Creative Beading Vol. 6

Creative Beading Vol. 6
Gifted by Kalmbach Books
www.kalmbach.com
Reviewed by Kelly Spence
 

Bored with the same old stitches? If you're in need of fresh inspiration and are looking for a new challenge, then you need this book. Creative Beading Vol. 6 is every beader's dream jewelry design book! It brings all of Bead&Button magazine's best projects from the last year together in one collection with detailed pictures, patterns, and step-by-step instructions so you can put your beading skills to the test. Don't worry; you're not just thrown right into the deep end. The book starts off with the basics, going over the tools and materials you'll need, reviewing basic knots and stitches, and teaching you simple wire techniques so you're prepared for the patterns and projects to come.

Don't think that this book is boring though; as soon as you've covered the fundamentals, you're jumping right into some of the most gorgeous and intricate beading designs you've ever seen. There are so many amazing looking pieces in this book, you won't know where to begin! These patterns take your favorite traditional stitches and use them in new and exciting ways you may have never thought of. This is peyote stitch and right angle weave like you've never seen it done before. But it's not all about stitching; there are also plenty of stringing, wirework, embroidery, and crochet projects. Plus you'll get inspiration for different color palettes, seasonal pieces, embellishments, and more! You won't be running out of beaded jewelry ideas anytime soon with this book, that's for sure!