Beadwork is a wonderful medium for craft lovers as so many different effects can be created with ease. And now beginners can learn how easy it can be to create a variety of stylish projects. A comprehensive basics section gives essential information on tools, materials, and important techniques including stringing, embroidery, and weaving. You’ll quickly learn how beads can be used to embellish items such as cushions and bags, as well as to create delicate jewelery like earrings and bracelets. Each of the 15 step-by-step projects featured in this source book includes a full color illustration, and many offer variations or alternative design ideas.
Robin Bellingham, Hana Glover and Jema Hewitt have worked together on beading workshops and design projects for a number of years. Hana and Robin run The Bead Shop in Nottingham, a retail outlet which also runs courses. Jema Hewitt is a freelance writer, designer and dressmaker. They live in Nottingham, England.