Elegant soutache
By: Amee K. Sweet-McNamara
Series: Lark jewelry & beading; Lark jewelry & beading
Publisher: Lark Books
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 264
ISBN-13: 9781454709176
Subjects: Beadwork; Jewelry making; Bead embroidery
Description: "Create stunningly intricate jewelry using soutache--a form of ornate braid or tassel. Providing plenty of photographed step-by-step instructions as a guide, Amee K. Sweet-McNamara shows intermediate-to-advanced jewelers the various techniques needed to make bracelets, pins, necklaces, and earrings. From a richly hued Shimmering Sea Turtle Pendant to Crystal Coil Earrings and a Day of the Dead Bracelet, these 12 colorful pieces are magnificent."--provided by Amazon.com.
Notes: "Amee runs with scissors."

"Combine soutache and bead embroidery on beautiful and ornate pieces of jewelry"--Back cover.

Includes bibliographical references (page 258) and index.
Table of contents: title: part 1. Soutache essentials: Material & tools ; The basics ; Additional techniques; title: part 2. The projects: Tripping the light fantastic earrings ; Shimmering sea turtle pendant ; Crystal coil earrings ; Day of the Dead bracelet ; Opulent amulet ; In living color cuff ; Classic convertible earrings ; The impossible romance necklace ; Sangria-style pin ; Dragon love necklace ; The tuffey lily pendant ; Crazy quilt collar.