Simple Lace and Other Beaded Jewelry Patterns
This is the first seed bead workbook written with beaters age 7 to 70 in mind. It supplies large, clear, graphic illustrations plus instructions on how to thread many popular jewelry patterns. This presentation provides the framework for creating attractive and colorful rings, bracelets, napkin holders, necklaces and earrings. The patterns come from diverse cultures throughout the world, many of which were collected by Mary Harte during her travels. This is a book essential for beginning and intermediate seed bead workers and has several patterns that are appropriate for children as young a 7 years old (two of them designed by the author's 8 year old daughter). There is also a very useful glossary of pattern ideas that bead workers can use in their own, original designs. A concise section on materials explains what the beader needs to get started, while the methods section describes the general process of beadworking, with many valuable hints on how to make it enjoyable and creative for both children and adults.  --Midwest Book Review