The beader's bible - Claire Crouchley

The biggest collection of patterns ever supplied in one book
Contains 312 fabulous bead designs with dozens of applications for purses, amulets, pendants, chokers, necklaces, bracelets, barrettes, earrings, pins, rings, curtain tiebacks, place name holders, napkin rings and picture frames
Packed with designs for loom and off-loom weaving. Includes core techniques such as finishing your design and adding clasps, earwires and pin backs
Each and every design is charted in full colour using realistic bead graphics plus a photograph of the finished piece
Essential information includes dimensions of finished item; quantity of each colour bead required; bead palette for quick colour ID; suitability for loom or off-loom work; suggestions for mixing and matching with other designs in the pattern directory