Dazzle

Baubles of all kinds that customize an outfit, says designer Kenzle, not only add a distinctive sparkle, but also reveal the wearer's personality. A great deal of practical how-to information precedes 30 specific designs; this introductory material discusses the fundamentals of jewelry making and equipment and includes both words and illustrations to bring all readers up to speed on the latest materials and methods, from plastic clay to textured thread. Those with limited funds can make a gift-of-the-sea pin to showcase a favorite shell or hook antique buttons together to form a bracelet. If you have the cash and the time, consider crafting the ebony triangle pin, Monet's rose-garden scarf, or a leather thistle cutwork bag. Excellent instructions combined with attractive adornments equal gifts and wearables that won't be shoved to the back of a closet. Patterns and a metric conversion chart are appended. - Barbara Jacobs--BL 10/01/1995.