Bead Basics 101: All You Need To Know About Beads Stringing, Findings, Tools

Your one-stop, all-purpose source for every aspect of beading! Types of beads, crystals, and findings Using jump rings Knots you need to know Bead size chart and tool guide Selecting wire or other stringing material Using a bead board Designing, measuring, and combining colors Basic stringing Making dangles Using multiple strands Creating loops, spirals, and wire accents And much more!

This is the comprehensive introductory guide to making beautiful bead jewelry. From clasps to crimp beads, you will find it here!
This compact little book takes the mystery out of beading by providing a one-stop, all-purpose sourcebook for every aspect of the craft. A terrific beginner's resource in only 32 information-packed pages, this book provides a comprehensive guide to the materials, tools, and techniques you'll need to know for making dangles, earrings, bracelets, watches, necklaces, and more.
Bead artists Donna Goss and Andrea Gibson welcome readers to the wonderful world of beading, as they explain the intricacies of earrings, the wonders of wire, and the dazzle of crystals. Explore the joys of mixing colors, using focal beads to your greatest advantage, creating unique accents, stringing multiple strands with confidence, and more. Just follow the easy step-by-step photos and you'll be stringing lovely works of dazzling jeweled art in no time!
Get all the tips, tricks, and skills you'll need to achieve professional-looking results, with Bead Basics 101!