Overview
Endlessly fascinating and remarkably diverse, beads have always held a special appeal. And they've never been more popular or trendy than they are today. Even if you don't consider yourself "crafty," you can create distinctive jewelry featuring beads that will complement a variety of styles and occasions. All you need are a few basic tools and supplies, plus several easy-to-learn techniques, to create the twenty-two beautiful projects in this designer collection.
Celebrate summer by adorning yourself with a long, shimmering strand of cowrie shells. Mix and match pendants and beads to create an eye-catching charm bracelet. You can personalize it to showcase your own unique taste. Using translucent crystals on a pair of earrings will bring images of delicate snowflakes to mind. These pretty baubles are the perfect accessory to brighten a winter outfit. And for a fresh look that never wilts, try a necklace that evokes the funky flower power look of the sixties.
Once you've mastered the fundamentals, you'll be threading, looping, knotting, and wire-working your own dazzling jewelry with confidence.
Synopsis
Endlessly fascinating and remarkably diverse, beads have always held a special appeal. And they've never been more popular or trendy than they are today. Even if you don't consider yourself "crafty," you can create distinctive jewelry featuring beads that will complement a variety of styles and occasions. All you need are a few basic tools and supplies, plus several easy-to-learn techniques, to create the twenty-two beautiful projects in this designer collection.
Celebrate summer by adorning yourself with a long, shimmering strand of cowrie shells. Mix and match pendants and beads to create an eye-catching charm bracelet. You can personalize it to showcase your own unique taste. Using translucent crystals on a pair of earrings will bring images of delicate snowflakes to mind. These pretty baubles are the perfect accessory to brighten a winter outfit. And for a fresh look that never wilts, try a necklace that evokes the funky flower power look of the sixties.
Once you've mastered the fundamentals, you'll be threading, looping, knotting, and wire-working your own dazzling jewelry with confidence.