Demonstrating a variety of attractive projects that can be created from easily found and inexpensive materials, a step-by-step guide provides instructions for making an antique button bracelet, an embroidered brooch, and more. 25,000 first printing.
This is one of my favorite jewelry crafting books. At the beginning of each chapter is a beautiful two page picture of the projects that can be made from that chapter. At the end of each chapter is another two page layout of variations of the projects. She calls this second photograph "Inspirations". Look at the chapters: 1. Beads & buttons 2. Fabric & embroidery 3. Paper 4. Clay & plastic 5. Treasures for free I find myself returning to this book again, again, for pure, colorful, inspirations! There is tremendous style variation that stretches from Victorian (lace brooch) to very bold, modern looks, which she calls "Contemporary Chic"