190mm
276mm

Binding
Spiral stand-up

Extent
96

Images
300 in 4-colour

Words

Beads make fantastic looking jewellery and accessories that are a pleasure to create and to wear. By mastering a few simple techniques, and using an assortment of the many types of beads widely available, it is possible to produce your own versions of fashionable pieces – from chunky beaded cuffs to delicate chandelier earrings.

Beading for Beginners makes it possible for even novices to achieve great results the first time they begin to bead. The helpful, stand-up format, with its step-by-step pictures, enables readers to master the techniques and steps required for the exciting range of projects. Readers will be shown how to work with wire, elastic, leather and cord and a variety of different closings.

The projects consist of fashionable earrings, bracelets, necklaces, rings and brooches plus a range of exciting accessories such as hair and toe ornaments, belts, watch straps and key rings. Great to wear or to give as gifts, you’ll save £££s and gain lots of satisfaction.

• Step-by-step photographic instructions make mastery of all essential beading techniques quick and easy
• 30 stylish and attractive items to create including bracelets and watch straps, earrings and rings, necklaces and brooches, hair and toe ornaments
• Dozens of variations ensure a personal touch and wide variety of ‘looks’
• Over 200 full colour images and step-by-step photographs
• Ideal format for eye-level use and easy portability

Liz Thornton has been beading for over twenty years, becoming hooked on the craft while living in Washington DC in the early 1990s. A founder member of The UK Beadworker’s Guild, she is co-editor of the Guild’s series of books on the subject and editor of their journal.
Jean Power started beading several years ago and now designs and sells her own range of jewellery items. She teaches beadwork and is on the committee of the Beadworker’s Guild.