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Hello fellow beaders! We are glad to be back to blogging after a little bit of a hiatus. During the time away, we have had several big projects in the works. Over then next few days, you will find out about them. Today’s post, though, happens to be about the one that we are most excited to share with you!
Simple Beginnings: Beading by Suzann Sladcik Wilson and published by Fox Chapel Publishers. Available on Amazon.com for pre-order now!
Tada! It is the cover for our brand new book “Simple Beginnings: Beading” being published by Fox Chapel Publishing! How cool is that?! Even more cool is that it is available for pre-order from Amazon.com. You can click here to order it.
The book contains projects that are easy enough for an absolute beginner, and yet will inspire experienced beaders. The photographs for the projects are beautiful and plentiful. The appendix has FAQ with many resources that jewelry makers are looking for.
Fox Chapel has been an excellent company to work with. Writing a book for the first time can be extremely challenging. They walked me through the process with the up most professionalism and understanding. For that, I am truly grateful.
What advice would you give to a beginning beader? Leave us a comment and let us know. One lucky commenter will win a signed copy of my book when it is released! Contest ends on 8/7/2011.
If you have any questions about beading, or Simple Beginnings: Beading, please feel free to contact me at 224-305-3321 or Suzann@Beadphoria.com. Always happy to share the joy of beading with you, Suzann Sladcik Wilson of Beadphoria.com and BeadphoriaBoutique.com.
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Start out with a SIMPLE Project-earrings or a bracelet….And Keep a NOTEBOOK with you at all times to jot down your ideas. I usually get my best ideas when I am trying to fall asleep-and if I don’t write them down-I WILL forget them!! lol
Thanks, Stacy! That is a great idea about the notebook. I have numerous napkins and scraps of paper with design ideas on them. LOL!
My advice would be to by the best jewelry tools you can afford. Cheap tools scratch and damage your pieces. You also have to replace them quickly. Quality tools are worth the money!
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Invest on high quality tools. Even if you just get a couple of pliers, make sure that they are good ones as they will make a difference on handling wire and the finish of your pieces as they give you a steady hand and precision.
Another will be to practice your designs on cheap wire. Once you get the hang of a new technique it is the right time to use sterling silver or any other good quality wire.
This two will save you money on the long run and will give your designs a very good finish.
LOVE those earrings!!!