Introduction

Using this Book

Shopping for beads & supplies

Tools & techniques

Key to Projects

Find Your Inspiration
Golden Everglades – This long necklace suit a V-neckline. Personalize it with Swarovski crystals to match your favorite outfit.
Rhinestone Garden – Show off an ornate bead by suspending it from a piece of chain.
Leopards and Limes – This thick, charmlike bracelet shows off colorful lampworked beads.
Back in Black – This pair of long, elegant earrings features Baroque Swarovski crystals.
Little Devil – Though the chain is the star of this piece, the fun word beads paired with symbol pendants creates a fabulous effect.
Family Style – This bracelet features tiny linked photo frames, created with bezel links, Amazing Glaze, and embossing powder.

Mix it Up
Punchy & Dotty – This necklace features two types of sterling silver chain and fun lampworked beads.
Snap Fizz Pop – Novel bottle cap beads are the superstar of this bracelet.
Twiggy – A medley of chains and beads creates a hodgepodge necklace that is strikingly beautiful!
Big Sky Bling – Leather teams up with silver barrel beads and earthy raku beads for a bracelet that never goes out of style.
Posh Porcupine – This simple, modern, and lightweight necklace uses silver wire and unique lampwork beads.
Not for Wallflowers – This feminine necklace pairs felt ribbon and floral Lucite beads.

Play with Symmetry
Brass Menagerie – This asymmetrical charm bracelet throws balance to the wind!
Aqua Bloom – This necklace is pleasantly balanced even though it’s asymmetrical.
All Abuzz – A focal bead placed directly next to the clasp creates a pleasing arrangement in this bracelet.
Sorbet Songbird – A bird toggle clasp adds visual weight and balances this asymmetrical piece.
Industrial Chic –  These hip earrings may appear identical at first, but actually showcase different patterns.
Dark Angel – Small- and large-link chain form swags up one side of this necklace.

Experiment with Sizing
Glittery Ears – These decorative chandeliers featuring golden cubic zirconia teardrops and crystal-studded flowers are an indulgence for your ears.
Emerald Styles – Long, delicate earrings add a feminine touch to any outfit and are just as easy to make as short earrings.
Royal Arachnid – Multistrand necklaces and bracelets make for eye-catching accessories. This project features a glamorized spider.
Cabling Casablanca – This lariat features vermeil leaf-end head pins. An easy indulgence!
Seeds of Chain – This matinee-length necklace is made entirely of seed beads.

Easy Does It
Peace Cord – If you can tie a knot, you can make this simple, stylish necklace.
Hoop Hoop Hooray – Simply slide your favorite beads onto hoop earrings for instant gratification.
Plastic Posey – This eye-catching bracelet is created with memory wire, sequins, and floral Lucite beads.
A Toggle to Ogle – The perfect toggle clasp is the focal point of this versatile necklace.
Ring Me – This ring is a great example of a piece of jewelry made using an ingenious, designer-friendly finding: a ring with a loop on top just waiting to be embellished.