Ultimate Necklace Maker

Description

From the single strand and pendant to the Lariat and Sautoir, beading expert Dorothy Wood brings ten timeless necklace styles up to date with this stunning step-by-step guide. Be spoilt for choice with over 35 handmade necklace designs and a range of complementary jewellery projects, including rings, watchstraps, bracelets, brooches and earrings. Fifteen necklaces are explored in step-by-step detail and discover a range of techniques, from stringing and knotting to bead stitching, wirework and chain maille. Each necklace chapter features a creative gallery, showing how by changing the beads and the stringing and threading techniques used, these classic styles can be easily re-imagined to suit every taste and occasion. With clear step instructions, beautiful photography and a wealth of imaginative design ideas, both beginners and experienced beaders are sure to be inspired.

Author description

Dorothy Wood is a talented and prolific craft author who has written over twenty craft books. This is her ninth book for D&C - her first was the best-selling Simple Glass Beading and she has recently completed work on The Beader's Bible. Dorothy contributes to magazines including Crafts Beautiful and Cardmaking & Papercraft, and lives in Upper Largo, Scotland.

Table of contents

Introduction; Bead Information; Findings and Fastenings; Stringing Materials; Necklace Board and Necklace Design; 1. The Single Strand Necklace; 2. The Pendant Necklace; 3. The Multistrand Necklace; 4. The Bib Necklace; 5. The 'Y' Necklace; 6. The Collar