Bead Basics 101

If you have ever looked at a piece of beaded jewelry and wondered if you could make it yourself, the answer is ""Yes! And Bead Basics is definitely the book for you!"" Simple steps make it easy.... just refer to the gorgeous photos and follow our step-by-step instructions. You will want to make every project.

Suzanne McNeill is the author of 230 craft & hobby books and 15 Zentangle books, Suzanne McNeill has been called "the Trendsetter" for arts and crafts. Dedicated to hands-on creativity, she constantly tests, experiments, and invents something new and exciting.

Bead Basics 101 is THE comprehensive introductory guide to making beautiful bead jewelry. In addition to over 101 easy-to-make jewelry creations, this book also contains all the tips and skills you'll need to achieve professional-looking results.Tips, tricks and other bonus materials include:Types of beads, crystals and findingsUsing jump ringsKnots you need to knowBead size chart and tool guideSelecting wire or other stringing materialUsing a bead boardDesigning, measuring, and combining colorsBasic stringingMaking danglesUsing multiple strandsCreating loops, spirals and wire accentsAnd much more!

Bead Basics 101 takes the mystery out of beading by providing a one-stop, all-purpose sourcebook for every aspect of the craft. This terrific beginners' resource provides a comprehensive guide to the materials, tools and techniques for making dangles, earrings, bracelets, watches, necklaces and more. Bead artists Donna Goss and Andrea Gibson welcome readers to the wonderful world of beading, as they explain the intricacies of earrings, the wonders of wire, and the dazzle of crystals. Readers will explore the joys of mixing colors, using focal beads to their greatest advantage, creating unique accents, and stringing multiple strands with confidence.

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