Even beginning beaders can create stunning jewelry with delicate, twining floral and filigree details. The primary technique used to make every project is a simple one: Twist two wires together to form a "main stem," then detour at regular or irregular intervals to add "branches" that end in single- or multiple-bead patterns, such as a five-petal flower. Some of the styles are perfect for everyday wear, like the Sand & Sky Turquoise Bracelet and the Bezeled Cabochon Pendant, while others are coordinated pieces for special occasions, such as Cocktail Hour Necklace & Earrings and the Extravagance Mini-Pearl Wedding Set. The jewelry in this designer collection is as lovely as any you'll see at a trendy boutique, but it's also a pleasure to craft.

Softcover, full color, 128 pages
23 projects
Book size: 10 x 8-1/2 inches
Level: All skill levels

This special collection of projects culled from Quarry's most popular books about polymer clay offers a spectrum of inspired ideas and techniques for polymer clay enthusiasts with all levels of experience. Learn from some of the most talented artists in the field how to make everything from jewelry to fun clay figures.

A complete and comprehensive section teaches the basics of working in the medium of polymer clay. Artists including Georgia Sargeant, Celie Fago, Ellen Marshall, Dinko Tilov and Livia McRee then provide step-by-step instruction for beautiful projects, special effects, patterns, textures, surface embellishments and working with special materials--including Precious Metal Clay.

Softcover, full color, 304 pages
Book size: 11 x 8-1/2 inches
Level: All skill levels

Learn to approach color as a painter does, only your palette will be rainbow-hued beads and your paintings will be spectacular jewelry you can wear! Beaded Colorways shows you how to mix beads and gems together to create custom color blends called Bead Soups. These "soups" are then woven together into dazzling pieces that are more like works of art than simple jewelry. You'll even learn how to seamlessly stitch from one color to another, helping you create stunning multicolor jewelry.

Beverly Gilbert teaches you to create your own stunning beaded works of art through:
• In-depth discussion about color theory-accompanied by color wheels-allowing you to turn beads into your medium and make jewelry your canvas.
• Clear photos and step-by-step instructions guide you through beadweaving techniques-including netting, peyote and freeform stitches-letting you create truly unique jewelry.
• 18 projects that include a mix of materials to add even more texture: gems, beach glass, ribbon and metal all make their way into stunning creations.
Let Beaded Colorways start you on your artistic beading journey.

Softcover, full color, 127 pages
14 projects
Book size: 10-3/4 x 8-1/4 inches
Level: Intermediate to advanced

It's all about the jewelry, dah-ling! Designer Fernando Dasilva puts the spotlight on high fashion with necklaces, bracelets and earrings that exude elegance and radiate haute couture. Drawing inspiration from vibrant color palettes, Art Deco and fashion-forward findings, these pieces won't just enhance your wardrobe--they'll make it!

Softcover, full color, 128 pages
25 projects
Book size: 10-3/4 x 8-1/4 inches
Level: Beginner to intermediate

In this book, 25 talented artists collaborate to create a stunning charm bracelet and other pieces of jewelry that demonstrate techniques you can apply to other crafts as well. The stories behind each project will inspire you to organize art swaps or collaborations of your own!

Softcover, full color, 127 pages
25 projects
Book size: 10-3/4 x 8-1/4 inches
Level: Beginner to intermediate

Imaginative and stunning, these lovely jewelry pieces are created using mixed techniques that will satisfy crafters and jewelry makers alike.

• Techniques include stringing, wirework, simple stitching, glue and decoupage
• Learn how to work with beads, fibers and paper
• Fashion-forward designs offer a bit of an edge and make a statement

Softcover, full color, 111 pages
29 projects
Book size: 8 x 7-3/4 inches
Level: Beginner to intermediate

In Christmas, you'll find festive angels, créche scenes, children, Santa Claus and other seasonal, inspiring designs that you can use to create your own unique scrapbooks and other projects.

The Memories of a Lifetime™ series provides you with a wealth of decorative art that you can photocopy, download onto your computer from the enclosed CD or use the perforated pages as-is. We've scoured flea markets, vintage design books and other sources for old-fashioned, hard-to-find images that can be used in a variety of projects. All you need is a little imagination and this unique collection to create your own treasured keepsakes, from scrapbook pages and cards to quilts and wall hangings.

Each book in the series includes:
• A CD containing hundreds of high-quality color images--ranging in size from small, detailed borders to large, page-filling elements--that can be downloaded onto both PC and Macintosh computers
• Beautiful full-color images reproduced on 8-1/2 x 11-inch perforated, easy-to-remove pages, ready to use
• An eight-page illustrated gallery of great project ideas

Softcover, full color, 64 pages
Over 250 designs
Book size: 11 x 8-1/2 inches
Level: All skill levels

In Florals & Nature, you'll find stunning trees, plants, blossoms, birds, butterflies and other sophisticated, inspiring designs that you can use to create your own unique scrapbooks and other projects.

The Memories of a Lifetime™ series provides you with a wealth of decorative art that you can photocopy, download onto your computer from the enclosed CD or use the perforated pages as-is. We've scoured flea markets, vintage design books and other sources for old-fashioned, hard-to-find images that can be used in a variety of projects. All you need is a little imagination and this unique collection to create your own treasured keepsakes, from scrapbook pages and cards to quilts and wall hangings.

Each book in the series includes:
• A CD containing hundreds of high-quality color images--ranging in size from small, detailed borders to large, page-filling elements--that can be downloaded onto both PC and Macintosh computers
• Beautiful full-color images reproduced on 8-1/2 x 11-inch perforated, easy-to-remove pages, ready to use
• An eight-page illustrated gallery of great project ideas

Softcover, full color, 64 pages
Over 250 designs
Book size: 11 x 8-1/2 inches
Level: All skill levels

Whether you're planning a casual wedding or a more extravagant affair, in this book you'll find decorations, favors, keepsakes, accessories and beaded jewelry to bring unique, creative touches to your celebration. Every project is simple enough for the complete novice. You'll produce beautiful results with minimal time and effort--just the right combination for today's stylish and busy bride.
Every step of the wedding is covered, from pre-wedding invitations to decorations for the ceremony and reception, as well as accessories for you and your attendants and keepsakes and thank-you cards for after the big day. Simply Beautiful Weddings is filled with over 50 original ideas for using silk flowers, ribbons, beads and paper-crafting supplies to make unique hand-crafted pieces that will be admired the day of your wedding and treasured in the years to follow.

Softcover, full color, 127 pages
50+ projects
Book size: 11 x 8-1/2 inches
Level: All skill levels