About this item
You've probably coveted jewelry you've seen in artsy boutiques and fashion magazines or envied friends who have the perfect bling to accent everything. With this book, you'll learn to craft designs that are chic but inexpensive. With hundreds of detailed photos, this book covers tools and supplies, bead stringing and weaving, wire wrapping, and more. Terrific projects will get you started and inspire you to create your own jewelry and beadwork designs.Concise two-page lessons show you all the steps to a skill and are ideal for quick review Each skill or technique is defined and described Detailed color photos demonstrate each step Step-by-step instructions accompany each photo Helpful tips provide additional guidance
About the Author
Chris Franchetti Michaels is an independent jewelry and beadwork designer and author of several craft books, including the bestseller Teach Yourself Visually Jewelry Making & Beading. Chris has also written for About.com Beadwork and has appeared on episodes of the show Jewelry Making on the DIY Network. Visit her blog at www.beadjewelry.net.
