Exquisite Beaded Jewelry: Use Basic Techniques to Create Distinctive Designs 
asked by jerseymike on November 19, 2006 12:14 PM
This fantastic guide to creating jewelry with beads will intrigue crafters of all skill levels! 15 projects for creating gorgeous earrings, necklaces, bracelets, pins and more are included, ranging in difficulty from beginner to advanced. Each project is designed to challenge the crafter while teaching new techniques and encouraging creativity.
Clear, step-by-step instructions along with fantastic photos and illustrations guide the reader through each project with ease. The variety of projects included demonstrate the versatility of beading uses, and readers will be inspired by the photo gallery of top beaders projects. A resource guide in the latter part of the book includes information on where to find crafting materials, books, magazines and classes on beading.
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I have a lot of books but learned so much from this one that was completely new to me. Lots of great foundational truth for jewelry making; lots of inspiration to go off in your own direction; lots of information on how to get there. Some but not a lot of step-by-step projects to copy, more like a "user's manual" for tools and materials, with an eye on good design principles. Lots of info on wire-work which I'm shocked to discover is almost as addicting as the beads themselves!
reviewed by radar on November 24, 2006 3:38 AM
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This is a very good resource for a beginning beader! Good pics, excellent directions, nice explanations. However, for an experienced beader, it has nothing to offer and there is nothing "new" in it that isn't already in many other bead books. It does not inspire.
reviewed by reviewer on November 29, 2006 7:54 AM