This easy-to-follow visual guide speeds you right into the basics of jewelry making: assembling your gear; working with pliers; and fine-tuning your stringing, bead weaving, and wire wrapping skills. You[alpha]ll use elastic cord, ribbon, leather, a wire jig, and more to make bracelets, bookmarks, pendants, and napkin rings. Before you know it, you[alpha]ll take your skills to the next level and beyond, using multiple techniques and materials on thrilling and unconventional designs. Discover how to: Make more than 75 fresh, fun, and practical projects - Hone your basic jewelry making skills - Work with silver, leather, glass beads, and crystals - Create rings, bracelets, phone covers, wine charms, and more - Use bead crimping, knotting, and weaving to make beautiful designs - Make stunning earrings and necklaces using a wire jig - Fabricate beads and wire components - and Find nontraditional materials such as hardware, beach glass, and more.