Diane Fitzgerald's Shaped Beadwork: Dimensional Jewelry With Peyote Stitch (Beadweaving Master Class)

dimensional jewelry with peyote stitch

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"Along with color, texture, and luminosity, shape can set a piece of jewelry apart. In 'Diane Fitzgerald's Shaped Beadwork'--part of Lark Books' Beadweaving Master Class series--the renowned beading teacher shows you how to weave simple increase patterns to make beautiful two- and three-dimensional forms. Some of the projects consist of creating a single bead in a specific shape--a lovely triangle bead is given extra dimension with the addition of bezeled cabochons, for example, or six square pieces are joined to create a cube bead and then embillished with nailheads and faux bezels. Most of the projects offer instructions for making complete pieces of jewelry. Basic triangles are transformed into lovely flowers on the Trillum Necklace, and the Jeweled Nacklace features a round central cabochon flanked by a series of square cabchons, all set into exquisite beadwork. The versatile patterns the author provides are building blocks that you can use to design your own inspiring jewelry"--Page 4 of cover.