Natural Jewelry Pocket Guide

Natural Jewelry Pocket Guide
Gifted by Leisure Arts
Reviewed by Laura Plack

Use this little pocket guide to get in touch with nature through your jewelry making. With this Natural Jewelry Pocket Guide from Leisure Arts, learn how to make amazing jewelry with earthy beads, shells, and natural fibers. This guide will teach you about basic jewelry components, jewelry making tools, and how to make basic knots. Plus, learn six inspiring projects. There is so much in this little guide book!

Textured fibers add an earthy tone to any piece of jewelry. This handy guide offers a visual chart describing various types of fiber, from hemp cord to jute cord to waxed linen cord. You will also get a great overview of jewelry components such as fibers, beads, jump rings, and shells. Then continue on in this accordion-style guide to find out how to use jump rings, how to use fold-over tab cord ends, and how to tie knots. From square knots to a right half hitch knot, you'll be prepared to make so many different knotted jewelry pieces.

Projects in the pocket guide include everything from hemp bracelets to rustic earrings to a peace necklace. If you are a beginning jewelry maker, or are simply looking to try more earthy toned patterns, this trusty guide is for you. Small enough to fit in your purse, but still large enough that it is easy to read, this laminated guide book is a great resource for jewelry making.Diamonds and crystals are sparkly and glamorous, but sometimes it is fun to get to experiment with more nature inspired jewelry. With step-by-step instructions and easy to follow instructions, making natural jewelry has never been simpler than with this helpful reference guide.