Beautiful Beaded Ropes - Review and Give Away

Jill Wiseman's Beautiful Beaded Ropes is another in Lark Crafts' Beadweaving Master Class series. This is a stunning book with 24 projects to intrigue the beader. While I am a novice at beading in comparison to the author, I found the instructions to be strong, especially for those familiar with working with patterns.

The projects range from fairly elegant and simple pieces to much more complex and challenging designs. All of the projects are based on ropes either for bracelets, necklaces, lariats or even earrings and one intriguing ring. The projects are grouped by technique with a good supply list including tools needed for the projects.

While probably not the first project book to consult for the new beader, it would be great inspiration while one is learning and would provide good challenges for some time to come. I recommend the book for experienced beaders and those looking for new inspirations.


If you are interested in owning a copy of this book, leave me a comment on this blog by Sept 20 and a way to contact you (USA only)  and I will  randomly draw a name to send the book to.

Nancy

Showcase 500 Beaded Jewelry - Review and Give Away

Ray Hemachandra selected 500 stunning pieces of beaded jewelry for this sumptuous book. The photographs are highly professional and a number of detail shots are included. It is a real piece of eye candy and provides inspiration for all beaders.

The jewelry represents a wide variety of styles and techniques by both well known jewelry artists as well as lesser known artists, so the complexity varies, but not the high quality.

I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in beading or jewelry, either as a collector or creator.

If you are interested in owning a copy of this book, leave me a comment on this blog by Sept 15 and a way to contact you (USA only)  and I will  randomly draw a name to send the book to.

Nancy