Quite simply everything beginners need to know to start making beaded jewelry! This must-have book features more than 100 color photographs and illustrations to walk you through step-by-step-shopping for beads, basic stringing materials, as well as how to crimp, tie knots, and work with findings. Several stunning projects will get you beading, and a design guide along with dozens of tips will keep your creative juices percolating. Getting Started is a new series from Interweave Press that makes learning new crafts simple and fun.

About the Author

Jean Campbell is the editor of Beadwork Magazine, the author of 'Bead it with Beadwork', 'Beaded Cords, Chains, Straps & Fringes', and the co-author of 'Beaders Companion'. She holds degrees from the University of Minnesota in Studio Arts and Santa Monica College of Design Arts, and Architecture in Furniture and Product Design.

Reviews

"A reliable beginner's need-to-know book." --"Get Creative"