Product Description

Stephanie Sersich, a lampwork artist and jewelry designer known for her adventurous use of color, shares her insights, inspirations, and special methods for success in "Designing Jewelry with Glass Beads". Learn Stephanie's process for creating great jewelry by starting with a primer on the different types of glass beads and how they are made. Then explore creativity with key principles of design including repetition, balance, contrast, texture, and color, all discussed in an accessible, conversational writing style illustrated with beautiful photographs.For the first time, the author shares her special method of knotting beads and fibers-called "spiny knotting" and until now only taught in her classes - as well as other new and exclusive projects. "Designing Jewelry with Glass Beads" features twenty dazzling step-by-step projects incorporating a variety of beading techniques from simple to complex. The projects are fully illustrated and include wirework, stringing, sewing, and a variety of knotting techniques. Readers will build their skills by progressing through the projects and using the design tips in each project to make unique variations.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #60966 in Books
• Published on: 2008-02-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 128 pages

Review
There is something about shiny, colorful glass beads - and here is a whole book full of projects in bright, tropical colors which will make any outfit come to vibrant life. Find out how lamp work beads are made, have a look at lots of different types of beads and then make some wonderful pieces. It is always interesting to discover how something is made, and learning how glass beads are made - and were made in the past - makes for fascinating reading. There is also much about designing your own pieces and then some gorgeous projects using a wide range of techniques, including stitching, macramé, stringing and knotting. If you live outside the US, many of the glorious beads are not going to be easy to find, and many are the type of art pieces which are not going to come cheap. But as this is a book on designing, there is plenty of food for thought and I was soon combining the techniques and creating some of my own summery, fun pieces using what I already had. This is the sort of inspiring book which is good to look at, and can be mined for both inspiration and information on a variety of techniques. Another one for the keeper shelf! --Rachel Hyde, MyShelf.com

About the Author
Raised by artist parents, Stephanie Sersich has been making jewelry since she was a child. In 1996, she learned lampworking from Sage Holland and her master-beadmaker husband, Tom. She then taught herself a variety of traditional stringing and knotting techniques. Her signature color sense is inspired by textiles, art history, and her mother's garden. Stephanie's beads and jewelry have appeared in several books and magazines. She teaches workshops and exhibits at all of the major bead shows plus several galleries, and her work can be found at sssbeads.com.

Customer Reviews

Pretty, but ...
I really like to flick through this book, and the work on the cover looks great. Unfortunately, the book is filled with stories about glass beads and history. Interesting, but not what I'm looking for when I buy a book to open and start crafting. The bracelet on the cover is very pretty, unfortunately the only design in the book I really would want to make. Overall: good book, but not what I expected.