First Time Jewelry Making is exactly what it says on the cover. It's an introduction to jewellery making.

Tools, materials and methods are introduced and a lot of colour photographs offer step-by-step instructions. especially explaining certain knots.

The photographs seem a bit old fashioned, as well as some of the materials used in the pictures. Still, the content is very informative, especially for people beginning jewellery making.

Thank you Netgalley for allowing me to review First Time Jewelry Making. I enjoyed this book very much, I am not a novice at jewelry making, however, there were many things that were new to me as I read through this book, I am definitely going to sit down when I have time this summer and reread this book and try some of the techniques that the author described.

First Time Jewelry Making
The Absolute Beginner's Guide--Learn By Doing * Step-by-Step Basics + Projects
by Tammy Powley

Having dabbled a bit in stringing beads I thought this might be the perfect book to give me a bit more information to use in the future and BOY did it ever! I have always wanted to know how to knot between beads and learned not only how to do so with one but also with two strands and didn’t even know that was possible. I saw more equipment for jewelry making than I realized there might be and learned the technical terms for various items. I had the urge to go out, buy some tools, buy some wire and beads and see what I could make. I didn’t go but I still wanted to and can see anyone reading this wanting to, too.

Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group – Quarry for the ARC – This is my honest review.

5 Stars

Always wanted to learn how to make your own jewelry yet felt overwhelmed by all the different books? Well look no further because this is the perfect book to get you started on your jewelry making journey. It is more comprehensive than the usual introduction to beading books and includes topics not usually included. such as fabricating metal, metal clay and resin. Everything is broken down into small steps and each one is illustrated with large close-up photos. Quite frankly, I have never seen so many photos in a how-to jewelry making book. Most importantly, I believe this book is for more than beginners because of the diverse topics and techniques.

First Time Jewelry Making: The Absolute Beginner’s Guide starts with a discussion of all the tools with explanations and large photos of each. Next is a comprehensive review of jewelry findings (earrings, clasps and connectors) and an explanation of when or why to use them.

The rest of the book is divided into 6 general sections - Bead Stringing, Wirework, Chain Making, Fabricating Metal (using metal sheets and wire into jewelry without soldering), Metal Clay, and Resin. With each section, Powley lists the materials needed, teaches all the techniques and then provides projects in order for you to learn by doing. There are also very helpful tips throughout this book designated with a little picture of a plier.

To illustrate the abundance of photos, let’s review the Bead Stringing section. The first topic is Crimping using a crimp bead or a crimp cover. In addition to explanatory text, there are large photos for each step — 4 photos for how to use crimp beads and 3 for crimp coverers. Next is how to use Bead Tips and that includes 7 large photos for each step. The third technique is Knotting and there are 7 steps with 7 photos depicting the steps for 2 strands and 4 for 1 strand necklaces. The projects are a beautiful pearl bracelet with knots and a multiple strand floating bead necklace.

The Wirework section includes how to make your own findings, such as making simple loops, wrapped loops, wire hooks and so much more. Powley also shows how to wire wrap beads and using wire both as connectors and in design.

I am completely new to Chain Making so reading what supplies I would need as well as the step-by-step instructions with large photos for each step made me feel comfortable attempting this craft with the projects presented in this book. The same is true for Fabricating Metal and Metal Clay. I have dabbled in Resin before and felt this section was thorough and complete. And while I have made beaded necklaces before, there is so much I learned from this book that will greatly improve my work.

This is the most comprehensive jewelry making book i have ever seen and the abundance of large close-up photos make it the most photos visually and user friendly. I guarantee that no matter how much jewelry you’ve made, you will learn something new in this book.

Thank you to Quarto Publishing Group - Quarry Books and NetGalley for an advance reader copy in exchange for my honest opinion.

First Time Jewelry Making
by Tammy Powley

If you have never made jewelry before, this is the perfect book to learn how to. Everything you will need from tools to beads and wires are listed. Many photographs are provided along with detailed instructions on how to bend and twist wire, along with placing beads.

Many techniques are included in this book. Everything from wire crimping, metal work, clay and resin creations. By following the instructions in no time you’ll be making some pretty cool looking jewelry.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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First Time Jewlery making is a comprehensive guide to all types of jewelry making for beginners. This book covers a broad range of topics for jewelry making at an absolute beginner level. The level and instructions are good, however I feel like the amount that is covered is more a sampling than any detail. This book is great for a beginner that wants get into jewelry making but not sure of what area.

I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest and fair review.

I really liked how this book broke down jewelry making. Each section discussed different types walking you through all the steps and then ending with a project using all the skills you acquired. This was a great hands on experience,

First Time Jewelry Making is an impressive book as it covers everything from the start to make jewelry. It is a big book that can be considered like a bible of jewelry making as it gives extensive step-by-step explainations accompanied by photos. It is also great when you feel like refreshing your knowledge even when you are already and advanced maker.

This is a very comprehensive beginners guide to jewelry making. It breaks down each category to a very basic level while inspiring you to try something new. This is a must read for anyone looking to learn or refresh your jewelry making skills.

This book is more than just an education in beading but also serves as a refresher for the more experienced header as well as a way to try something new. Beaders can never have too many beads or too many books!
This is one that should be in every beaders library.
I received an arc from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.