Volume 12
Beading with minerals is one of the most exciting forms of Beadwork.
You know when you complete your project that there will never be another quiet like it because no two pieces of
the same mineral are exactly the same in color or detail. Sometimes making matched earrings using stone cabochons
of crystals can be very difficult. Unless you cut and polish the stones yourself
it becomes frustrating to search
out a match. Their is a solution to this dilemma. When you find a beautiful mineral that will make a center piece
for a pin or necklace, match the earrings with stone beads of the same mineral
or glass beads in matching colors.
Volume twelve completes this series. A very Special THANK YOU goes out to
all our readers. Beading with Minerals is the primary feature in this
volume. The sixty four color photographs exposing elaborately beaded pieces
will capture you hart. A host of beading artists have shared there very best
with you. New and old techniques in Chain Beading have been Illustrated a
long with tips and exotic looming techniques for special projects.
The Techniques in this volume can be applied to different needle crafts from cross stitch to crocheting, sewing
appliquéd or tambour beading. There is something for every skill level, including yours. Plus there is a
great selection of quick and easy projects, some of which you can complete in one setting. You will find step by
step illustrated instructions, tips and short cut methods that will save you a lot of time.
