Do it all!   Create, Design, Wear!  And don't forget SELL!

Beaded jewelry is on every fashionista's must-have list. With this book you can bring sophisticated style to your wardrobe!  Even better, lampworked jewelry is as much fun to make as it is to wear!

Lampwork artist, Karen J. Leonardo, and her network of fellow artisans share their secrets for creating stunningly beautiful lampwork beads.  In addition, these talented artists give you complete instructions for incorporating the beads into your own art jewelry pieces.  From tiny glass beads and pendants to rings and necklaces, Creating Lampwork Beads for Jewelry shows you how to make them all. With more than 200 color photos and illustrations, this book details techniques and tips that will allow you to quickly progress from beginner to advanced beader.

Included in this book are explanations and demonstrations of the ancient art of lampwork beading and step-by-step instructions for making 16 different lampwork beads. The book also includes 14 custom jewelry designs in which you can incorporate your beads. Once you have begun, you will discover that when working with lampwork beads,  the possibilities are endless -- since no two beads are ever exactly alike!