Marcia DeCoster's Beads in Motion: 24 Jewelry Projects that Spin, Sway, Swing, and Slide

by Marcia DeCoster

Overview

Beaders will rejoice in this long-awaited new collection from world-famous teacher and designer Marcia DeCoster. DeCoster has devised 24 stunning beadwoven jewelry projects that showcase dynamism and movement—from a simple drop that swings from chains to elaborate pieces with intricate components that spin around a core of beads or along a beaded base. They're playful, delightful, and inspirational!

 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781454703358
Publisher:	Lark Crafts
Publication date:	08/06/2013
Series:	Lark Jewelry & Beading Bead Inspirations
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	8.60(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Marcia DeCoster is a popular beading teacher and blogger with an international following. Her first book, Marcia DeCoster's Beaded Opulence, was the second offering in Lark Jewelry & Beading's Beadweaving Master Class series. Marcia's work was included in Masters: Beadweaving and Showcase 500 Beaded Jewelry (both Lark). Her website is marciadecoster.com. She lives in Lemon Grove, CA.

Editorial Reviews

“All of the jewelry pieces in this book are artistic and wearable . . . If you love bead weaving and enjoy a different perspective on traditional concepts, then this is a book worth thinking about adding to your personal library.” —About.com Jewelry
 
“Each of the 24 projects in this intriguing book incorporates some type of motion, such as swinging, swaying, and spinning. If you love kinetic jewelry, this is the book for you! In addition to excellent illustrations and photographs, Marcia also explains the basics of 10 favorite stitches and provides a fabulous eight-page gallery of beautiful jewelry for the reader to marvel over. You won't be disappointed!” —Bead & Button
 
“The projects in Marcia DeCoster's Beads in Motion offer an element of motion and encourage exploration of design concepts of movement, reusable components, and color.” —Beadwork magazine

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