Metalworking 101 for Beaders: Create Custom Findings, Pendants & Projects

Candie explains how to enhance your beading pieces with techniques that include soldering, sawing and annealing, riveting, weaving, doming, piercing, texturing, applying finishes, and more! The book also includes over 30 striking jewelry projects to try!

Trying to find the perfect clasp or unique bead cap to showcase a favorite bead? Stop searching—and make your own! Metalworking 101 for Beaders provides detailed advice about tools and materials, step-by-step photos of the latest techniques, and a dedicated and delightful teacher to guide you through it all

Candie explains how to enhance your beading pieces with techniques that include soldering, sawing and annealing, riveting, weaving, doming, piercing, texturing, applying finishes, and more! The book also includes over 30 striking jewelry projects to try!

CANDIE COOPER graduated from Purdue University with degrees in fine arts and art education. She’s a member of the International Feltmakers Association and Society of North American Goldsmiths. Her other titles include Felted Jewelry (2007) and Designer Needle Felting (2007).