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About the Book

Create Jewelry: Crystals presents 20 glittering projects ranging in difficulty from easy stringing pieces to seed bead weaving designs. All projects are glamorous and timeless and represent unique ways to use crystals in jewelry designs for necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings. In Create Jewelry: Crystals, the editors of Beadwork magazine combine innovative designs with intriguing anecdotes, history and tips about these multi-faceted beads. Designs are divided into the Classics, Special Occasions, and Fashion Forward so readers can easily find designs of their choosing. Beautiful photos are accompanied by step-by-step instructions that are easy to follow so readers can recreate their own designs. Additional material of interest for crystal lovers includes crystal basics, how to tell the difference between manmade and rock crystal, entertaining tidbits about this specialty bead, and more.

Table of Contents:
Classic Arabian Nights- Rich purple velvet crystals in five shapes are blended together to make this sophisticated necklace. Purely Crystal- Herkimer diamonds are named after where they were first found in Herkimer County, New York, and their diamond-like crystal structure. Wear them and become open to new impressions and the surrounding world. Royal Tapestry- Many textures and colors of seed beads and crystals are brick stitched together, causing this royal bracelet to drape like fabric around the wrist. Nouveau Riche- Brass findings reminiscent of the Art Nouveau period, paired with the opalescent crystals in this necklace, are sure to make this a sought-after piece by the rich and famous. Catch a Falling Star- Dangling earrings in silver and amethyst decrease in crystal and seed bead size before exploding with an organic star shape that tickles the neck. Spring Thaw- Icy blue crystal rondelles and sterling silver accents seem to melt into spring when paired with bright green crystal bicones and leaves. A Rani's Paisley- This colorful embroidered brooch sparkles with crystal sew-on stones and seed beads stitched to a felt backing. Special-Occasion Glittery Lariat- Three colors of crystals are mixed together and used at random in this sparkling right-angle weave lariat. Cosmic Jewels- Swarovski's new cosmic crystals are the perfect starting point for these circular brick-stitch circles. Filigree Drops- Filigrees with a custom crystal mix called Aquadesiac were the beginning of these dangly earrings. Toujours Topaz- Crystals of numerous shapes, sizes, and wonderful warm colors blend together in this luxurious netted necklace. Ring of Fire- Sharp points of bicone crystals and spiky fringe explode from a metal screen ring base, making this one hot cocktail ring. Crystals in Camelot- With its shimmering wireworked crystal and silver pendant, this necklace brings to mind leisurely days in Camelot. Fashion-Forward Brilliant Bangles- Three tubular herringbone tubes are accented with sparkling crystals, the placements of which give the tubes the appearance of being twisted. Ruby Dreams- Three fancy stones in subtly different shades of red are secured with seed bead bezels and connected with turquoise bicones. Medieval Mood- Three strands of pearls and crystals in royal purple and green shine like an artifact from ages past. Blue-Green Reflections- Strands of blue and green crystals and seed beads attach to three crystal rings of silver and gold. Mystic Crystal- In the Middle Ages, some people believed that gods and spirits lived in palaces made from rock crystal. To keep the focus on this powerful crystal, this necklace is simply strung with silver beads. Lush Layers- Five simply strung strands of crystals feel exotic and opulent against your skin. Azure Treasure- The romantic nature of this simple necklace is achieved with the blending of indicolite crystals and vintage-looking brass findings. The result is a magical treasure.

About the Author :
Marlene Blessing has worked as an editorial director in western book publishing for two decades, was a contributing editor to SPA magazine, and was a senior features editor for The Seattle Weekly. Sewing, embroidery, quilting, clay sculpting, and calligraphy are a few of her favourity crafts - until, of course, she began beading. Marlene is the Editorial Director for Beadwork, Stringing, and Step by Step Beads magazines. She lives in Longmont, Colorado. Jamie Hogsett is the editor of Stringing Spring 2005, the projects editor of Beadwork magazine, and has contributed to several books in the Beadwork Creates series. She holds a BFA from Colorado State University, and lives in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Review :
April/May 08 This is a really beautiful book with lots of great projects and ideas. I usually work with seed beads so was worried at first that it was mainly going to be stringing or wirework but in the end I found it was a great mix and a lot of the projects are now on my to-do list. The only downside was that a lot of the instructions were just words so I don't know if a complete beginner may find this a problem, but I didn@t and a relatively new beader I showed it to didn't either. Stephanie Day


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781596680227
  • Publisher: Interweave Press Inc
  • Publisher Imprint: Interweave Press Inc
  • Height: 260 mm
  • No of Pages: 128
  • Width: 507 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1596680229
  • Publisher Date: 20 Sep 2007
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Sub Title: Dazzling Designs to Make and Wear


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