Get in on a hot trend and have creative fun at the same time with these quick and easy beaded jewelry projects that go anywhere. From necklaces to bracelets, earrings to brooches, these 25 items all look great and are enjoyable to make. Every project is specifically designed to teach basic techniques, pique crafters’ desire to learn more, and illustrate the ease of creating beautiful, well-designed beaded jewelry. Craft a Dragonfly Hat Pin, a Twisted Trio Bracelet, a Ribbons and Pearls Cuff, or Kicky Anklets. Or choose jewels with an Asian touch, elegant hair designs, or charm bracelets. Beginners will appreciate the detailed information on findings, clasps, the different wires for beading, crimpers, nippers, pliers, and other materials and tools.
I love beading because it's so easy to make a stylish design in an evening and wear it the next day. When I was a teenager, I couldn't find any cool clip earrings for my unpierced ears so I learned how to make my own. I've been addicted ever since.
My newest book is Hip to Bead from Interweave Press. You're going to love the projects! Look for excerpts from the book in the April/May 2006 issue of Beadwork and the October 2006 issue of Simply Beads.
In addition to writing beading books, I also provide beading advice to readers as the guest beading expert on the PBS series, Beads, Baubles & Jewels and through my Simply Beads column, Ask Katie.
