Sherri Haab

jewelry inspirations

Techniques and Designs from the Artist’s Studio

Sherri Haab

Watson-Guptill Publications / New York

 Introduction:
Living a Creative Life 8
In the Studio
Developing Creativity and Inspiration
A Place of My Own 16
Organized Chaos 16
Looking Back to Think Ahead 19
Creating Idea Notebooks 20
Taking and Teaching Classes 21
Jewelry-Making Techniques
Contents
Basic Wireworking 22
Tools and Supplies 22
Working with Jump Rings 23
Making a Wrapped-Wire Loop 23
Headpins and Eye Pins 24
Mixing Epoxy Resin Clay 24
Image Transfers 25
2-Part Silicone Mold Putty 26
Mixing Resin 26
Firing Metal Clay 28
Patinas for Metal 29
Knots 30
Memories
Inspiration By the Sea 34
Sea Urchin Rings 36
Pacific Ocean Beaded Necklace 38
Sea Glass Image Pendants 42
Inspiration Family Heirlooms 44
Keepsake Photo Necklace 46
Monogram and Silhouette Brass
Charm Bracelet 49
Seasons
Inspiration Happy Halloween 54
Creepy Creature Papier-Mâché Pins 56
Halloween Button Necklace 58
Inspiration Fall into Winter 62
Polymer Clay Acorn Charms 64
Winter Solstice Charm Exchange Bracelet 68
Collections
Inspiration Fairy Tales and Flowers 74
Resin Clay Flower Bracelets 76
Fairy-Tale Bubble Necklace 80
Inspiration Beads, Buttons, and Charms 84
Antique Button Pendants 86
Lucite Flower Bracelets 89
Vintage Glass Bead Earrings 92
Cascading Violet Crystal and Pearl Earrings 94
Briolette Stone Earrings with Bead Accents 96
Wrapped-Wire Briolette Bead Earrings 98
Cracker Jack Charm Bracelet 100
Blast from the Past
Inspiration Just One Word: Plastics 106
Rock ’n’ Roll Shrink Art Necklaces 108
Resin Heart Pendants 111
Inspiration Getting Groovy with Fiber 114
Stick-Woven Fiber Bracelet 116
Spool Knit Wire Bracelet 120
Viking Knit Wire Bracelet 126
Braided Handkerchief Bracelet 130
Braided Macrame Ribbon Bracelet 132
Hobbies
Inspiration What’s Cooking? 136
Sweet Treats Polymer Clay Charm Bracelet 138
Metal Clay Cookie Mold Pendant 142
Inspiration Gardening Botanicals 146
Etched Copper Botanical Bracelet 148
Metal Clay Molded Bee Pendant 154
Contributors 158
Resources 158
Index 160
 Introduction:
Living a Creative Life 8
In the Studio
Developing Creativity and Inspiration
A Place of My Own 16
Organized Chaos 16
Looking Back to Think Ahead 19
Creating Idea Notebooks 20
Taking and Teaching Classes 21
Jewelry-Making Techniques
Contents
Basic Wireworking 22
Tools and Supplies 22
Working with Jump Rings 23
Making a Wrapped-Wire Loop 23
Headpins and Eye Pins 24
Mixing Epoxy Resin Clay 24
Image Transfers 25
2-Part Silicone Mold Putty 26
Mixing Resin 26
Firing Metal Clay 28
Patinas for Metal 29
Knots 30
Memories
Inspiration By the Sea 34
Sea Urchin Rings 36
Pacific Ocean Beaded Necklace 38
Sea Glass Image Pendants 42
Inspiration Family Heirlooms 44
Keepsake Photo Necklace 46
Monogram and Silhouette Brass
Charm Bracelet 49
Seasons
Inspiration Happy Halloween 54
Creepy Creature Papier-Mâché Pins 56
Halloween Button Necklace 58
Inspiration Fall into Winter 62
Polymer Clay Acorn Charms 64
Winter Solstice Charm Exchange Bracelet 68
Collections
Inspiration Fairy Tales and Flowers 74
Resin Clay Flower Bracelets 76
Fairy-Tale Bubble Necklace 80
Inspiration Beads, Buttons, and Charms 84
Antique Button Pendants 86
Lucite Flower Bracelets 89
Vintage Glass Bead Earrings 92
Cascading Violet Crystal and Pearl Earrings 94
Briolette Stone Earrings with Bead Accents 96
Wrapped-Wire Briolette Bead Earrings 98
Cracker Jack Charm Bracelet 100
Blast from the Past
Inspiration Just One Word: Plastics 106
Rock ’n’ Roll Shrink Art Necklaces 108
Resin Heart Pendants 111
Inspiration Getting Groovy with Fiber 114
Stick-Woven Fiber Bracelet 116
Spool Knit Wire Bracelet 120
Viking Knit Wire Bracelet 126
Braided Handkerchief Bracelet 130
Braided Macrame Ribbon Bracelet 132
Hobbies
Inspiration What’s Cooking? 136
Sweet Treats Polymer Clay Charm Bracelet 138
Metal Clay Cookie Mold Pendant 142
Inspiration Gardening Botanicals 146
Etched Copper Botanical Bracelet 148
Metal Clay Molded Bee Pendant 154
Contributors 158
Resources 158
Index 160
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Lucite Flower Bracelets

