Beaded bags are an exciting fashion trend that’s just clamoring for artistic expression. We know you’re tired of the same old rectangular amulet bag, so this collection includes innovative clutches, drawstring purses, wrist bags, a market bag, and even an adorable tooth fairy bag. The range of techniques is a delight as well - embroidery, on- and off-loom weaving, bead crochet, and bead knitting. Whether you’re beading a bag for yourself or as a gift, you’ll find beautiful photography, clear illustrations, and more than enough projects to inspire you for years to come. The 30 bags featured will appeal to beginners as well as advanced beadworkers. This is the fourth book in the successful Beadwork Creates series.

     Adorning our necks and wrists with beads has always been popular, but creating bold and original finger jewelry is now attracting beaders by the droves! Because of their size, beaded rings are simple and quick to make, and they are so instantly gratifying that you could easily create an entire series without spending too much time or money. Having searched the country to find the hottest fashions, editor Jean Campbell delivers a gorgeous variety of stylish rings that include flashy rhinestone coils and subtly patterned tubes, flowers for the hand, crystal domes that catch the light, a leopard skin ring, a sea urchin ring, and a ring for your chakra. There are knitted rings, strung rings, and wireworked rings; some for special occasions and others for everyday wear. Beadwork Creates Beaded Rings brings more of what you expect from this wildly popular, how-to series: 30 spectacular beading projects created by prominent designers, beautiful photography, and clear step-by-step instructions. So, if large beading projects are getting you down, jump on the fashion train and try your hand at beaded rings. Beaded Rings is the fifth book in the Beadwork Creates series.

     Earrings are simple and quick to make, and they are so instantly gratifying that you could easily create an entire collection without spending too much time or money. This how-to guide features beginner to advanced projects-drops, hoops, chandeliers-made with a variety of popular beads and a potpourri of beading methods. Using basic stringing, wirework, peyote stitch, netting, right-angle weave, edging variations, and a whole host of other techniques, you’ll not only stretch your skill level, you’ll come away with earrings so beautiful the compliments won’t stop! The spectacular projects, all created by prominent designers, include simple drops featuring sparkling vintage beads, flashy fringe inspired by the 1970s, freeform doodles evoking a modernist painting, and delicate crosses made with Russian techniques. There are tasteful tassels, eye-catching beaded crystal balls, fun lampworked dangles, retro wire-wrapped resin, elegant turquoise drops, and many more! This is the sixth book in the Beadwork Creates series.