Beadwork Basics

Benson manages to discuss in the space of a few pages...bead fundamentals, including necessary tools and different techniques.”—Booklist. “An endless choice for the creative artist wishing to bead accessories with flair.”—Country Folk Art.
Twenty-nine projects constitute the meat of the book, each with color photographs, materials list, directions, and, if necessary, charts, diagrams, and a key to the various sizes of beads. Among the projects are cobalt-and-gold cabochon earrings, a beaded bouquet clutch bag, stickpins and barrettes, and a pin with the visage of Marilyn Monroe. Unfortunately, beginners will find the projects a bit frustrating, since the basics of beadwork are not only separate
from the patterns but abbreviated in description as well.