Designing Jewelry With Glass Beads

In this collection of inspiring pieces, aspiring jewelers and practicing designers alike will find accessible advice across a range of 20 glass bead projects. Explained in a conversational style and with step-by-step instructions, the guidewhich includes projects such as necklaces, bracelets, pendants, and broochesencourages crafters to use a mix of inexpensive, commercially available beads as well as one-of-a-kind, handmade glass beads. This comprehensive handbook also explains wirework, stringing, sewing, and a variety of knotting techniques, while throughout the book sidebars on the inspirations and creations of glass jewelry artists offer unique perspectives on creating artful glass jewelry.

Publisher: Interweave Press, LLC
Distributor: Perseus Distribution
Publication Date: 04-01-2008
Pages: 128
Measurements: 10.25in X 8.50in X 17.00oz