Beautiful Beading

Fringed scarves, glittering slippers, copper pendants, dangling earrings, wind chimes, daisy candle holders: with projects like these, you know beads are hot! Get started, with great ideas on where to buy beads, the right tools and thread to use, and the best techniques. Practice wiring, threading, hand and loom weaving, sticking, and embroidering, and make your own beads from polymer clays, papier-mache, metal and plastic. With detailed instructions and diagrams, beginners will be able to hone their skills.