About this item
With the expert guidance of jewelry-making expert Tammy Powley in First Time Jewelry Making, your goal is within reach. The detailed descriptions of materials and easy step-by-step instructions for a variety of techniques will have you making earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and more in no time. The book guides you through the basics for a variety of jewelry mediums and methods, from bead stringing and wirework to chain making, metalwork, resin, and more. Simple projects like the Red Rhapsody Beaded Chain Bracelet, the Silver Metal Clay Link Earrings, and the Japanese Paper Ladybug Resin Pendant introduce you to skills you'll use often as you continue to learn about and explore jewelry making. With First Time Jewelry Making, you'll soon be creating your own amazing jewelry designs with confidence.
About the Author
Tammy Powley is a writer, designer, and teacher. She is an avid crafter and especially enjoys jewelry making and needle-arts. Tammy is the author of several jewelry books, including The Complete Photo Guide to Jewelry Making; Jewelry and Beading Designs for Dummies; Making Mixed Media and Memory Jewelry; Making Designer Seed Bead, Stone, and Crystal Jewelry; and Making Designer Bead and Wire Jewelry. Other book publications include Crafting Memories: A Novel of Family and Remembering; and Women of Florida Fiction: Essays on 12 Sunshine State Writers. Her short fiction "Pot Luck Party" was published by Constellations (http://www.constellations-lit.com) and "In Search of the Yoga Master" was published by Typehouse Literary Magazine (https://typehousemagazine.com/ volume 5, no. 1, issue 13) . Besides print publications, Tammy writes her own blog at http://www.tammypowley.com and publishes vlogs and videos on her YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/TammyPowley. Tammy has studied a large variety of jewelry techniques, from beading to metalsmithing, and has worked extensively with glass, fibers, and paper art. After spending eight years on the art show circuit, she eventually turned to writing about art, though she continues to sell her work through special commissions.Along with working as a freelance writer, Tammy is a Professor of English and teaches composition, literature, creative writing, and technical writing. She resides in South Florida with her husband, Michael, and a house full of dogs and cats.
