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Peter Carl Faberge, born in St Petersburg in 1846, has been called the greatest craftsman in the age of craftsman and is unanimously regarded as the owner of the largest jewelry ever to have operated anywhere on earth! This book is an extraordinary collection of work."

Felt-beaded jewelry is fashionable! It's showing up on runways, specialty sotres and galleries around the globe. Hand Felted Jewelry and Beads offers a contemporary and artistic approach to this popular craft - and then takes it a step beyond through beaded embellishment. No other hand felting book is as comprehensive, as Hand Felted Jewelry and Beads includes both needle-felting and wet-feltmaking techniques, which are taught step-by-step in a friendly and accessible manner through the creation...

It's the newest thing in crafting, a hot mix of crochet and beadwork. These more than 50 projects for necklaces, earrings, and bracelets are all marvellously easy to make, using only the most basic stitches. Surround cabochons with a netting of beaded crochet to form the Opal or Stone Pendant Necklaces. The Pearl Frenzy necklace features freshwater pearls threaded into a chain-stitched design. For a matching set of jewels, try the Pretty in Pink or Snake ensembles. Each project includes colour g...

Never before has such an extensive and beautiful collection of brooches been assembled, or photographed to such perfection. Marjorie Simon, a distinguished presence in the jewelry field, chose the pieces, and every one features the fine craftsmanship of a top contemporary jeweler. The breathtaking and provocative styles range from traditional to very avant-garde, and the brooches come not only in gold, silver, copper, and wire, but also in glass, porcelain, paper, and other more unusual material...

Native American art has a timeless appeal that fascinates anyone who appreciates quality craft and design. The projects selected here are modern interpretations of traditional Native American patterns and techniques - they adopt methods, supplies and tools that are accessible to any crafter, while encouraging an appreciation for the historical significance of this unique culture. Leather working principles are demonstrated step-by-step and used to make moccasins, pouches and vests whilst pattern...

Aimee Ray, the bestselling author of Doodle Stitching - along with top Etsy and indie designers - presents some of the most beautiful, on-trend jewellery projects ever. Designed for general crafters, jewellery makers and Ray's legion of fans, these stunning pieces feature a range of techniques, from Aimee's popular embroidery on felt to tiny living terrariums in a necklace. Ray even includes the hot new trend of making and using molded cabochons! Filled with inspiring and innovative ideas, this...

The bestselling "Beadweaving Master Class" series welcomes Sabine Lippert, Europe's top beadwork designer, in a gorgeous book that showcases 30 dazzling designs. Lippert's lavish combination of glass pearls, crystals and seed beads evokes the Gilded Age and all feature her trademark tiers of beads layered into opulent jewellery. Yet every piece uses the most popular and beloved stitches in beading: the right-angle weave and peyote. Most of the bracelets, necklaces, earrings, pendants and chokers...

Candie Cooper shares her secrets in this gorgeously illustrated how-to guide. These accessible, sophisticated projects will inspire and delight. From collars and chokers to princess-length baubles and ropes to twirl and spin, here is a wardrobe of 40 necklaces to make and proudly show off. Expert crafter Candie Cooper shares her "necklaceology" secrets in an informative, gorgeously illustrated how-to guide that covers tools and materials, all manner of techniques, making components like wrapped...

Crafting a piece of collage jewellery is more than just a creative act; it can also be a very personal journey when the materials include precious keepsakes and mementos. In these 25 stunning projects, readers can experience the pleasure of creating works of beauty and memory. The techniques are basic and each project features three or more step-by-step photos along with an image showing the gorgeous final results.

Beaders everywhere are discovering the pleasure of making new and unique beads out of existing beads. This lushly illustrated guide offers them a blast of inspiration, with 40 fabulous designs from today's finest beadwork artists. Ranging from understated to pure dazzling glam, these projects showcase a range of innovative techniques. Detailed instructions and photographs make the crafting easy too.

Making gorgeous handcrafted jewellery can be an amazingly simple process that even beginners will quickly master - as long as they have this guide by their side. Written by an experienced artist and teacher and generously illustrated with attractive how-to photographs and drawings, it demonstrates a wealth of easy techniques in superb detail. 20 dazzling projects - including a twisted wire choker, bangle bracelet, bead pod pin and mixed metal earrings - are created by wrapping, stitching and fol...

Delicate, luminous, beautiful: no wonder metal filigree components are a jeweller's treasure. From antique brass and copper to shimmering silver and gold, they pair perfectly with a variety of beads. This latest entry in the bestselling "Beading" with series features 33 sophisticated and utterly stylish projects. The techniques are simple; the variety is stunning and the designs are contemporary and accessible. Learn how to shape filigree components and alter their finish. Discover special techn...

She's the grande dame of beading and a legend in the field, and now Diane Fitzgerald is back with 24 of her very best, never-before-published projects! These favorites are drawn from Diane's 20+ years of creating and teaching, and highlight her signature style. As she does in her sold-out classes worldwide, Diane provides a wealth of professional tips for getting great results. Packed with color and amazing designs, this essential title from one of today's leading bead artists belongs in the lib...