Simply Stunning Beaded JewelryFantastically designed rings, luminous earrings, sumptuous spiral necklaces, stunning pendants, dazzling bracelets, and multi-layered chokers: that’s only a small sampling of the magnificent beaded pieces inside this big book. Sparkling images of gorgeous jewelry provide the inspiration to start creating; detailed and well-illustrated instructions provide the knowledge. There are lists and explanations of all the tools, beads, and crystals; easy-to-follow directions for every technique from threading to interweaving; and a jewel box worth of projects. One necklace features a waterfall of mother-of-pearl beads; another has a cascade of cornelians. Swarovski pendants glimmer; a crystal-spray ring shimmers; and bejeweled scarves gleam. With nearly 50 exquisite items to choose from, beaders will feel as if they’re living in the lap of luxury! |
Common terms and phrases
affix attach aventurine bead tips beaded strands beads in various black metal bracelet Bring the wire carnelian center crystal centerpiece chain link chain-nose pliers citrine quartz close closure colored Continue cork balls covered Cross the strands decoration double knot double spiral earring hooks excess thread excess wire eye pin finished flat-nose or chain-nose fringe glass beads glue gold head pin holes Insert 2 crystals interweaving or little join jump ring last crystal lead wire little boxes lobster clasp locked loop metal wire mother-of-pearl necklace Materials needle nose pliers nylon thread organza ribbon packet of seed pass the thread pendant perforated disk petal pieces of thread pinch pull round-nose pliers secure seed beads semiprecious stones separator bar sewing needle side crystal silver wire single crystal small loop small ring strands of beads suede Swarovski crystals T-shaped tool technique page 18 thread back Velcro Venetian glass wire back wire cutters wrap