Beading with Crystals; 36 Simply Inspired Jewelry Designs

Bicones, buttons, drops, and rhinestones. Glittering and colorful, these and other multifaceted glass crystal beads have become the jeweler's material of choice. They're the star of the show in this sparkling entry in the Beading withseries. Crafters begin their creative journey by learning basic techniques, including stringing and simple wirework; then they're ready to start making 36 glamorous projects, from captivating chandelier earrings to a necklace of metal beads and shimmering crystals. Sophisticated jewelry findings accent the finished pieces, and detailed illustrations make the process easy for beginners.

Jean Campbell is the founding editor of Beadwork magazine. She has written and edited dozens of books, including The Art of Beaded Beads and Creating Glamorous Jewelry. She lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Katherine Duncan Aimone is a freelance writer and editor. She has authored numerous books for Lark, including The Beaded Home and The Art of Jewelry: Polymer Clay. She lives in Asheville, North Carolina.