The Bead Lover's Guide

The Bead Lover's Guide contains great information on all sorts of beading basics. From how beading began... to where beads come from and how they're made. Check out my recommendations about which equipment to buy and why... and discover all the basic stitches and how to do them properly. How to quickly and easily get started in beading without spending a fortune How to create your own gorgeous beading projects using the same tricks, techniques and secrets that professional beaders use... for a fraction of the cost! Discover how to choose the right beads, equipment and more. Learn all about how beading began. Details galore about the different beads, how they're made and what they're made from - and the best beading projects to use them for. All the insider tips on choosing the right thread, string or wire for your project. REVEALED: what all those numbers and symbols on beads mean! Pages and pages of detailed instructions for all the most popular beading stitches. A detailed glossary so you can stop wondering what all those beading terms are about. How to get the best knots, in the right place, every time! Using crimp beads the RIGHT way! An ingeniously simple secret to working out how many beads you'll need for your next piece. Learn how to choose the right fastening for your piece. The tiny adjustment that will make finishing your pieces a breeze.