Jewelry in a Flash

Step-by-step photos and instructions make more than 40 projects easy to complete, while detailed supply lists simplify shopping, making beading easier than ever. Whether you have an hour, or just fifteen minutes to put together a last-minute gift or accessory, Jewelry in a Flash will ensure that you have enough time to create beautiful pieces.

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Author: From BeadStyle magazine
Softcover; 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 96 pages; 300 color photos; ISBN: 9780871162687

From the editors of BeadStyle magazine.

4 Introduction
5 Basics - A step-by-step reference to key jewelry-making techniques used in bead-stringing projects
7 Beader’s Glossary - A visual guide to beads, findings, and tools

FAST under 60 minutes
10 Elegance within reach: A burst of color looks radiant in a necklace and earrings

12 Big baubles, no troubles: Necklace and bracelet loom large

14 String a fabulous crystal set: Beading cones accent a crystal necklace, bracelet, and earrings

16 Tie up a fast necklace: Natural materials make for down-to-earth fashion

18 The one and only: Wire coils suspend a single bead for one-of-a-kind style

20 Style at the touch of a button: Turquoise and gold unite in a quick bracelet and lariat

22 Add personality with a floral focal piece: A nature-themed pendant inspires a chain-and-crystal necklace

24 Briolette bangle: Attach briolettes to a bracelet form for a stylish bangle

26 Wear your hearts on your sleeve: Mix vintage hearts in a bracelet and earrings

29 Do the twist: Big beads make for a snappy necklace, bracelet, and earrings

32 Zigzag dangles: Showcase bright beads on striking earrings

34 Breeze through a briolette necklace: A simple pattern makes short work of stringing a two-strand necklace

36 Pearl-drops pendant: Fashion a simple and sophisticated custom dangle

FASTER under 30 minutes
40 Easy as 1-2-3: String a simple multistrand look with finished chains

42 Subtle style: An understated necklace design is easily adapted to a bracelet

44 This sharp curve won’t slow you down: Textured beads add depth to a simple curved design

46 String a shimmery strand: Coin pearls add gleaming elegance to an easy necklace and earrings

48 Think inside the box: Cut-out gemstones make a fashionable framework for a bracelet and earrings

50 Add sparkle in a flash: A mix of crystals adorns a delicate chain necklace

52 Boulder dash: Sprint through a necklace by focusing on big beads

54 Steer by the stars: Connect charms and beads to make a celestial bracelet and earrings

56 Maximum impact, minimal effort: Group Venetian-glass focal beads at the front of a chain necklace

58 Venture into the woods: Try different colors and textures for a range of looks

60 Quick leaf bracelet: Larger accent beads make stringing easy

62 Around the block: String a quick memory-wire necklace with gemstones in geometric shapes

64 Seasonal beauty: Classical elements bring evergreen style suitable for any season

66 New York minute: Make a casual necklace in no time

68 Hammered wire earrings: Hammering creates a matte finish for these wire earrings

FASTEST under 15 minutes
70 Jump through hoops the easy way: Accent wooden hoop earrings with beads and chain

72 Art interchange: Swap art beads for time-saving necklace options

74 Cross promotion: String a bold pearl necklace and earrings in minutes

76 Take the bracelet express: Colorful beads drive a wristful of sporty bracelets

78 Capture a golden glow: Necklace, bracelet, and earrings catch the light

80 Expedite your earrings: With a quick turn of wire, get instant earrings

82 A passion for poppies: Wrap fresh flower rings

83 Showcase a simple pendant: Gemstones and silver harmonize with nature

84 Sowing the seeds: String seed beads with a few gemstone chips and add a clasp

86 No tools necessary: A scalloped necklace wire is the first step toward endless stringing options

88 String a classic bracelet in a snap: Large rectangular beads are a stylish shortcut to quick and easy jewelry

90 String kite-shaped beads for style on the fly: A necklace of kite-shaped beads makes for high fashion

92 Lending an earring: String a quick, elegant necklace with an earring as a pendant

94 Pretty practical: Merge contemporary and classic styles in a casual necklace

95 Contributors

Want some projects to fit in while working on your 6 months-in-the-works-masterpiece? Jewelry in a Flash may be just the book for you.
Forty-two projects of varying complexity are shown in glorious color, with close up, step-by-step directions. The techniques overview provides a guide to tools and materials needed for the projects in the book. Complete supply lists for each project make it easy to make sure you have everything on hand when the mood strikes.
Many books with "fast" or "quick" projects seem to lose something in translation. They lack in design basics, style and innovation. Not so here. The projects are fashion forward, attractive and something you'll be proud to say you have made. I especially like Do the Twist, Zigzag Dangles, and Think inside the Box.
-Charlene Anderson

Ever find yourself in a hurry, but in desparate need of the perfect pair of earrings or stylish necklace to wear with that funky outfit you just purchased? If so, "Jewelry in a Flash, Easy Earrings, Bracelets, & Necklaces in Under 1 Hour" (Kalmbach Books/$19.95) will have you out-the-door in no time wearing a new piece of jewelry you made yourself!
This just released book "from the publisher of 'BeadStyle' magazine," is divided into three categories based on the time it takes to complete a project. They include fast (under 60 minutes), faster (30 minutes or less) and fastest (15 minutes or less) which means you can choose your project based on the time you have to spare. What a great idea! No more excuses for not having the jewelry needed to complete your outfit.
What's so amazing about the finished projects is that they actually look as though you put a lot of time into designing and creating each piece. Supplies used with the projects include chains, semi-precious stones, pearls and beads of all types -- wooden, seed, felted, glass and more.
-Jocelynn Brown, The Detroit News

I loved the range of projects and styles in Jewelry In a Flash. It started with a simply crystal bicone project that resembles “floating” beads but is actually much easier to make. Next was a great contrast with large gemstone and wooden beads–a bold design. Another used leather cording tied between each bead.
One of the other fantastci things about this book is the sheer NUMBER of projects and designs! Over 90 projects are right here, complete with instructions and component lists. Really, you could make a different piece of jewelry every day for 3 months! Very few of my reference books contain this many projects; in fact, most have less than 50! So, for the money, you will get tons of ideas and inspirations for your work.
This is a great design book to add to your library! Especially if you are fairly new to beading or are looking for simple designs to add to your available inventory. This would also be great to encourage new beaders since they can have something completed relatively quickly! Teenager or pre-teen designers will find lots of inspiration here also
One of the early projects is a cute bangle, that is actually shown in both silver and gold. I saw this and now have the bangle component in stock! The colors of the stones are blue and yellow, very current colors for this year! And the charms they show are easy to find! But what girl over age 12 can't use a cute bangle bracelet? Depending on the charms and stones selected this design works for 12 to 90! And at a very billfold-friendly cost!
In an entirely different design style and focus, I wanted to high-light this bracelet and earring set. I simply love the stone in a stone look (check out my etsy page in the link below and you will find a couple). This one, featuring deep green diamonds and lighter green discs, really has a rich look. Plus there are actually 3 different earring designs provided in this one project! This is in the under 30 minute section--you could easily make and wear this the same day! It's aptly named "Think Inside the Box."
Teri Baskett with S & T Creations
http://sandtcreations.etsy.com

Jewelry in a Flash provides a fine and rewarding survey of quick, easy and stylish jewelry that can be made in 50 minutes or less. Some forty-two easy projects display all the basics of technique and offer complete supply lists for each project. Newcomers will find this an excellent introduction to the art.
-California Bookwatch