The Passionate Beader's Guide (Leisure Arts #4329) (ISBN 1601406193)

Beads and fun!:
How many books invite you to write in them? This one does! Each project has a place where you can make notes. What a great idea. How many times have you made something, made a small change and then wanted to recreate it days or months later only to NOT be able to remember what you did? I know I have and this note column makes remembering what I did possible. Bracelets, necklaces, earrings, cell phone or eyeglass cases, wine bottle capes, brooches, knobs and handles, buttons and even decoration for jeans are the projects in this book. Each project, of which there are 36, has a color photo of the finished item, a list of materials needed to create the project and clearly written instructions. There are graphics to help you along and don't forget that special place for your notes. There are photos of the different types of tools you will need such as chain nose pliers or crimping pliers. The glossary contains photos and names of the different types of beads, finds and tools. There is also a section on crimping, wire working and bead stitches so you can be sure you are doing what the instructions tell you to do. Finally, a two page source guide is provided and the last two pages are - again - yours to write notes on! The projects are great for gifts or for selling or even to keep for yourself. Your job is to decide which one to begin with!