Give your outfit a head start with a stylish and individual hand-made hair accessory. This inspiring new title shows you how to make 20 stunning items, with clear step-by-step photography and instructions that guide you through the process with ease. Dramatic or demure, these crowning glories can then jazz up a casual ensemble or top off a special outfit, and they make the perfect gifts for friends and family. From a seaside headdress to a vintage button hairslide the projects use mainly found objects such as vintage beads, buttons, fabric and even pine cones and Lego to create stunning hair accessories by plaiting, gluing and wirework. Starting with an easy-to-follow techniques section, this journey through the world of creating will prepare you for what's to come. Exploring a range of materials such as lace, twigs, shells, sweet wrappers and chains, you'll soon be coming up with ideas to design your own headdresses. Hair Accessories is packed with inspiration and is designed to cater for all skill levels, especially the novice crafter and those on a budget. Each project offers innovative ideas for using different materials and techniques. AUTHOR: Sarah Drew lives in Cornwall, UK, where she runs a shop and craft cafe. She loves making jewellery using recycled materials, such as the sea glass and beach plastic that she picks up on bracing beach walks with her sons and dog. Sarah started making jewellery when she was at school and used to sell earrings to pupils and teachers from a small suitcase. She then worked in retail before funding a trip around Australia by selling her jewellery. Sarah now sells her jewellery through shops, galleries and boutiques, and teaches recycled and vintage jewellery making around the south of England. Also available: Earrings 9781861088819
