Making Beautiful Beads: Glass, Metal, Polymer Clay, Fibre - Hardcover

To make exactly the beaded project you want - first you must make exactly the beads you want! Go right to the beginning of the process with five highly talented designers whose ingenuity, mastery of the medium and playfulness all come through again and again, whatever the material that is being used: - Work wool and dye into balls - Try papier mache over wooden beads - - Coil polymer clay - Create faux ivory for ethnic styles - Woodgrain - - Turn shiny polished metal and filigree - Lampwork frosted glass -

Bring a wealth of creativity to making your own dazzling, colorful, and wonderfully textured beads. Felt and paper designs are so lovely, you'll be surprised at how simple the techniques are to accomplish. Polymer clay versions can imitate the qualities of various types of precious stone. Even the stunning metal and glass beads you've always admired can be made at home! Then once you've crafted your own beads, find out how to make the most of your unique treasures by using them in new jewelry designs that you'll be proud to wear or give as gifts..