Bead Simple by Susan Beal $13.97

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Bead Simple by Susan Beal $13.97

Most beading books include a mix of patterns but call for very specific beads and materials. So if crafters don’t like the beads used in the projects, or don’t have them in hand, they won’t enjoy the projects, no matter how beautiful they are. But Susan Beal has untangled this knotty problem. Bead Simple is the first work of its kind that offers stunning jewelry patterns that can be completely customized with a variety of beads and stringing materials. Based on simple, yet effective beading techniques, this strikingly illustrated pattern guide includes 50 glittering designs, each featuring two bold variations for a total of 150 projects that can easily be achieved with different materials or tweaks. With hot guest designers, including DIY Network’s Jennifer Perkins and Megan Nicolay, author of the bestselling Generation T, here is the one book that finally offers jewelers the versatility to let their unique personalities shine through.

“Bead Simple is simply fantastic, proving that with a few tools, a couple of easy to learn techniques, and the guidance of Susan Beal’s wonderful eye for color and texture, anyone can make beautiful handcrafted jewelry. The projects are absolutely inspiring, and I can’t wait to get started myself!” — Debbie Stoller, bestselling author of Stitch ‘N Bitch

guest designers I was so lucky to have 39 of my favorite designers contribute pieces to Bead Simple! Here’s a list of everyone who is part of the book.

Tanja Alger lives in Portland, Oregon, with her husband, son, and two stepsons. In her spare time she loves to garden, draw, and look after her family’s menagerie of cats and chickens.

Jennifer Bonnell is a born and raised Jersey crafty girl with a penchant for all things sparkly, and the author of DIY Girl. She lives in Montclair, New Jersey with her husband, their cat, and her monstrous stash of craft supplies.

Cathy Callahan is a crafter who draws inspiration from crafts of the ‘60s and ‘70s. Her website is cathyofcalifornia.com.

Nicola Corl is a hairstylist and make-up artist who lives with her husband, Neal and three children, Henry, Maisie, and June in Portland, Oregon. Any crafting projects are undertaken in the middle of the night!

Stacy Elaine Dacheux enjoys writing, baking pumpkin bagels, and drawing pictures of lions with astronaut helmets. Her projects can be found at stacyelaine.com.

Natalie Zee Drieu is senior editor of CRAFT Magazine and web editor of the CRAFT blog. Her personal blog, Coquette, expresses her love of fashion, style, technology and crafts.

Nancy Flynn is a writer and crafter who lives in San Francisco. She is co-editor of getcrafty.com and the author of Jeaneology: Crafty Ways to Reinvent Your Old Blues.

Diane Gilleland, also known as Sister Diane, organizes the Portland Church of Craft. She also produces CraftyPod, a podcast and blog about making stuff.

When she’s not crafting lesson plans, Fiona Gillespie knits, sews, quilts and visits the second-hand and vintage shops of the world.

Betsy Greer is a writer, thinker and crafter living in North Carolina. When not busy making things, she writes about the ethical side of crafty life at craftivism.com.

Alexis Hartman is an illustrator and self-proclaimed remedial crafter born into a very crafty family in Los Angeles. Her work can be found at greenbluegreen.com.

Wendy Jung, The Singing

If you've been searching for just the right beading book, here it is - with all the tips, techniques and great projects to help you get started.

From earrings and necklaces to bracelets and embellished clothing, Bead Simple features 50 marvelous projects you can learn to make in no time.

You'll find everything from simple, accessible projects for beginners to more elaborate, sophisticated designs for those seeking a challenge - and everything in between.

From choosing tools and materials to mastering techniques for almost any type of jewelry or embellishment, Bead Simple covers it all. Here are a few examples of what you'll learn how to make: Modern Drop Earrings, Vintage Button Earrings, Starburst Earrings, Circle Deluxe Earrings One-Strand Necklace, Memoir Necklace, Vintage Pin Necklace, Tiered Necklace, Woven Collar Necklace Charming Pendant, Modern Drop Pendant, Starburst Pendant, Ribbon Choker Sparkle Cocktail Brooch, Floral Galore Brooch, Glitter Barrette, Vamp Hair Comb Sparkle It! Ribbon Trim and Accessories, Handbag Charm, Beaded Belt, Holiday Ornaments For each project, three different variations are included - for a total of 150 designs. Plus 40 of the author's favorite designers have each contributed their own spin-off piece, to take her ideas in some very creative new directions.

No matter what your style, there's wide array of stunning designs to choose from - enough bright ideas to make you sparkle from head to toe. And, of course, you can choose the colors, length, (and even design elements) to create a piece that's just right for you.

If you've always wanted to try your hand at making jewelry just the way you want it, here's a book that will guide you through each step, from start to finish.

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