Beautiful Beading

Beads are back! Some would say they've always been in style, ever since people began drilling holes in stones and shells in their search for adornment more than 30,000 years ago. Luckily, the art of beading still thrives, and crafters can choose from a wide variety of jewelry or decorative objects: fringed scarves, glittering slippers, copper pendants, aquamarine chokers, woven bracelets, dangling earrings, wind chimes, daisy candle holders, tiara frames, and much more. Find out how to get started, the best places to buy beads, and the right tools and thread to use. Practice the many techniques: wiring, threading, weaving by hand and on a bead loom, sticking, and embroidering. You can even learn how to make your own beads from polymer clays, papier mache, metal and plastic. With detailed instructions, diagrams, and inspiring ideas, even beginners will be able to hone their skills.Zech, Marie-Helen is the author of 'Beautiful Beading', published 2002 under ISBN 9780806927497 and ISBN 0806927496.