Beading: Techniques and Projects to Build a Lifelong Passion for Beginners Up (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781438007588)

Whether you're just starting out or looking to improve--this book is a comprehensive guide on how to make beautiful jewelry with beads!

Bring the beading experts right into your home with this creative, easy-to-follow guide that's bursting with inspiration, encouragement, and even troubleshooting tips to keep your creative endeavors on track. Author and bead enthusiast Jean Power brings her skills to the page and introduces projects, alongside other beaded jewelry designers, that will grow your love of beading and get your jewelry making ideas flowing!

Bright, well-designed pages lay out the information in an easy-to-read format that guides you through beading basics 101 and beyond. From choosing the best tools to tackle designs to working through common issues, this book is the best resource a bead enthusiast can get outside a classroom!

This comprehensive guide includes:

• Hundreds of detailed how-to photographs for creative projects
• Patterns for necklaces, bracelets, and more
• Guidance on the right tools and materials; from knotting, stitching, and crocheting to looming
• "Quick start projects" for beginners eager to test their skills right away
• Inspiration for skilled designers looking to brush up on techniques
• Troubleshooting advice to help creators solve common problems