Hip to Bead

Contemporary, boutique-style beaded jewelry and accessories are a breeze to make with the step-by-step instructions and inspirational photographs in this guide. Thirty-two stylish projects--including the Rock 'n Roll Cuff, the Cha Cha Bracelet, and the Mod Millefiori Necklace--can be created using the basic beading techniques described, including knotting, stringing, weaving, and working with wire. Sidebars provide more extensive coverage of materials, types of beads, essential tools, and modified designs for advanced beaders and a list of suppliers makes it easy to find everything needed to create the designs.