Add sparkle and glamor, Southwestern or Victorian style--or any that you might choose--and elegant touches to sweaters, jackets, shirts, belts, scarves, hats, and other accessories. With the easy-to-learn techniques and complete patterns provided by Ann Benson, you'll use seed beads, bugle beads, pearls, crystals, and semiprecious stones.

Includes how-to information.

Bestselling author Ann Benson (Beading for the first time®, Beadpoint, Beadwork Basics, Beadweaving, The New Beadweaving, and Two-Hour Beaded Projects) is sending out a personal invitation. Join her for the hottest new thing in crafting: a cool mixture of crochet and beadwork. With her guiding you every step of the way, the dozens of necklaces, earrings, and bracelets are all marvelously easy to make.

Detailed instructions and patterns to make over 200 different bead works.

"Are you looking for something a little different to make with your bead stash? Don't need another piece of jewelry, but do want to make something that shows-off your skills and creativity with a bit of splash and glitter as well? Then Ann Beason's BEADWEAR: MAKING BEADED ACCESSORIES & ADORNMENTS is the book that your looking for. It will teach you new techniques, remind you of those long forgotten, but most of all, it will inspire you. Ann has included designs from the Victorian era style to the American Southwest look. You can dress up sweaters, jackets, shirts and blouses, belts, scarves, hats, bags, pretty much anything that you can sew a bead onto. With this book you'll soon be creating coordinated ensembles that include garments, jewelery and handbags, everyday wear to evening wear. The book includes detailed instructions for the techniques used and complete patterns to get you started with seed beads of all sizes, bugle beads, "gem" and semiprecious stones, faux pearls, and crystals. The possibilities are limited only by your imagination. Soon, you will be creating, wearing, and enjoying compliments on your own wearable art!"--Publisher.

"Benson manages to discuss in the space of a few pages...bead fundamentals, including necessary tools and different techniques."-- "Booklist . ."..an endless choice for the creative artist wishing to bead accessories with flair."-- "Country Folk Art . "Add some sparkle to your life!"-- "Lapidary Journal . 128 pages (all in color), 8 1/2 x 11.