Small Beads Big Jewelry: 30 Unique Pieces to Make by Jean Power


Small Beads Big Jewelry: 30 Unique Pieces to Make
Title : Small Beads Big Jewelry: 30 Unique Pieces to Make
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ISBN : 143800351X
ISBN-10 : 9781438003511
Language : English
Format Type : Paperback
Number of Pages : 144
Publication : First published February 14, 2014

The craft of beading has taken on new life in recent years. Today's beaders are combining the traditional stitches of Native American, African, and European origin with imaginative new techniques to create stunning statement pieces that are youthful, modern, and meant to be seen! In Small Beads Big Jewelry , professional jewelry designer Jean Power offers instructions for 30 funky, chunky pieces that will stand out from the crowd. Both new and more advanced beaders will enjoy this impressive range of projects, each flagged according to skill level, and organized by time--from earrings and rings that can be completed in under an hour, to complex geometric pieces that take five hours or more. They'll also

Small Beads Big Jewelry: 30 Unique Pieces to Make Reviews

  • Stacey Barnett

    Pretty good

    I'm usually happy if I find a book with good pics and a few projects I want to try. This one doesn't have the best way of explaining the directions but the pics are great and there are several projects I want to do. There are a few pieces that are pictured but not explained very well. However if you're experienced you can figure it out. Not good for a beginner

  • Kim

    Some cute spins on most of the basic beadweaving stitches. Occasionally some sloppy beadwork or photography; you can see errant threads or broken beads here & there, but overall a very clever presentation. I'd like to make about half of the projects presented, and make them over & over & over...

  • Mortira

    An excellent resource for beginner and intermediate beadweavers. Full review
    on my blog.