Subject: Arts: Instruction & How-to

Beads, Baubles & Jewels Series 6 (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 2; Series 3; Series 4; Series 5; Series 7; Series 8; Series 9; Series 10

List of Titles

1. Chain (cc)

First up is Linda Augsburg and a scroll link bracelet - we'll be making our own links. Then it's our Beading Lesson with Katie Hacker; she'll teach us how to make chain using twisted jump rings. Next is Marlynn McNutt with a great chain lariat. Then we have a new special segment with Tammy Honaman Click for more

2. Pendants (cc)

Our first designer on this show is Linda Peterson; she's here with techniques for making a clay pendant. Then it's our Beading Lesson with Katie Hacker - how about trying a seed bead tassel - perfect for a pendant. Next Louise McClure joins us to make a unique pendant. Tammy Honaman's featured-findings Click for more

3. Crystal Vision (cc)

First up is Katie Hacker with a double needle weave technique on a crystal bracelet. Then Katie is has a lesson on using pinch bails. Next is Jean Campbell with a spring bracelet featuring a favorite stone - peridot. Tammy Honaman's finding feature is bead caps and cones. Last up, Linda Augsburg Click for more

4. Vintage and Reproductions (cc)

Linda Augsburg is our first guest; she's here with a nod to the glamour days and a jet necklace and bracelet set. Then its time for Katie Hacker and today's Beading Lesson on the herringbone stitch - it's a design that's been popular for a long time. Next Louise McClure joins us; she's going to Click for more

5. Beading (cc)

Up first is Linda Augsburg with a piece that mimics needlework using the peyote stitch. Then Katie Hacker's Bead Lesson follows our theme with the right angle weave. Next we have a very unique take on a different type of beading pattern from Marlynn McNutt - using netting around satin cord. Lastly, Click for more

6. Clay (cc)

First up, Linda Peterson, our clay expert, joins us for basic and not so basic clay techniques. Then Katie Hacker features the daisy chain stitch on her Beading Lesson. Next it's a fascinating look at colorizing clay with pigments, stamps and foil from Tammy Honaman. And right after, Tammy is back Click for more

7. Trends (cc)

First up, Cathy Jakicic looks in her crystal ball for a fashion forecast based on her experience as an editor. Then it's today's Beading Lesson with Katie Hacker and a new trendy technique of weaving solid rings. Next Jean Campbell has what's hot - rings, charms and most of all cuffs. We join Tammy Click for more

8. Metal and Wire (cc)

Our first metal design is metal clay made into charms from Tammy Honaman. Then it's on to wire and macramé techniques from Katie Hacker on today's Beading Lesson. Next Linda Augsburg has a wire wrapped bracelet. Then it's a lesson on earrings from Tammy in our finding feature. Last up, Mary Click for more

9. Color Story (cc)

Up first, Linda Augsburg explores different color variations of the same stone in a garnet necklace. Our Beading Lesson with Katie Hacker is a tutorial on the flat peyote stitch. Next Sherry Serafini shows a gemstone cabochon with a color theme. Tammy Honaman's featured finding is chandelier Click for more

10. Findings (cc)

Our first guest is Tammy Honaman - findings are an all important element of this bracelet - or is it a necklace? Actually, it's both. Then learn about round peyote in our Beading Lesson with Katie Hacker. Next it's Linda Augsburg and a very quick curved tube bracelet - findings are an integral Click for more

11. Soft and Silky (cc)

Cathy Jakicic introduces us to silken knots with an Asian influence. Then it's a fun look at beaded fringe with Katie Hacker's Beading Lesson. Next Marlynn McNutt is back with one of her specialties; she's combining different mediums - pearls, shells, crystals, strung and knotted with cord and Click for more

12. Seed Beads (cc)

Up first is Sherry Serafini with a square stitch bracelet with fringe. Then Katie Hacker's Beading Lesson is all about the brick stitch. Then it's Linda Augsburg with the ladder stitch and bracelets using different color variations. Last up, it's settings with Tammy Honaman. 2009/CC Closed-Captioned Click for more

13. Stringing (cc)

Our first guest is Cathy Jakicic with a turquoise birthstone project that looks much more difficult that it is. Then on Katie Hacker's Beading Lesson it's making chain bales and tassels. Next Jean Campbell strings on a different material and creates a leather thong bracelet with a slide knot. Tammy Click for more

Beads, Baubles & Jewels Series 6, Parts 1 - 13 (4-Disc Set)

A combined version of Beads, Baubles & Jewels Series 6, Parts 1 - 13 is available in a 4-Disc Set. The 13 titles are listed below.
1. Chain
2. Pendants
3. Crystal Vision
4. Vintage and Reproductions
5. Beading
6. Clay
7. Trends
8. Metal and Wire
9. Color Story
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