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Bejeweled Beautiful Fashion Jewelry to Make and Wear Using Crystals Beads and Charms
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Bejeweled Beautiful Fashion Jewelry to Make and Wear Using Crystals Beads and Charms
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars Bejeweled
I am a very beginner beader and when I received a copy of this book I was really pleased with many of the projects. She gives some instructions in the beginning but not enough for a beginner like me. I was able to do one of the bracelets though, through a little trial and error. It actually turned out well. Her work really inspired me. It mixes elegant with casual, and I like that effect. I am already planning on another project from the book. The Antique Pearl bracelet. It mixes gunmetal chain with onyx and gray pearls. Its beautiful. I think you’ll like this book not as a how to book, but for its projects.
5 Stars Absolutely Beautiful Book!!!
I recieved this book last night and am absolutely delighted! I read the entire book cover to cover and was so inspired! The beginning of the book is filed with the usual basics about beading supplies, but it is actually quite informative and I learned several new things.
The projects are simply stunning. Very professional and contemporary. Definately some new ideas in here and they are all very wearable and also very adaptable to other styles as well.
The projects do include a lot of chain, which I love, so if you are interested in incorporating chain in your work then this is great inspiration.
Overall, I highly recommend this book! Well worth the money!
5 Stars That’s a great book!
That’s a really great Jewelry Book! Really great photos and explanations either for beginners and experts!
It’s a book tahat you must have!
5 Stars Gorgeous Professional Looking Work
This is a book that will yeild professional looking jewelry results with the help of Claire’s great design eye and fantastic taste in beads. Pick this one up for sure.
4 Stars Nice book of design ideas
I purchased this book through a book club without being able to look at it first. I may have purchased it anyway, but there are probably some other beading books better suited to my style than this one. The main reason being that artist uses metal chain more than I do in my work. Even so, there are a few design ideas (briole earrings and a chunky charm bracelet) that I may use for inspiration in my own jewelry.
The author provides some background information at the beginning that tells about the different types of beads, charms, etc that can be used in designs. There is also information about clasps, findings, tools, chain and thread that beaders may find useful. I found tidbits of information that were new to me. There are also a few pages on techniques, but the majority of the book focuses on designs and techniques specific to those designs. At the end of the book the author includes resources for supplies in North America, Europe and Asia.
Each design project includes a material list accompanied by a photo of some of the components. There are several pictures of the project at different stages to illustrate the techniques needed as well as a photo of the final project. The text explaining the steps is brief, but tips are included as well as descriptions of possible variations to the design. All photos are full-color. Most of the designs use glass, crystal, gem stone, abalone and pearl beads as well as metal chain and accents. The final products look very professional.
Overall, I give the book good marks because I think it is well done.
