Bead Fantasies

Bead Fantasies

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From the Publisher
Jewelry artist Takako Samejima specializes in bead jewelry, and has been working with beads since she was a child. Her designs, which combine different types, shapes, and sizes of beads, have won acclaim for their beauty and originality. Bead Fantasies features over seventy of her most original and dazzling designs, including necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings, brooches, hair ornaments, cell phone straps, and eyeglass chains.

Each design includes detailed instructions for creating the jewelry, supplemented by small color photographs and detailed color drawings. For the novice, Bead Fantasies also includes descriptions of the beads used to make the jewelry, beading supplies, and some lessons covering basic bead-stringing, and weaving and finishing techniques.

About the Author
Ms. Samejima is the author of several Japanese beadcraft books and her jewelry is often featured in Japanese fashion magazines. This is her first book in English.

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