Barbara Case – författare

This book contains over 100 fabulous step-by-step jewellery projects, including necklaces, pendants, bracelets, earrings, brooches, pins and hair-slides. It takes you from novice to expert, covering all aspects from bead purchase and storage to jewellery making and even display and selling. It features beads and components from worldwide sources in a dazzling variety of styles, colours, sizes and shapes. Easy-to-follow instructions cover a huge range of techniques from simple and traditional to modern and innovative. Extensive suppliers list ensures the reader has the pick of the best beads available.

Bead with beautiful gemstones and create dazzling earrings, bracelets, and more—includes over one hundred projects for all skill levels.You can learn to create gorgeous gemstone jewelry with this collection of over one hundred projects, ranging from eye-catching earrings and accessories to exquisite necklaces and bracelets. This beautiful book offers an impressive range of twenty-eight beautiful semi-precious stones (including birthstones) and a glimpse into the fascinating history and mythical properties behind them. Projects range from the simplest stringing to more detailed beadwork to cater for all levels of ability.Discover a variety of versatile ideas that can be adapted for any type of gem or bead—with clear artwork, vivid photos, and easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions.

Equipment and materials; findings and fixings; techniques; new from old; the project groups - Chinese enamel, gorgeous glass, cloisonne glory, the lustre of pearls, the versatile rocaille, bohemian rhapsody, jewels from the Earth, oriental cinnabar and lac; perfect porcelain; ceramics of the world; beads from nature; all the glitters; threading on leather; pick and mix; midnight crystal; earring extravaganza; do it yourself - making your own simple beads.