Subject: Arts: Instruction & How-to

Beads, Baubles & Jewels Series 2 (Beading & Jewelry Making) (cc)

Katina Forté, actress (Striking Distance; Money for Nothing) and a QVC specialist in jewelry, brings her own jewelry making and fashion skills to this fabulous series on beading and jewelry making, which has something for everyone. The goal of each program is to inspire you to make you own jewelry, offering basic how-to instructions, as well as ideas for beautiful and exotic pieces that only look difficult. Overall, there's more than just technique involved, you'll learn your personal style and how to incorporate what you see around you into your own jewelry. Produced by KS, Productions, Inc. Closed-Captioned. Programs available on 13 DVDs, Digital Streaming Files or Videos; also in a Best Value 4-Disc Set. For pricing call in US: 800.876.2447/Intl. 603.434.9262 or e-mail
Also see: Series 1; Series 3; Series 4; Series 5; Series 6; Series 7; Series 8; Series 9; Series 10

List of Titles

1. Beginner Basics (cc)

Four basic lessons that will be great for a beginner, but also inspiring for the jewelry pro. The first guest is Linda Augsburg. Most beginners start with a bracelet, but this bracelet begs the question, "how did she do that?" Katie Hacker is up next with our first how-to lesson: how to adjust the length Click for more

2. Beading is Always Fashionable (cc)

The world of fashion keeps changing, but one thing that's always in style is beads and jewelry. You can't study today's fashion without looking at history; so Doreen Stephens has a fashion history lesson with the story of cloisonné yesterday and today. Katie Hacker is right in style with our how-to feature Click for more

3. Living Color! (cc)

This program explores one of the most basic elements of style: color. Judy Hendrix is our color expert with her trusty tool - a color wheel. Our bead lesson with Katie Hacker is all about crimping. Mindy Brooks shows an unconventional use of color. Our fashion focus is multiples, mixing and matching Click for more

4. Jewelry for Men (cc)

It's easy to make gifts for girlfriends and family, but what about making something special for the men in your life? Linda Augsburg has a great technique for making cufflinks. Katie Hacker's beading lesson explores beading wire - the right wire for the right project. Iliana McGrath knots her way Click for more

5. Diamonds, Semi-Precious Stones: Girl's Best Friend (cc)

In this program viewers will learn about semi-precious stones, which come in every color of the rainbow, and every shape, from polished to natural. Today's designers have used a variety of stones to achieve some very unique designs. First up, Katie Hacker shows us some of the designs she's known for, including Click for more

6. Trendy Earrings (cc)

It used to be the long, dangly earrings were only for dress up, but in today's fashion world anything goes. Linda Augsburg is up first with cones and chains for a three-drop earring. Katie Hacker's beading lesson features chandelier earrings. Doreen Stephens tells us all about glass beads, not Click for more

7. Silver and Gold (cc)

When it comes to metal there are a lot of choices as far as styles or design, brushed or polished, and even types of findings. Stephanie Girdlestone is the first guest, with jump ring jewelry. Katie Hacker's beading lesson is about using chain. Michele DeFay wasn't content to use just silver and Click for more

8. The Newest Fashion Accessory (cc)

Pins have been around forever, but they've become a new jewelry staple; they're everywhere - on sweaters, jackets, scarves and handbags; so don't be shy about "broaching" the subject. Linda Augsburg makes sure your brooch gets seen with our first project: teardrop gemstones and copper-leaf stampings form beautiful Click for more

9. Beading Basics (cc)

Beading is today's focus; actual weaving of beads to create patterns and designs. The first step is choosing a loom with Marlynn McNutt. Katie Hacker talks about storage for all of those tiny beads. Mindy Brooks shows us beautiful flowers created from seed beads. The fashion focus takes a look Click for more

10. More is Better When It Comes to Strands (cc)

If the perfect necklace makes the perfect outfit, it only stands to reason that multiple strands would be even better. There are so many different techniques for creating multiple strand pieces. The first guest, Tamara Honaman has multiple strands and a multi drop with all sorts of different elements including Click for more

11. The Latest Stringing Material (cc)

Discover all of the new stringing materials and add texture to beading and jewelry projects. Judy Hendrix has been doing some shopping for unique new cording. Katie Hacker's tip is all about working with leather. Iliana McGrath features leather. What could be quicker than a pendant on leather? Click for more

12. Make an Impression With Pendants (cc)

Sometimes making jewelry is all about accessorizing but sometimes it's all about making a statement that gets a unique pendant noticed. Tamara Honaman makes a statement with a beautiful flower. Katie Hacker's lesson is all about clasps. You want the right clasp to secure a pendant. Anna Nehs features Click for more

13. Beading and More Beading (cc)

Beading is such an important part of the whole jewelry trend; so we've devoted a second program to some unique techniques. Anna Nehs shares her beading expertise with amazing beaded eggs. Katie Hacker takes us back to basics and a last look at stringing materials. Learn about the power of hope with kits Click for more

Beads, Baubles & Jewels Series 2, Parts 1 - 13 (cc) (4-Disc Set)

A combined version of Beads, Baubles & Jewels Series 2, Parts 1 - 13 is available in a 4-Disc Set. The 13 titles are listed below.
1. Beginner Basics
2. Beading is Always Fashionable
3. Living Color
4. Jewelry for Men
5. Diamonds, Semi-Precious Stones: Girl's Best Friend
6. Trendy Click for more