Easy Beading

Wisconsin Bookwatch, April, 2005

Easy Beading

BeadStyle Magazine

Kalmbach Publishing Company

PO Box 1612, Waukesha, WI 53187-1612

www.kalmbach.com

0871162172 $29.95 1-800-558-1544

Drawn from the pages of the Kalmbach Publishing Company's BeadStyle magazine, Easy Beading: The Best Projects From The First Year of BeadStyle Magazine showcases more than 140 jewelry-making projects specifically appropriate for beginning beaders. Each project is organized by the types of materials to be used, with directions showing novice beaders just how to create unique necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and more. Each project includes a complete supply list, step-by-step photos, and can be completed in an evening or a weekend. Hundreds of full-color photographs present the finished pieces. Of special note is a photo glossary of beading terms, tools, and materials, as well as a photo gallery of basic techniques for positioning a crimp bead, wrapping a wire loop, and tying a surgeon's knot. There are even five pages of shortcuts and tips drawn from BeadStyle magazine readers to get new beaders started out properly. No community library jewelry making or crafts collection can be considered complete without the addition of Easy Beading!