Author:
Asahi Shimbun Publishing
Translator:
Ahi Ryu
Publisher:
Yashodo
Publication Date:
May 24, 2022
Format:
Paperback / 192 pages / 19 x 26 x 1.2 cm / Standard Grade / Full-color Printing / First Edition
Book Description:
From essential basic tools and techniques,
to various bead stringing, natural stones, water rhinestones, floral materials, and even miniature models!
All the must-learn skills for handmade jewelry and a variety of stylish accessories—comprehensively organized in one book!
Although "handmade jewelry" is quite common in daily life,
surprisingly few people wear their own creations.
Perhaps because the accessories don’t match the outfit at hand,
or because they look somewhat rough due to the handmade nature,
it’s a shame to give up on your heartfelt work for these reasons.
If you carefully learn and compile jewelry-making techniques from this book,
you’ll be able to create satisfying pieces and incorporate them into your daily outfits—
that would be wonderful.
This book features over 370 pieces of jewelry suitable for various occasions,
with detailed illustrations and step-by-step instructions that are easy to understand.
Join the handmade jewelry movement,
enjoy more fun, and craft higher-quality finished pieces!
★ Building a solid foundation in jewelry-making skills:
■ How to use single loops and C-clips
■ How to use T-pins and 9-pin needles
■ Connecting eyeglass findings and freely stringing accessories
■ How to enlarge chain links
■ How to clean pearl holes
■ How to use crimp beads and bead stoppers
■ How to use cord end clips and ribbon clamps
■ How to use water rhinestone chains
■ How to secure honeycomb mesh panels
■ How to secure prong settings
■ How to apply glue with adhesive
■ Knotting and braiding techniques
★ Mastering techniques for multiple materials:
■ Basic styles with endless variations: connecting and stringing various shaped beads, metal findings, natural stones—creating personalized necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and rings freely in your preferred style.
■ Creating original UV resin accessories: pouring resin into molds, coloring UV resin, creating gradient effects, removing bubbles, using UV resin as an adhesive…
■ Making beautiful flower accessories with clay: learning clay coloring, mold making, shaping, and other essential techniques.
■ Lightweight tassels: not just using embroidery thread! Delicate chains and ribbons can also create unique, stylish tassels.
■ Bead embroidery and weaving: focusing on small beads, playing with colors and patterns, and adding sequins and tube beads for richer, more interesting designs.
■ Miniature models: tiny character figures, currently very popular, can also be used as jewelry materials! Simple gluing, drilling, stringing, or embedding in UV resin makes for fun and eye-catching unique designs.
★ Flexible use of materials and trendy mixed styles, unleashing women’s versatile and charming appeal:
Small beads, sparkling rhinestones, natural floral materials, luxurious metallic findings, lively lightweight tassels, fashionable statement pieces…
While thinking about matching with your wardrobe and selecting DIY materials at hand, the fun begins!
Create several pieces in different styles and color schemes,
and depending on your mood, occasion, or outfit, you’ll have more options,
easily transforming your look and style to showcase different charms!
Table of Contents:
Today’s outfit depends on your accessories
ENJOY HANDMADE
SIMPLE ACCESSORIES
PART ① Basic Styles
Necklaces
Earrings
Rings
Bracelets & Anklets
RESIN ACCESSORIES
PART ② Resin-sealed Jewelry
Floral Resin Jewelry
Heart-shaped Resin Jewelry
Neon-colored Jewelry
Star & Moon Jewelry
PART ③ Statement Pieces
BOTANICAL ACCESSORIES
PART ④ Nature-inspired Jewelry
Artificial & Dried Flower Jewelry
Clay-made Jewelry
Floral-shaped Findings
GOLD & SILVER ACCESSORIES
PART ⑤ Gold & Silver Jewelry
SMALL BEADS ACCESSORIES
PART ⑥ Small Bead Jewelry
Bead Embroidery Jewelry
Bead Weaving Jewelry
DIORAMA ACCESSORIES
PART ⑦ Miniature Model Jewelry
BASIC LESSONS
Pre-prepared Basic Tools P.168
Basic Materials Used in This Book P.170
Fundamental Techniques P.176
