Art of Bead Embroidery Techniques, Designs & Inspirations

Renowned bead embroidery artists Heidi Kummli and Sherry Serafini share their secrets for creating beautiful beadwork in "The Art of Bead Embroidery." Twelve step-by-step projects guide readers from beginner to advanced skills, culminating in a broad collar design from each artist. An illustrated guide to stitches, fringes, and finishing techniques, plus tools and materials, offers a solid background or refresher on the basics. A section on design concepts, with advice from both Kummli and Serafini on color and texture, shows readers how to create their own unique bead embroidery pieces. Inspiring ideas and detailed instructions make this book a perfect choice for anyone who wants to create gorgeous jewelry and art pieces.Kummli, Heidi is the author of 'Art of Bead Embroidery Techniques, Designs & Inspirations', published 2007 under ISBN 9780871162434 and ISBN 0871162431.