Create unique, imaginative jewellery that tells a story! With simple step-by-step instructions and a creative can-do attitude, beautiful inspired jewellery is easy to make. Links will show you how your family and friends, nature, striking colours and, of course, the ingredients of your bead box can influence deeply meaningful creations. Once you know where to look, inspiration can be found in every corner of your life and translated into beautiful bracelets, necklaces, earrings and pins. Find your own personal links with: More than 50 beautiful step-by-step projects and variations using simple jewellery -making methods, including beading, wire work, chain maille and metal clay. A user-friendly techniques and materials section, giving you all the skills you need to get started making jewellery today. Creative Connections featuring insight from other artists and Creative Challenges from the author for bonus inspiration. Let Links be your guidebook on a journey to create beautiful, storytelling jewellery that is all your own! | In keeping with the trends in other crafting areas, such as art journaling, mixed-media collage and scrapbooking, jewellery makers are yearning to create unique and meaningful pieces. This title helps to find over 35 step-by-step intermediate-level jewellery projects, including bracelets, necklaces, earrings, rings and pins.

Author Biography

Jean Yates's designs have been featured in many jewellery magazines, including BeadStyle, Stringing, Simply Beads, Beadwork and Bead and Button, as well as Belle Armoire. She is currently designing pieces to contribute to two books. www.prettykittydogmoon.com.