Owen, Cheryl. The bead jewelry maker; stylish handcrafted jewelry to make at home

OWEN, Cheryl. The bead jewelry maker; stylish handcrafted jewelry to make at home. Barron's. 128p. illus. index. c2005. 0-7641-3192-3. $16.95. JSA*

More than 30 beautiful pieces of jewelry are featured in this well illustrated book. An opening section describes basic techniques, necessary equipment, findings, and adhesives, along with various materials used in creating jewelry--beads, buttons, shells, and different cords. Each project description includes a large color photo of the finished item in addition to a detailed materials list and complete directions. Projects include a five-row floating bead necklace; pearl and crystal drop earrings; a choker with silver spacers; a mother of pearl and pleated ribbon choker: a bugle bead bracelet with crystal drops; a rocaille round bracelet, and many more gorgeous items.

A special section at the end of the book provides additional information about decorating individual beads, making jewelry from wire, recycling beads and making beads from clay. A listing of suppliers includes both web and phone addresses, making it easy to purchase supplies. This is a wonderful book! Shirley Reis, IMC Dir., Lake Shore MS, Mequon, WI

J--Recommended for junior high school students. The contents are of particular interest to young adolescents and their teachers.

S--Recommended for senior high school students.

A--Recommended for advanced students and adults. This code will help librarians and teachers working in high schools where are honors and advanced placement students. This also will help extend KLIATT's usefulness in public libraries.

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