TT860.L34

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Contents Introduction Basics Beads Tools and Materials Techniques Design and Color Artists' Beads Focus Beads Three-Strand Cinderella Necklace Art Glass Bead Bracelet with Handcrafted Toggle Sweet Spiral Half-Knot Choker Handmade Glass Beads and Raw Emeralds Resin Bead Necklace Venetian Dream Gemstone and Glass Necklace Dragonfly Necklace Chunky Red Coral Raku Leaves with Pearls and Turquoise Gemstones Gemstone and Silver Necklace Heart Necklace Pink-on-Pink Pearl and Opal Necklace and Earrings Yellow Opal Necklace Turquoise Bead Choker Fluorite and Pink Pearl Ribbon Necklace Take-Five Faceted Turquoise Necklace Simply Gem Earrings Green Turquoise Spikes Necklace and Earrings Spring Bouquet Earrings Rough Ruby Nuggets Bracelet and Earrings Land and Sea Mabe Pearls Necklace and Earrings Big and Beautiful Wooden Bead Necklace Natural Expressions Bracelet With-a-Twist Shell Necklace Primitive Pearl Necklace Cicada Lariat Nepalese Amber and Tektite Glass, Plastic, & More Seeing Double Vintage Chain and Bead Necklace Too-Hot Necklace Silver Bali Bracelet It's Simply Charming Necklace Shimmer and Shake Dichroic Bracelet and Earrings Flora the Red Menace Brooch Mother-of-Pearl Lariat Necklace Felt Bead Necklace and Earrings African Glass on Neoprene Cord Bold as Recycled Brass Acknowledgments Index

For the true aficionado, nothing’s more exciting than a one-of-a-kind, beautiful bead—be it a flameworked glass orb or a glistening cut gemstone. But what can the obsessed beader do with all those amazing collectables that never fail to catch the eye? They can make these 30 spectacular pieces of jewelry, all dedicated to showcasing the most exquisite beads available! Even newcomers can achieve success, thanks to a thorough basics section with enough hand-holding for the most intimidated beginner. The instructions cover it all, from fashioning a simple earwire to enlarging the bead’s hole. Create a lariat with one large, stunning bead on each end. Coil silver wire around a purchased chain, and add carved wooden beads. Loop candy-colored resin beads onto stretchy elastic cords for bold, slip-on bangles. They’re fun to make and to wear!