My love of color and floral design inspired these designs. The Lucite flower beads used in this project have
sharp details and vibrant colors that make these collectible pieces appealing. Lucite is a plastic that was
developed by Dupont in 1937. It can be clear, tinted with color, or opaque. Collected flower shapes and

Collections 89 Beads, Buttons, and Charms

beads were combined to create these colorful retro-style bracelets. You can find Lucite charms and flowers at
antique fairs and from online auction sites, as well as in some bead shops.

4. To attach the button to a chain, open a jump ring with

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chain-nose pliers and attach the button to the chain.

5. Close the jump ring (see directions on page 23 ).

6. Add beads to embellish the chain, using head pins to

attach the beads to the chain. Form a loop at the end of
each head pin with round-nose pliers. Attach the loop to
the chain and twist the wire around the base of the loop
to secure. Clip off the excess wire with wire clippers.

7. Optional: To add a bead dangle to the bottom of the

button, add beads to a head pin and form a loop at the
top of the head pin to attach it through the hole at the
base of the button. Using round-nose pliers, twist the end
of the head pin around the base of the formed loop after
attaching the wire to the button. Clip off the excess wire.
Add a clasp with chain-nose pliers to finish after cutting
the wire to the desired length.

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Lucite Flower Bracelets

SUPPLIES
Lucite plastic flowers with holes in Head pins
the center of each Round-nose pliers
Charm bracelet chain with clasp Wire clippers
Round beads, glass or plastic Chain-nose pliers

Collections 91 Beads, Buttons, and Charms

1. Arrange clusters of coordinating color combinations for
the flowers. Make stacked designs with larger pieces on
the bottom and either one or two smaller flowers placed
on top. Arrange them along a charm bracelet chain to
create a pleasing composition.
2. Slide a bead onto a head pin for the center of the flower
or use a decorative head pin for the center. After the bead
is added, thread the flower pieces onto the head pin.
3. Form a loop on the back with the wire using round-nose
pliers. This loop will be used to attach the flower cluster
to the chain. Leave the loop open for now.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to make a series of flower clusters
on head pins for the chain. Attach each cluster by
attaching the formed loop to the chain.
5. Finish each loop by twisting the end of the wire of the
head pin around the base of the loop.
6. Clip off the excess wire and tuck the end of the wire in
with the tip of the chain-nose pliers. Add extra beads if
desired along the chain to add bulk to the bracelet. Use
the round-nose and chain-nose pliers to attach the beads
in the same manner as you attached the flowers.

1 2 3

4 5 6

Sherri Haab Jewelry Inspirations | WatsonGuptill.com

Lucite Flower Bracelets

SUPPLIES
Lucite plastic flowers with holes in Head pins
the center of each Round-nose pliers
Charm bracelet chain with clasp Wire clippers
Round beads, glass or plastic Chain-nose pliers

Collections 91 Beads, Buttons, and Charms

1. Arrange clusters of coordinating color combinations for
the flowers. Make stacked designs with larger pieces on
the bottom and either one or two smaller flowers placed
on top. Arrange them along a charm bracelet chain to
create a pleasing composition.
2. Slide a bead onto a head pin for the center of the flower
or use a decorative head pin for the center. After the bead
is added, thread the flower pieces onto the head pin.
3. Form a loop on the back with the wire using round-nose
pliers. This loop will be used to attach the flower cluster
to the chain. Leave the loop open for now.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to make a series of flower clusters
on head pins for the chain. Attach each cluster by
attaching the formed loop to the chain.
5. Finish each loop by twisting the end of the wire of the
head pin around the base of the loop.
6. Clip off the excess wire and tuck the end of the wire in
with the tip of the chain-nose pliers. Add extra beads if
desired along the chain to add bulk to the bracelet. Use
the round-nose and chain-nose pliers to attach the beads
in the same manner as you attached the flowers.

1 2 3

4 5 6

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