"To develop a successful jewelry line, designers have to be more than just creative artists--they have to understand the ins and outs of running a crafts business. Emilie Shapiro's ... guide explores the many facets of creating a quality handmade collection that people will buy, including where to sell your work, how to do small-scale production, how to carry out market research and publicity, [and] how to price and present your pieces for greatest...

Comprehensive guide to the tools and techniques for making all types of jewelry boasts more than 700 large format color photos.

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Show your friends how much you care—and add instant fashion to any outfit—with a friendship bracelet you can make yourself. Through clear, photographed instructions, learn to make 35 colorful and classic designs ranging from simple to complicated that require only basic materials and craft techniques like braiding, macramé, and weaving. With a variety of cool textures, beadwork, and knots, these...

Whether you're interested in fine jewelry or mineralogy, this book provides in-depth information about all the major gem types. The text reveals the riches of the Earth from raw minerals to jewelry pieces. It also explains the science, history, and mythology that surround the gems.

Step-by-step instructions for over 40 projects demystifies the design process and teaches beaders to pull design inspiration from the world around them.