From Booklist
Beadwork is everywhere, a resurrected craft that, along with scrapbooking and other old-new techniques, is enjoying newfound popularity these days. In fact, says Beadwork magazine, the sponsor of this book, one in three crafters is now buying these bedazzling supplies. Selecting 30 ring designs from the magazine, editor-in-chief Campbell has chosen well, with innovations ranging from a 1960s-look-alike flower-power ring to a whimsical "you won't do dishes in this ring." A number of the patterns are remarkably similar to the work of well-known jewelers, such as Hardy, Lagos, and Yurman, with incredibly smaller price tags. Each pattern includes a color photograph, artist credit, materials, notions, and step-by-step instructions, with how-to's illustrated whenever necessary. Techniques given at the end are useful but not geared to the novice. Barbara Jacobs
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"The instructions are easy to follow and the photographs are beautiful and clear…you will love this book."


Book Description
Beaders learn how to create bold and original finger jewelry quickly and easily with this guide to beadwork. Spectacular beading projects created by prominent designers are provided along with beautiful photography and clear step-by-step instructions. The gorgeous variety of stylish rings include flashy rhinestone coils and modest pattered tubes, flowers for the hand, crystal domes that catch the light, leopard skin and sea urchin rings, and a ring for one's chakra. Patterns for knitted, strung, and wireworked rings for special occasions and everyday wear are included. The techniques used to create these fun and easy rings range from simple netting to peyote stitch.



About the Author
Jean Campbell

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Adorning our necks and wrists with beads has always been popular, but creating bold and original finger jewelry is now attracting beaders by the droves! Because of their size, beaded rings are simple and quick to make, and they are so instantly gratifying that you could easily create an entire series without spending too much time or money. Having searched the country to find the hottest fashions, editor Jean Campbell delivers a gorgeous variety of stylish rings that include flashy rhinestone coils and subtly patterned tubes, flowers for the hand, crystal domes that catch the light, a leopard skin ring, a sea urchin ring, and a ring for your chakra. There are knitted rings, strung rings, and wireworked rings; some for special occasions and others for everyday wear. Beadwork Creates Beaded Rings brings more of what you expect from this wildly popular, how-to series: 30 spectacular beading projects created by prominent designers, beautiful photography, and clear step-by-step instructions. So, if large beading projects are getting you down, jump on the fashion train and try your hand at beaded rings.

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