Beading the Creative Spirit

Invites readers on a spiritual pilgrimage into the kaleidoscope world of glass and color. Believing that beading is a form of meditation through which we can access the Creative Spirit that is always present in us, Ellsworth offers multiple ways to explore beading as a spiritual journey of self-discovery. Each of the seven chapters is rich with personal stories, exercises, and beading projects, and each project has a meditative experience to encourage a contemplative spirit and creative play. The project results are beautiful and meaningful, designed by a master bead artist for both novice and experienced beaders alike. Projects Include: ¿ Geometric Mandala, Personal Mandala ¿ Beaded Prayer Pouch, Personal Prayer Beads ¿ Beaded Stick Figure, Necklace with Pendant ¿ Chakra Flowers, Chakra Necklace ¿ Free-Form Gourd Stitch Bracelet, Ruffled Cabochon Brooch ¿ Dutch Spiral Necklace, Spiral Vessel ¿ Song Beads (see photo, right), Herringbone Stitch Cuff