50 Dazzling Jewelry and Fashion Projects for the Discriminating Diva Join Margot Potter, the Impatient Beader, as she breaks out the crystal wand, the glitter and the sparkles to create a bedazzling array of quick and easy jewelry projects and beaded accessories. All of the projects feature crystals, Czech glass and glittering gemstone beads for maximum dazzle. The majority of projects are jewelry, but the book also includes a handful of bead-embellished fashions and accessories, such as a pair of beaded jeans, a t-shirt, a purse and a cell phone case.

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Practical to Purely Inspirational Projects Master craftswoman Ann Benson exemplifies the art of beading with these fresh and stylish woven designs for jewelry, clothing, and decorative items. The appealing techniques range from loom weaving to brickstitching, and a primer with all the basics covers each method so beaders can get going right away. An Irish Sunset brooch features classic Celtic knotwork and exquisite stitchery; pearls and stones add extra dimension to the pin. A Heart Ornament, done with filet beading, makes a great gift for a loved one. Or stitch and bead a Kilim Rug, Kimono, Pretty Bridal Bag, Bargello Lamp, and Sunset Panel.

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Beads on cross-stitched treasures; dripping from tassels, braids, and fringes; and elegantly woven with or without a loom these patterns and pages present so many different ways to enjoy the lovely art of beading. Here are the very best examples of this attractive and sophisticated craft, from jewelry to home accessories. Find out how to weave a Southwest Tube Necklace with turquoise drops and bugle beads, and a Loomed Mandarin Lamp Shade crafted from 6 beaded panels. Make an elegant silvery Opera Purse lined with Japanese kimono silk, a richly textured Antique Borders sampler, and painted and distressed wooden tassel molds. Beaders will find everything they need to create one-of-a-kind designs. Written by three of the most creative women in the craft industry Ann Benson, Gay Bowles, Valerie Campbelt Harding and Carol Wilcox Wells.

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Beads are fascinating, beautiful and stylish. If you have fallen under their spell, you will find plenty in this book that will inspire you. There are dozens of fabulous projects and variations to make for yourself and as gifts for friends. Book Includes 35 projects and variations, with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instruction Stunning jewelry projects, including tassel earrings, a wraparound necklace, a charm bracelet, a beaded corsage and a fringed choker Accessories projects, including matching lipstick and compact cases, a beaded evening bag, a fringed stole and beaded motifs to customize favorite garments Comprehensive equipment and techniques chapters to help you create your own designs

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, 20 Easy and Creative Projects to Make in a Weekend From necklaces to napkin rings, this book has it all. It starts by going through the basics, then takes you through 20 fun projects including zipper pulls, greeting cards, picture frames, bookmarks, earrings and much more. Also has a gallery for inspiration.

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More Than 200 Designs Learn to make beaded jewelry, art projects and home decor. Start simply with framed birdhouses, snowmen Christmas ornaments, and decorative dish towels. Any design can be used for other projects. Includes three-dimensional ribbon, painted and mixed-media applique, as well as appliqueing to non-fabric backgrounds such as paper and wood.

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35 Beautiful Projects Using New and Old Materials The ever-growing revival of vintage and retro style is the biggest fashion story of our times, with its universal appeal, the delicate charm and unusual detailing of vintage jewelry is fast becoming the leader of this gentle style revolution. Inspired by the best of a century and 39;s designs on both sides of the Atlantic, this book shows you how to form 35 delightful designs so you can create your very own modern heirlooms. With tips on how to work with found objects, you will learn how to transform favorite, but damaged, costume jewelry and thrift store treasures into precious pieces that will be cherished forever. Clear step-by-step projects and the use of simple techniques, such as wiring and beading, mean that even the beginner can produce stunning results. 35 original projects to create modern heirlooms, also ideal as gifts Projects include ingenious ideas on reusing old junk and thrift buys Projects include crystal and bead earrings, ceramic brooches and sparkle bracelets

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Fire bisque and clay beads easily with the Bead Rack. Without having to stilt your beads, easily allow them to air dry or be safely fired. Excellent for firing bisque beads painted in metal clay. Its an inexpensive way to create silver beads (see step-by-step photos below).

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Cubic Zirocnia is safe to fire with metal clay. This Fire and Ice pack is an excellent value. Recieve 30 4 mm gems and add a brillant focal pont to your next jewelry or metal clay project. Working with CZs is easy. See step-by-step images below 1. Use a drill to hand drill a tiny hole into a dried clay pendant. Place stone in pendant with tweezers. 2. Create setting around CZ with pre-filled clay syringe. Smooth with a damp brush. 3. Fire and finish. Holiday tree below by Sherri Haab, from The Art of Metal Clay, book 6135. Step-by-step images from Art Clay Silver and Gold book 6979. Artist Deb Jemmott.

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Let Your Jewelry Projects Dazzle with the Look of Diamonds This set includes all clear cubic zirconias in a variety of shapes and sizes including round, oval, emerald cut, marquise, pear and heart. Many matching sets for earrings and more in each pack. CZ and 39;s can be fired directly with metal clay. About 30 CZ and 39;s.

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