Susan Ray - Easy Beaded Jewelry: 75+ Stunning Designs

Juli, we can never thank you enough for setting what spilled from our hearts into such discerning text. We are forever grateful. The talented lampwork artists who once again gave so graciously of the work: Deb Roesly, Gary Haun, Tamara Knight, Jill Shank, Roberta Ogborn, Iris Buchholtz, Karen Leonardo, Amy Caswell, Dave and Rebecca Jurgens, Leigh Funk, and Trent and Shawn Warden. The amazing talents of the jewelry designers and contributors who filled these pages with magical projects: Susan Brusch, Carol Coyle, Alison Leahy, Christen Stretch, Leigh Meyer, Krysti Kehl, Sandra Raymond, Jessica Italia, Jan Harris, Shannon Williams, Annie Hinton, Darien Kaiser, Linda Zsevc, Brittany Berndtson, Sol Hernandez, and all of the Duhme ladies (Linda, Brenda, Jill, Elisabeth, Laureen, Amber, Loralee, Kelly, Amber, Julie and Linda Duhme Olson). Claire Russ without who's smile we could not bead another day and her patience to make such scrumptious amulet bags and earrings. Mary Beth Sprengelmeyer for the countless Sundays enjoying each other's company and beading well into the wee hours of the morning. Cliff and Barbara Wallach at Halcraft for generously sharing so many wonderful beads used throughout this book. FPC, Westrim, Blue Moon, Gutermann, and Judikins for their input and product.

Introduction

Jewelry plays a special part in our lives.

Introduction

Jewelry plays a special part in our lives.

What is your favorite piece of jewelry? Where did it come from? Who gave it to you or made it for you? Can you remember the event? Each piece of jewelry has a story to tell. Like a great memoir of your life, each has sentimental value. It has its own ambiance, its own style. Jewelry helps us relive our times and creates feelings within that somehow say, Look, I'm special. Wouldn't it be wonderful to be able to create beaded jewelry just like the pros? How fun would it be to give or wear a piece of jewelry you made and receive the admiration of your friends and family? Beaded jewelry has become a much-loved gift for family and friends. It says, I made this for you, by my hand.

Today's fashions make beaded jewelry highly sought-after. You will see it on the stars in Hollywood, in the elite mail-order catalogs and even in the best boutiques. How does a designer come up with the ideas to create such wonderful pieces? Designers take their inspirational cues from everywhere: the world around them, nature, fashion and home decor. They collect ideas from the materials and the beads themselves. Imagine the possibilities! This book will happily encourage you to let your imagination soar. We will help you create the most stunning beaded jewelry with ease.