This book features a completely new and stunning collection of 25 beaded originals that take beaders to the nest level. Featured pieces include a peyote band of gold with a pearl closure, a gold necklace encrusted with spakling crystals, delicate chokers, dangling earrings, a retro-style moonstone ring, and much more ?340+ beautiful full-color photographs of all the jewelry and the step-by-step-procedures needed to make them. ?Clear and concise directions that even beginners will find easy to follow ??Beading Basics?, an enlarged and authoritative tutorial on the essential techniques, including the tools and materials necessary to ensure professional-looking results ?An updated and expanded resource guide featuring the best places to buy everything needed for making jewelry.

In this book, readers learn where to find fabulous vintage jewelry, beads, and artifacts, and how to create stunning one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces using these amazing finds. Rhinestone beads and clasps, mercury glass beads, oxidized metal chains, rosary beads, tiny book charms and more are retooled into fabulous statement pieces that can be worn every day.