In Bead and Wire Jewelry Exposed, authors Katie Hacker, Fernando DaSilva and Margot Potter offer over 50 high-fashion jewelry pieces made using unique techniques that reveal typically hidden components like beading wire, cording, findings, tubing and chain as the central focus of the design. While the pieces may look complex, the techniques are simple enough for beginners - yet sophisticated enough for veteran jewelry crafters. A comprehensive getting started section gives crafters information on the supplies, tools and techniques they'll need to make all of the projects in the book, and the broad range of styles guarantees appeal for all audiences.

The concept of exposed jewelry is unique to the marketplace - no other title focuses on exposing wire and other materials that have traditionally been "hidden" in jewelry (such as tubing, findings, chain, etc.

The combination of three different designers presents a variety of styles and techniques, perfect for beading enthusiasts of all levels.

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INSPIRATION IS ALL AROUND YOU, and this is the book to help you make the most of it! Every chapter is a celebration of all things arts and craftastic. Every project is fun to make and every technique is easy to master. So, get out a smock and beret and forget the naysayers--you are about to reintroduce yourself to your inner art girl! Hip, Hip Hooray!

Throughout the pages of The Impatient Beader Gets Inspired, you'll learn easy ways to full design inspiration from your day-to-day world to make fabulous jewelry and accessories. You'll discover a delightful diversity of fun techniques like jewelry making, découpage, soldering, embroidery, Hot Fix crystal application, polymer clay and more.

Inside you'll find:
* an accessible and friendly guide to design principles, from how to keep an art journal to the basics of color theory
* a huge selection of gorgeous, one-of-a-kind jewelry andaccessory projects including necklaces, bracelets, rings, pins,embellished tops, handbags and more
* the design inspiration for each project, including a picture of the object that inspired the piece
* an easy-to-follow skill level guide that tells you whether a project calls for the skills of a "Crafty Virgin," a "Crafty Vixen" or a "Crafty Goddess"
* "Patience Booster" and "Take It from Me" tips to help make your beading go smoothly

Meet the Impatient Beader
Margot Potter is a woman of many talents...author, designer, actress, vocalist, poet, songwriter, TV personality, thrift store treasure repurposer and mom to the world's coolest kid. She resides with her family, a flock of pecky chickens and a snarky, barky terrier named Mrs. Fellerbee near Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Having completed the world's sparkliest tiara, Margot is now hard at work on the world's largest ball of string...ok, not really...but she is busy packing her bags for a new adventure....

Written in Margot's humorous voice, Beyond the Bead leads readers through a series of techniques for creating unique mixed-media jewelry. Step-by-step instruction is provided for all the techniques including working with glass, resin and plastic, polymer and metal clay, felt and fibers, hardware store goods, paper art supplies and even odds and ends from around the home. A gallery of finished pieces that utilize those same techniques fill each chapter, inspiring readers to create pieces all their own.

Focuses on teaching techniques versus the traditional format of step-by-step projects by demonstrating a variety of techniques then showing a gallery of finished projects using them in different ways....