Findings & Finishings

by Sharon Bateman

Book Overview

Choosing the right findings and finishing techniques can transform an ordinary piece of jewelry from simple to stunning. This guide describes how to use purchased findings, provides techniques for... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1931499403
• ISBN13: 9781931499408
• Release Date: October 2003
• Publisher: Interweave Press
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.5" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Great book to take your beadwork to the next level!

The opening chapters give a simple but thorough overview of beads, threads, wires, tools you'll need, and the basics of working with beads and wire. True to the title, the strength of this book is her chapters on findings and finishings. These ending details can take your bead work from homemade to wow! The photos and instructions are very comprehensive. This book includes at least 100 different techniques using purchased findings and ones you make yourself. All types of findings are covered: * Head and Eye Pins * Spacing Bars and Connectors * Terminals * Spacers * Crimps * Clasps * Ear Wires * Pins Many of these ideas are very innovative. I was even more fascinated by the finishings chapters. They included some great ideas for edges, fringes and original beadwork on findings. The photo gallery will inspire you to branch out from her ideas even more. Highly recommended to take your beadwork to a new level of expertise.

best basic beading book I've found

This book is an excellent investment for a beginning beader.I've looked at alot of books about beading.This one covers all those questions I've had about how to use findings to put my jewelry pieces together,and finish them with a professional look.I highly recomend this book.

A good how to and idea book.

There are a number of inovative and enjoyable ideas in this little book. I say enjoyable because these are not the average findings or finishings. It helps to know some basics of beading, however a patient beginner can make these items because the instructions are well done and include picture guides. The rewards of finishing one of these pieces is well worth it. I had to try one more for a friend and got puffed up because she really liked it AND I knew she would not be seeing this bracelet on any one else. I say give this book a chance.

Excellent book!

This is an excellent book for those who want to create a complete piece by hand, no store bought items. This book gave me great inspiration for my making my own clasps. I was very pleased. Donna Atascadero, CA

Beautiful, well instructed

this is a great resource book. You don't just get great finding ideas and instructions, but beautiful examples of the work. It inspired some new ideas. Very enjoyable and beautiful.