MAKING JEWELRY - How-to library - Art to Go, Decoration in History and More

Sep 29, 2026

Making Jewelry introduces beginner-friendly craft projects for children, guiding readers to find inspiration and turn ideas into wearable art. The book emphasizes safe, thoughtful handling of materials and tools while building foundational skills such as bead stringing and wire work. It also connects jewelry making to history and decoration traditions, then supports step-by-step creation of multiple projects including accessories and decorative pieces. Reference sections like a glossary, tips, and index support independent learning.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryLifestyle

FormatPDF

Pages40

Reading Time1 h 2 min

AccessFree to download

Art to Go!

Decoration in History

Basic Tools

Stringing Beads

Working with Wire

Nifty Knots

Decoupage

Candy Wrapper Cuff Bracelet

Party Pom-pom Ribbon Barrette

Swirly Spiral Earrings

Picture-Perfect Anklet

Tied Together Forever Necklaces

Endless Possibilities

Glossary

Tip

For More Information

Index

About the Author

# HOW-TOLiBRARY MAKINGJEWELRYBy Dana Meachen Rau·Illustrated by Kathleen PetelinsekESEN Digitized by the Internet Archivein 2019 with funding fromKahle/Austin Foundation https://archive.org/details/makingjewelry0000raud j745.5942 RAU Rau,Dana Meachen,1971- Making jewelry /by Dana Meachen Rau;illustrated by Kathleen Petelinsek. 31825006682820Carnegie-Stout Public Library Aug 2012 ”. By Dana Meachen Rau·Illustrated by Kathleen Petelinsek CHE R RY LA KE PU B LISH I N G ·AN N A R B O R,MICH I G AN ANOTETOADULTSpleosereview the instructionfor these croft projects beforeurildren moke them.Bsure to hel them with ancofts you do not think therconsofelyconduct on their own Published in the United States of America by Cherry Lake PublishingAnn Arbor,Michiganwww.cherrylakepublishing.com Content Adviser:Dr.Julia L.Hovanec,Professor of Art Education,Kutztown University,Kutztown,Pennsylvania Photo Credits:Page 4,OBestPhotoByMonikaGniot/Shutterstock,Inc.;page 6,CWarren Price Photography/Shutterstock,Inc.;page 7,CJeremy Richards/Dreamstime.com;page 11,CJulie Campbell/Dreamstime.com;pages 14,20,21,22,27,and 28,Dana MeachenRau;page 32,Tania McNaboe Copyright C2013 by Cherry Lake Publishing All rights reserved.No part of this book may be reproduced or utilized inany form or by any means without written permission from the publisher. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication DataRau,Dana Meachen,1971- Making jewelry/by Dana Meachen Rau.pages cm—(How-to library.Crafts)Includes bibliographical references and index.ISBN 978-1-61080-475-2(lib.bdg.)—ISBN978-1-61080-562-9(e-book)—ISBN 978-1-61080-649-7(pbk.) 1.Jewelry making—Juvenile literature.I.Title.TT212.R372012745.594'2--dc232012003186 Cherry Lake Publishing would like to acknowledge the workof The Partnership for 21st Century Skills.Please visitwww.21stcenturyskills.org for more information. Printed in the United States of AmericaCorporate Graphics Inc.July 2012CLFA11 A NOTE TOKIDSBe sure to oSkandultfor hel with thesecoftoctiitieswhen yoeed it.AlWoy put yor sofety first! ## TABLE OF CONTENTS Art to Go!...4 Decoration in History.…6Basic Tools...8 Stringing Beads..10 Working with Wire...12Nifty Knots.…14Decoupage..16 Candy Wrapper Cuff Bracelet.…18 Party Pom-pom Ribbon Barrette..20 Swirly Spiral Earrings…22 Picture-Perfect Anklet..24 Tied Together Forever Necklaces.…26Endless Possibilities...29 Glossary.…30Tip…30 For More Information…31Index…32About the Author..32 ## Art to Go! Inspiration for art is everywhere. Artists look for inspiration every day.They might look tosunsets,landscapes,or city skylines.They might look closely atthe petals of a flower,the gears of a machine,or the shape ofsomeone's nose.Such things inspire the artists to create art. Some artists create art that hangs on a wall or sits on atable.Jewelry artists transform their ideas into something you can wear.Each piece of jewelry—whether it's a necklace,ring,or bracelet—is a creation that travels.It's art to go! What inspires you?Perhaps youlike observing nature or playing asport.Maybe you have a favoriteIDEA JOURNAL pet.Movies,music,and hobbiescan be inspiring.Take your ideasArtists often carry sketchbooks inand turn them into wearable art.their pockets or backpacks so theyare ready to jot down ideas ormake sketches.Try taking a SmallKeep a journal handy tonotebook with you on your travels.capture all of your ideas.You might write or sketch an ideafor a design that you Can make ## Decoration in History Native Americans wore beaded decorations. Throughout history,people have made things to help themsurvive.We made tools for cooking and hunting.We madeshelters and clothing to keep warm.Besides the items weneeded to live,we also created art to decorate our bodies andclothing.

FAQs

What does the book say about where jewelry inspiration comes from?

Jewelry artists turn ideas into wearable pieces, and the book frames making jewelry as “art to go” that can travel from sketches to finished accessories.

How does the book relate jewelry making to history and decoration?

It explains that people throughout history created art to decorate their bodies and clothing, including bead decorations among Native Americans. This background connects craft projects to meaningful traditions.

What kinds of craft skills and projects are included?

The table of contents lists foundational topics like basic tools, stringing beads, working with wire, and nifty knots. It also includes specific project instructions for accessories such as bracelets, barrettes, earrings, anklets, and necklaces.

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