27_525719 index.qxd 11/29/04 2:06 PM Page 329 Index 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 Necklace, 220–223 shipping charges, 308–309 1940’s-Inspired Garnet Hat Pin, 223–224 writing listings, 307–309 1950’s-Inspired Rat Pack Charm Bracelet, aventurine, 64, 67 224–226 1960’s-Inspired Aquarius Earrings, 226–227 1970’s-Inspired Psimple Psychedelic Earrings, 227–228 • B • Bali beads, 47 barrel clasps, 40 • A • barrette projects Glittery Bugle Bead 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 agate, 63 bead tip connectors, 41, 100 Alexandrite Surprise Necklace Bracelet, and bead weaving Earring Set, 185–187 brick stitch, 116–120 allergy, sensitivity to metals, 36, 153–154 daisy stitch, 114–115 alloy, 29 Flower Seed Bead Bracelet, 110–113 amazonite, 63, 67 Fringe Earrings, 117–120 amber, 63–64 ladder stitch, 115–116 amethyst, 64, 67 materials for, 109–110 ametrine, 64 net stitch, 121–125 anklets. See also bracelets peyote stitch, 120–121 memory wire for, 27 COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL uses for, 13 Pumpkin Anklet, 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 Watch 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 Jade Pendant Necklace, 208–210 27_525719 index.qxd 11/29/04 2:06 PM Page 330 330 Jewelry Making & Beading For Dummies beading wire. See also wire wrapping Freshwater Pearl and Rose Quartz Sweetheart uses for, 25, 27–28 Bracelet, 199–200 wire sizes, 131 Friendship Bracelet, 270–272 beads Garnet and Silver Bracelet, 167–168 African trade beads, 206 Hematite 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 pearls, 58–63 brass wire, 130. See also copper 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 pliers, 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 onyx, 64, 67 • C • blue topaz, 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 carnelian, 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 Index 331 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 precious metal, 29 clutches, 154 techniques, 13 coils (wire wrapping), 135–136 chairs, ergonomic, 79–80 cold calling, 313 chandelier earrings, 152 collar necklaces, 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 chokers (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 claw, 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 stainless steel, 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 gemstones, 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 332 332 Jewelry Making & Beading For Dummies 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 fashion 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 emerald, 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