It's All About the Beads

by Barbara Case

Beading has never been more popular, with more beads available than ever before. Fabulous Beaded Jewelry explores the latest beading trends featuring over 100 stunning step-by-step jewelry projects. From basic to advanced techniques, readers will learn everything they need to make fashionable necklaces, pendants, bracelets, earrings, brooches and much more. Easy-to-follow instructions covering a wide range of techniques and information about the latest trends in beads and materials make this book a must have for anyone interested in beading or making jewelry.

Genres: Beading, Nonfiction

128 pages, Paperback

First published March 12, 2006

Reviews

[Bern]

I guess I should have paid more attention to the title. It's mostly about beads and less about beading. Beautiful display of various types of beads and creative ways of designing them. Not a book for beginners.

[Alverna]

Another favorite beading book.

[Jo Bennie]

As a complete beginner I found Case's writing style and use of diagrams excellent she made me feel confident that I could take on the patterns myself.

The introduction comprises a primer on types of beads, materials, tools and basic techniques, all of which are clear, easy to understand and well illustrated

These are followed by 80 'recipes' for necklaces, earrings, brooches and even golf counters. The recipes are really clear, at the top of each is a rating of how easy the project it is, how long it should take to make and the length of the finished piece. There is a clear picture of the project as made by the author, and then the 'ingredients': everything you will need to make the project, and then step by step instructions. A multitude of different styles are included and many many different kind of beads, a delicious invitation to take the recipes and use your own ingredients to make the designs your own.

A gift to the reader