Rivoli Beadwork Volume 2

Discover how to create unique colourful beadwork with added sparkle… Join the award-winning designer (and author of 9 previous beading & jewellery-making books) Jean Power as she shows you all you need to create stunning beadwork using 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 & 18mm Rivolis.. and a whole lot more. Beginning with the basic techniques & tips essential for Rivoli beadwork before moving onto over 50 detailed projects (with hundreds of variations & options for many more) this bumper beadwork book is a fabulous resource for any beader. So dive on in to see what wonders you can create... The included projects range from small to large and cover earrings, bracelets, pendants, necklaces and even a scarf ring! The book begins with the basics of Rivoli bezelling (showing all of the materials, techniques, tips & information you need to get started plus many unique & brand-new ideas). It then separates into 5 different chapters: Seed Beads Pearls Geometric Extra Sparkle (the best accompaniment for crystals is of course... more crystals!) Shaped Beads (don't worry, I used just 4 different shapes and never more than 1 shape per project) Each chapter has multiple projects along with any necessary technique instructions specific to that area of beadwork. In addition to lots of full-page photos (so you can see all the detail) every project has: the quantity and size of beads you will need (inducing the Swarovski code to help you shop) the colours used (including exact bead codes & names the techniques needed variation ideas detailed step-by-step instructions using a mix of text, diagrams and photos.