Beautiful Beaded Jewelry for Beginners: 25 Rings, Bracelets, Necklaces, and Other Step-by-Step Projects (IMM Lifestyle Books) Easy-to-Make Designs Using Semi-Precious Beads and Stones - Softcover

Cheryl Owen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1504801075 ISBN 13: 9781504801072

Publisher: Design Originals, 2018

Synopsis

Perfect for beginners, this contemporary collection shows just how easy it is to make stunning beaded jewelry with readily available beads and stones!

• 25 step-by-step jewelry projects for necklaces, chokers, bracelets, cuffs, brooches, earrings, and rings
• Easy, beginner-friendly designs can each be created in a matter of hours
• Step-by-step photographs show you exactly what to do in easy-to-follow detail
• Easy to find materials: Projects use readily available semi-precious beads and stones like pearls, Swarovski crystals, and gems, along with silver- or gold-plated findings and wire
• Stunning designs with individual day and evening pieces that will brighten up any outfit

The contemporary collection of 25 designs in Beautiful Beaded Jewelry for Beginners shows how to make stunning beaded jewelry with readily available beads and stones. Author Cheryl Owen, an experienced craft designer, shows just how easy it is to make fabulous necklaces, chokers, bracelets, cuffs, brooches, earrings, and rings that will compliment any ensemble.

A techniques section at the start of the book works through all the basic methods you need to learn before embarking on the projects. Perfect for beginners, each project is shown in full step-by-step detail, showing you exactly what to do.

The designs are simple and sophisticated, and suitable for both daytime and evening wear. Beautifully modeled pieces provide extra inspiration to complete these individual treasures.

About this title

About the Author

Cheryl Owen is the author of more than 40 craft books, including Love... Sewing, Home Sewing Techniques, and The Book of Bags. Her craft features appear regularly in leading homestyle magazines. Cheryl is an experienced craft designer and maker, who has also worked as a dressmaker, fashion designer, and embroiderer.

From the Back Cover

STUNNING DESIGNS & SIMPLE TECHNIQUES

Discover just how easy it is to make your own gorgeous beaded jewelry with readily available semiprecious beads and stones! Beautiful Beaded Jewelry for Beginners shows you how to create fantastic day and evening pieces—necklaces, chokers, bracelets, cuffs, brooches, earrings, and rings—that will brighten any outfit. Crafting expert Cheryl Owen offers 25 stunning designs that can be created in just a matter of hours, and explains every simple technique you need to get started. Each project is presented in full step-by-step detail, showing you exactly what to do.

"Cheryl's craft projects are thoughtfully designed and beautifully executed, inspiring both novice and experienced crafters alike to make something fantastic."
—Stella Bradley, Eaglemoss Crafts Managing Editor

"Cheryl covers so many different techniques that are so important...she really will take you on a journey."
—Debbie Shore, award-winning sewing designer & author

"She takes you through some wonderful designs of necklaces which can be classy and quick to make."
—Hooks, Needles and Brushes

Edition details

• Publisher: Design Originals
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1504801075
• ISBN 13: 9781504801072
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 136