Beautiful beadwork from nature - Melissa Shippee

Drawing from the shapes, colours and beauty of the natural world, award-winning beaded jewellery designer, Melissa Grakowsky Shippee, has created a breathtaking collection of necklaces, bracelets and small accessories. From delicate earrings made of graceful beaded flowers to a show-stopping crystal-fringe necklace inspired by ancient stalactites, readers will weave dazzling works of art that they can wear to the office or during a glamorous evening out. Each striking project includes detailed step-by-step illustrations and makes use of popular materials such as seed beads, crystals and Czech glass beads. An illustrated basics section provides a refresher of essential bead-weaving techniques ranging from right-angle weave to the herringbone stitch. A gallery of works from other top artists will offer additional inspiration.