More Glamorous Beaded Jewelry: Bracelets, Necklaces, Earrings, and Rings

By M.T. Ryan

Book Overview

This jewel of a book follows in the fashionable footsteps of M.T. Ryan's best-selling first work, Glamorous Beaded Jewelry, but introduces a totally new and irresistible collection of bracelets, necklaces, rings, earrings, and pins. Featuring over 25 stunning pieces and stylistic variations, More Glamorous Beaded Jewelry will inspire loyal readers and beaders alike, and encourage even the most reluctant beginner, to make these fashion-forward pieces with entrancing good looks by following the step-by-step directions and full-color photographs that fill the pages of the book. The work includes an enlarged and authoritative tutorial on the basics of jewelry-making, an updated and expanded list of "Sources and Resources," and a comprehensive Index.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1580114083
• ISBN13: 9781580114080
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: Creative Homeowner
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 1.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.5" x 10.9"

Customer Reviews

Beyond Words

Ryan is a genius, I purchased his first book and made several of his jewelry and used his easy techniques for others. I'd like to thank him personally for his inspiration and books. Keep them coming!!

Finally! Something that looks different than magazine projects!

I LOVED this book, which was absolutely not a book for beginners. Some of the projects are fairly easy,as in the even-count peyote bracelet, but it was made of 24K gold Delicas with a sprinkling of jewel toned beads randomly mixed in. As I said, fairly easy, but the finished product was sophisticated and a bracelet that didn't look homemade, to say the least. The cover project can be finished in an evening or two, once you get the materials together, and the look is both glamourous and sophisticated. As with all the projects I make, I don't make the item exactly as directed. For example, I made one version of the cover necklace all in one color. The design was strong enough that the single color version was still striking. A tiny nit is that the author asks for a brand name stringing material that isn't readily available in local beadstores or online. From the look of the projects, she's talking about a brand of "invisible" monofilament line, the type that is used for "tin cup" or "floating" necklaces. She also uses clasps that aren't to my taste, like lobster claws, but that's a personal opinion. I think that there are so many unique clasps that can add a depth to your design that there isn't a whole lot of reason to use a boring and hard to use lobster claw clasp. If you're interested in doing something a little different, a little challenging, but not so time consuming that it takes from Christmas until Spring to make your necklace, this is the book for you. Most of the designs are very fashionable right this minute, which means that you'll probably need to make some changes in the future to keep your work looking fresh. But each design lends itself to variation, and there are a few variations listed with the projects. All in all, a book that's well worth having.

Beautiful Book

Purchased as a gift after I had gotten one; the recipient loved the book as much as I did.

One of the Best Jewelry Instruction Manuals

This book has several projects that I, as a bead store owner/manager hadn't thought of. The peyote bracelet's different closure, and the peyote pendant with pearl are simple, elegant and easily made in 1-2 hours with size 8 seeds. The projects are at a very easy skill level, yet do not look like beginner projects. Lots of great photos and easy instructions. I am considering ordering this for my store.

Great

I had planned on enjoying this book sloowly. but after a quick skim i know there is at least 2 necklaces i would like to try and make.