Bead and wire crafting is very popular in today's craft marketplace. Over 40 projects - sophisticated designs are created with simple materials. Complete instructions, diagrams or patterns, and large full-colour photos From jewellery to home decor, this book features a dazzling array of exciting projects and techniques. From simple bead stringing and wire bending, to more accomplished bead mosaics - the techniques will keep any crafter intrigued. Projects include: Black Faceted Heart Drop Necklace & Earrings; Souvenir Coin Necklace; Grandmother's Photos Necklace; Green Cat's Eye Bracelet; Amethyst & Filigree Chocker & Earrings; Beads & Clay Charms Headband. Then turn to some home accents: Beaded Place Setting Napkin Ring & Placemat; Wine Bottle Band & Glass Charms; Asian Wind Chime; Sushi Set Chopstick Rest and Trimmed Chopsticks; Hanging Vase with Beaded Trim; Round Beaded Treasure Box. Diagrams, instructions, and step-by-step photos guide the reader on how to use wire and beads to create these lovely projects.
Mickey Baskett has produced over 2,000 instruction books with more than 40,000 projects. After starting her career at a crafts product company, Mickey went on to join PLAID Enterprises as editor of their publications department. Now, through her own company, Prolific Impressions, she continues to create craft booklets and how-to books, as well as make appearances on TV craft shows. She is author of the recently published The Tranquil Home (0806971010), and bestsellers such as Wire Jewelry in an Afternoon (1402701322) and Fabulous Painted Furniture (0806922516).
