Beaded Earrings - Techniques & Designs

Beaded jewelry such as bracelets, necklaces, and earrings are still extremely popular, especially those made in a Native American style. Readers will learn a craft that has delighted humankind for generations. Detailed, full-color illustrations and photographs are accompanied with step-by-step instructional details, as well as patterns, graphs, and recommendations for materials and supplies. Twelve basic patterns can be combined to make more than thirty-five different kinds of earrings. Most earrings are basic dangle variations that use the Brick Stitch, Gourd Stitch and Bugle Bead patterns. Basic how-to techniques progress on to advanced instructions, many of which have not been previously published which makes this the ideal book for both beginners and more experienced bead workers. Full-color graphics and numerous photo examples of completed earrings and pendants provide inspiration for creating unique one-of-a-kind designs.