Beauty in Beads

If you love beading and are looking for great new projects to get your creative juices flowing, this is the perfect book for you! Here are 10 delightful projects you can create. You'll learn intricate methods of beading, gain historic knowledge of both craft and materials, and make unique and warmhearted gifts for friends and family. Beads have a lengthy history of creative purpose. As long as art has existed, beads have existed. This book begins with interesting information about the process of glass bead-making and moves on to the basics of what you'll need to get started on these projects. Most projects only require needles, scissors, thread, and beads! You'll quickly lay the foundation for production and success. Each pattern comes with illustrated, precise, step-by-step instructions. With diagrams and color photos, you will have no trouble creating a beaded masterpiece. Author Mary Harrison has a passion for design. Each project is beautiful and allows you to add your own unique touch. Each project comes along with everything you need to create, including a materials list, stitch types with explanations, and easy visual and descriptive diagrams. With Mary's help you can make: * A goddess pin with a stunning, angular