Beaded Bracelets : 25 Dazzling Handcrafted Projects

**25 Dazzling Handcrafted Projects** Learn how to create wearable works of art! __Beaded Bracelets__ will show you how to make 25 original woven beaded bracelets that are contemporary and sure to make a statement. Every bracelet design is unique and has been created by author Claudine McCormack Jalajas to help you master the four main basic beadweaving stitches: peyote, crossweave, right angle weave, and herringbone. Each design comes with a complete and detailed material list, and clear step-by-step instructions and illustrations. And all the projects will show you how beads are gently woven together to create bracelets that are lacy, chunky, sleek, fringed, delicate, and most of all beautiful. Also included are tips for purchasing the right tools and beads and resources that will guide your buying decisions. Beaded Bracelets is a jewelry crafter's guide to 25 original beaded bracelet designs that are contemporary, beautiful, and wear comfortably. Fully illustrated with both technical diagrams and photos, the book focuses on 4 main stitches? peyote, crossweave, right angle weave, and herringbone techniques?which can be applied to companion pieces of bead-weave jewelry, and is sure to appeal to both beginners and expert crafters Contents 8 Introduction 10 Tools & Materials 12 Where to Buy, Brands, and Considerations 15 Special Note About Instructions 17 THE BRACELETS 18 Basic Techniques 141 Resources 144 Acknowledgments 146 Index 148