Create a treasured collection of necklace and earring sets that are sure to astound and make a statement. Author Jeanette Shanigan shares six beadwork techniques to create 23 projects. Readers need not be an experienced artist because the simple, fully photographed instructions lead you from beginning to end. The author provides projects for all levels of beadworkers.150 color photos.100 line drawings.

Glitz, glamour--and beads! Jewel tones, crystals, and metallic meet in Exotic Adornments. Appropriate for the office but as fun as a night out, the cuffs, chokers, necklaces, rings, and earrings in this easy-to-use guide are sure to catch attention--and envy! Led by Beadwork Magazine's Beadwork Designer of the Year Kelly Wiese, you'll create opulent, extravagant statement pieces that take any outfit from flat to fab. For some fun, elegance, and sparkle, go big with the Soiree Ring, perfect for date night. Add a touch of drama to your look with the All That Glitters Lariat, customizing the length to suit your style. Looking for a piece that works in a professional setting? The Madison Avenue Bracelet pairs pearls with crystals for a classic, classy look. No matter which of the 18 pieces you start with, you'll want to give your entire jewelry collection a luxurious makeover with Exotic Adornments!

Catalog of an exhibition held at Smith College Museum of Art, Feb. 1-Jun. 15, 2008.

Presents an array of methods used to embellish clothing and other articles with beadwork.

It’s not surprising that beading has become one of the most popular crafts today — it's both inexpensive and produces decorative objects that are beautiful and enduring. For the novice or experienced beader looking for new holiday ideas, this book offers a wealth of possibilities. Drawn primarily from the pages of two of the leading magazines in the field, Beaded Ornaments for the Holidays and Beyond contains vibrant color photographs and easy instructions for making beaded ornament projects from the simple strung variety to more complex Victorian netting-style pieces. Ornamental covers, snowflake-shaped ornaments, and ornament hangers are all featured here. Most of these projects focus on pieces that can be used on a tree, wreath, or doorknob, yet with a change of color and materials any can be used year-round to decorate the home.

From elegant jewelry to decorative home accessories, these 40 beaded gifts are fun to make and a pleasure to give. The awe-inspiring selection of easy and intermediate projects includes necklaces and bracelets, hatbands and purses, mirrors and lampshades. General instructions, with advice on all the necessary tools and techniques (such as basic stringing and adding clasps), appear right up front. Start with the simple Changeable Bead Necklace, which uses a dazzling variety of beads in random colors and sizes. A cool and funky Wavy Barrette goes wonderfully with now-popular vintage clothing. Or make a Beach Glass Hanger, Satin Evening Bag, tassels, ornaments, and much more.

Instructions for making fabulous beaded ornaments for friends and family. Eight stunning holiday ornaments to make.

If you are new to beaded ornament covers, then this is the book for you. Chapters 1 and 2 cover all the basics you need to know. The projects in Chapters 3 through 7 are all designed for beginners, with each one getting a little more technical than the last so you can build up your skills as you work your way through the book. Step by step color photo illustrations take you through each project, showing what your piece should look like as you work. Even with only these five designs there are lots of possibilities. Just changing the color of the beads and ornaments can look like a whole new creation. As you get more adventurous, you can experiment with fringe patterns and different beads for lots of different looks.

Beaded Ornament Covers Book Three offers five new designs. Each design is fully illustrated with color photos guiding you step by step through the process. These designs are a bit more detailed, so if you have never done ornament covers before you might want to start with Beaded Ornament Covers; A Beginner's Guide. Beading ornament covers can be addictive! But they look wonderful on the tree and make great gifts for those special people on your list. Look for other books by this author including our other ornament books, Wire Wrapping Stones and Beads, and Handmade, not Homemade: a Bead Stringing Guide. More pattern books coming soon!

Easy-to-learn techniques and complete patterns and instructions to make exciting works of wearable art.