100 Beaded Jewelry Designs: Easy-to-bead Necklaces, Bracelets, Brooches, And More by Stephanie Burnham (2005, Paperback)

More is better in this hefty collection of adornments for all occasions. One hundred projects are organized by season for ease of selection, whether it''s the season for a summery Daisy Chain or Petal Rope necklace or the weather for an autumnal Fringed Pendant or Pearl Lozenge necklace. Also included are up-to-the-minute earring designs, sophisticated chokers, and the newest trends in brooches. Designs draw from a huge variety of materials, from tiny seed beads to stunning focal beads made from stone, shell, or bamboo. Each project is like a recipe, with a list of needed materials and tools, numbered instructions, and the size of the finished piece. There is even a technique section to prepare beaders for every method they will encounter, making this book a primer for those just starting out and a well of project ideas for those with more experience.