XQ Designs


Biography

Jane Chew aka XQDesigns is the chief editor of the popular blog www.handmade-jewelry-club.com. Started jewelry making as a hobby few years ago, she has then ventured into the business of publishing. You can follow Jane at the following jewelry making resources:
www.diylessons.org
www.diybeadingclub.com
www.handmade-jewelry-club.com

Where to find XQ Designs online


Books

Beaded Earrings Jewelry Making Series    by XQ Designs
Price: $1.99 USD. 720 words. Published on October 22, 2012. Nonfiction.

One of the common problems for beginner to learn beading through book is that it is rather difficult to understand the beading diagram. Hence, with beginners in mind, this tutorial shows how to make a pair of beaded earrings using pictorial step by step guides. The main technique taught here is right angle weave. There are total of 9 steps with 30 images in this tutorial.
Wire Woven Dangling Pendant Wire Jewelry Tutorial    by XQ Designs
Price: $1.99 USD. 1030 words. Published on October 20, 2012. Nonfiction.

Learn how to make this classy looking pendant. This design requires only basic materials ie copper wires and some beads or gemstones. By learning this technique, you will be able to come up many variations of designs! This tutorial comes with 24 detailed step by step pictorial guides.
Jewel In A Little Basket Wire Jewelry Making Tutorial Series    by XQ Designs
Price: $1.99 USD. 850 words. Published on October 18, 2012. Nonfiction.

Ever wonder how to get the bead inside a little wire basket? Seem impossible? Well, this lesson shows the tricks to place a bead within the cage. But mastering the skill, you can use it to form a earring, necklace or bracelet. This tutorial requires simple materials such as soft wire, ear wires and round beads. The tutorial contains detailed 18 step by step pictorial guides.
Learn to Bead An Umbrella Ring!    by XQ Designs
Price: $4.00 USD. 920 words. Published on December 12, 2011. Nonfiction.

This is an elegant and beautiful ring based on the concept of an Umbrella! I am using sparkling crystals and seed beads to make this ring. The tutorial comes with pictorial step by step guides. So it is easy to follow even for a beginner.

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