With "Glamorous Beaded Jewellery", beaders can create 25 fun and sophisticated pieces from chandelier earrings, to chunky bracelets, to knotted-and-bejewelled chokers. The stunning projects are inspired by the designer jewellery seen in upscale boutiques and the runways of today's fashion houses. Featured pieces are deceptively simple and inexpensive to make, with clear step-by-step instructions and photographs that give beginners new skills and intermediate beaders new approaches to their craft. A helpful Sources and Resources section ensures that the featured materials are close at hand so that the adage, "Make it today. Wear it tonight!" comes true. The features include: over 175 gorgeous colour photographs; 25 stunning designs for jewellery that sparkles with colour; special sections on quick-and-easy beading basics; and easy-to-follow step-by-step directions that guide even the beginner to professional-looking results.

About the Author

M.T. Ryan is a designer of home and personal accessories working in a wide range of fields, including dinnerware and stationary. In this work, M.T. brings his trained eye, design skills, and exacting workmanship to this stunning new collection of original jewelry designs. This is M.T. Ryan's first book.

Reviews

."..will interest people with a do-it-yourself approach to personal style."

--Austin American Statesman
July, 2006