Trying to find the perfect clasp for your one-of-a-kind necklace? Need a unique bead cap to showcase a favorite bead? Stop searching for the ideal finding and make your own! Metalworking 101 for Beaders provides everything you need to know to start working with metal, all presented in a clear, visual way that�s fun, informative, and inspiring. Detailed advice about tools and materials, step-by-step photos of the latest techniques, and a dedicated and delightful teacher to guide you through it all will help you take your work to the next level of creativity. Candie will teach you how to enhance your beading pieces with techniques that include: soldering, sawing and annealing, riveting, weaving, doming, piercing, texturing, applying finishes, and more! The book also includes over 30 striking jewelry projects for you to try out using your newly learned skills.