Beading With Charms

Beginner projects: fairy garden, never too many, waterfall, vintage, bold and beautiful, Paris, southwest, trinkets, faces, rocker chic, outrageous, flower power, pennies from heaven, Intermediate projects: mementos, eclectic, springtime, fiesta, grammy's baubles, olde world, divine, sunset, whirlpool, talisman, droplets, waves, flight of fancy, heart to heart, yee haw, forever yours, true love, city nights, woodland, northern lights, talking leaves, orient express.

Try your hand at creating super cute mascots, accessories, and charms using seed beads and wire! This collection of over 150 beginner-friendly designs includes animals, flowers, food, vehicles, holiday motifs, letters, numbers, and more! Best of all, the book comes with a colorful assortment of beads and craft wire so you can get started today! Inside, you'll find materials for making six of the included designs. Show off your handmade mascots and charms on backpacks, hats, and clothing, create unique key chains and cell phone charms, use them to decorate for the holidays, or personalize presents and cards. Follow the step-by-step color photo guides to learn the basic beading techniques used for making mascots, then get started on your favorite designs. Each motif includes a color diagram with all the info you'll need to create your very own beaded masterpieces. Once you get started beading these adorable little charms, we guarantee you won't be able to stop!

A perfect gift for aspiring crafters. Beads are perfect for making all sorts of tiny treasures: cakes and treats, fruit, flowers, fast food, holiday souvenirs, pets and animals, fairies, and more! This book will show you how to make everything from a tiny tea service, a micro monkey, and some minute flowers to the sweetest little ladybug. No matter what your level of beading experience, you are sure to find the perfect beaded miniature project in Amanda Hinson's 100 Beaded Flowers, Charms & Trinkets. Step-by-step demonstrations, from basic construction to more advanced techniques are covered, as well as inspiration for how to incorporate your designs into projects--including jewelry, accessories, and stationery.

The Queen of Latina Style, Kathy Cano Murillo, is back with fantastic art and craft projects—including brand-new ideas and previous favorites—in The Crafty Chica Creates.

Delicate, luminous, beautiful: no wonder metal filigree components are a jeweler’s treasure. From antique brass and copper to shimmering silver and gold, they pair perfectly with a variety of beads. This latest entry in the bestselling Beading with series features 33 sophisticated and utterly stylish projects. The techniques are simple; the variety is stunning; and the designs are contemporary and accessible. Learn how to shape filigree components and alter their finish. Discover special techniques for combining the beads with the filigree. Release your creativity on projects packed with high-end style. The Dinner at Eight Necklace weds diamond-shaped filigree connectors with sparkly crystal beads. Whimsical Whirlwind Earrings feature painted filigree and silk ribbon that provide a surprising pop of color. Every piece is gorgeous!

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Designs for 100 different bracelets offer a style for every taste and level of skill. Includes full-color, step-by-step instructions and patterns for unique knotted, woven, and threaded jewelry.

Projects: Wooden stretch bracelet, heart bangle, glass charm and crystal wrap bracelet, chunky charm bracelet, knotted leather & turquoise stone bracelet, semiprecious garnet bracelet, knotted chain & crystal bracelet, wired crystal, suede & chain bracelet, chain & crystal disk bracelet, antique pearl bracelet, pearl drop earrings, turquoise hoop earrings, crystal clip-on earrings, phrenite oval chandelier earrings, jet crystal & chain chandelier earrings, small briolette teardrop chain earrings, classic garnet hoops, filigree chandelier earrings, teardrop pendant necklace, wire-looped pearl necklace, ribbon chain & mother-of-pearl flower necklace, three-strand knotted pearl necklace, turquiose leather pendant, acrylic flower & ribbon necklace, three-strand cut-glass vintage necklace, tassel necklace, tiger-eye gold ring, crystal cluster ring, bag charm, glass beaded brooch.