Complete Beading Set Techniques, Step-by-Step Projects, Materials

Beading is all the rage. Like many crafts that are experiencing a resurgence, the appeal of beading may derive from the need to create something handmade and original. From colorful jewelry to lavish accessories--beaded accents add a special luxury to almost any item. Now you can learn how to make these and other amazing items with The Complete Beading Set. Organized into the three most popular project categories: jewelry, home accessories, and fashion accents, this comprehensive kit contains everything the novice needs. The full-color 48-page Techniques Book will show you how to choose the right beads and threads; plan and design each project; string and wrap beads; work with wire; use basic needlecraft such as knitting and crochet; how to make your own unique beads, and much more. The full-color 96-page Projects Book includes complete instructions for Jewelry such as necklaces, earrings, bracelets, pins, and hair garnishes; Home Accessories such as napkin rings, cushions, curtains, picture frames, and lampshades; Fashion Accents such as camisoles, jackets, bags, evening tops, and scarves. From glamorous earrings and glitzy tops to sparkling napkin rings and exotic curtains, this kit has everything you need to make these and dozens of other spectacular beaded crafts--to give as gifts or treasure yourself forever.South, Lianne is the author of 'Complete Beading Set Techniques, Step-by-Step Projects, Materials', published 2005 under ISBN 9780762106547 and ISBN 0762106549.