares stores, 76 wrapped beads, 138–139 jewelry , 151 wrapped loops, 137–138 jewelry making discussion groups, 310 zigzags and “S” scrolls, 133–136 jewelry-related magazines, 320 Wire-.com Web site, 319 jig sources, 142 wiring, electrical, 86 Lapidary Journal, 72 work mats legal services, 294 for bead weaving, 110 online jewelry auctions, 307 for jewelry making parties, 284 for party invitations, 279 workspaces Rio Grande jewelry supplies, 26, 318 activity levels, 11 Small Business Administration, 294–295 chairs, 79–80 WigJig, 318 choosing a location, 75–77, 86–87 Wire-Sculpture.com, 319 floor coverings, 81 weddings, designing jewelry for, 189–193 kid-friendly, 253–255 weights and measurements kid-proof, 87 karat (k), 29 light levels, 11 metric conversions, 33–34 lighting, 78–79 thread weights, 22 lockable doors, 12 troy ounce, 30 measuring space, 77–78 wholesale prices, 297, 306 movable workshops, 76 WigJig Web site, 318 noise levels, 11 wire. See also wire wrapping removing clutter, 77 for beading, 25, 27–28 safety and first aid equipment, 85–86 colored wire, 28 storing and organizing stock, 82–85 gauge, 130 tables, 80 hardness, 130 tools and equipment, 81–82 memory, 27 Wrapped Beaded Earrings, 139–141 plastic coated, 28 wrapped beads, 138–139 from precious metals, 28 wrapped loops (wire wrapping), 137–138 shapes of beads, 130–131 Wire and Bead Scroll Photo Holder, 244–246 wire coilers, 284 • Y • wire cutters, 31, 285 Y-shaped necklaces wire wrapping basic project, 15–16 Celtic Wrapped Earrings, 142–144 Crystal and Pearl Y-necklace, 183–185 clasps, 144–147 Fanciful Fairy Y-Necklace, 162–164 coils and loop de loops, 135–136 features, 158 eye loops, 136–137 gauge, 130 home decorating using, 242–248 • Z • jigs for, 141–144 Memory Wire Cuff Bracelet, 169–171 zigzags (wire wrapping), 133 memory wire for, 128 zoning issues, 290–291 precious metal wire, 139