Bead and wire jewelry is one of the fastest-growing crafts, with more and more people discovering the joys of making unique, hand-crafted pieces every year. For her latest book, best-selling author Linda Jones has created 30 imaginative, contemporary-looking designs that are both quick and easy to make. Most importantly, in these recession-hit times, she demonstrates how almost anything'”from old buttons and broken necklaces, to pebbles picked up on a stroll along the beach, and even household staples such as washers, bolts, and plumbing chain'”can be transformed into graphic, stylish pieces of jewelry that won't break the bank. Eye-catching and fashionable, with something to suit all ages and tastes: this is bling on a budget!'¢ Clear step-by-step photographs and a comprehensive techniques section offer start-to-finish expert tuition.'¢ 30 projects for both beginners and experienced jewelry-makers.'¢ Make unique, beautiful pieces of jewelry inexpensively.'¢ Linda Jones' previous books for CICO have been bestsellers:The Complete Guide to Wire & Beaded Jewelry: 32,000 copies sold Creating Wire and Beaded Jewelry: 65,000 copies soldWire & Bead Celtic Jewelry: 20,000 copies sold.
