This volume of the Easy Beading series includes more than 80 stylish beading projects. Each chapter is broken down by material such as crystals, gemstones, glass and ceramics, metal and chain, mixed media, and pearls and shells. Although aimed at beginners and full of clear directions and step-by-step photos, these stylish projects and diverse styles also appeal to more advanced beaders. Featuring a thoroughly illustrated beader’s glossary and a basics section that reviews techniques necessary for many beading projects, this collection of fast, fashionable, and fun projects teaches readers a variety of techniques and design ideas.
The editors of BeadStyle magazine take the best projects from a year of issues and then present them in a hardback book. I have constantly gone to this series for inspiration when I get stuck on an idea or have a block on what to make next.
I have read and enjoyed each of the previous volumes in this series. This volume is no exception. The book provides all types of beading ideas with stringing, knotting, wire-work and more. A great book for someone interested in starting to make their own jewelry and the intermediate beader for idea "jump-starters."
I'm in this book, pages 152 and 177, so I'm biased, but this book has a wide range of projects for all skill levels. A great book for those interested in starting beading.