How will the Jewel Loom inspire you? Create fun, easy beaded bracelets, necklaces, earrings and more with the versatile Jewel Loom! Jewel Loom creator Julianna Avelar fills you in on the basics of beading on a loom, then shares fifteen of her favorite Jewel Loom projects in easy-to-follow tutorials. Get creative with silk ribbon, fringe and leather cording then experiment with beads of varying colors and shapes--the jewelry projects in this book push the boundaries of traditional beading loom designs. Make something that fits your unique style! An inspiration gallery, featuring a beaded denim jacket, a fringed lampshade and more, offers ideas on how to use the Jewel Loom for more than just jewelry. So grab your loom and start beading!

In this beautiful celebration of national bead artisans and their native regions, readers will gain a perspective on how artists’ locations can influence their work. Beaders of all skill levels will enjoy the stories behind the artists and this expansive collection of 30 unique projects presented by some of the top names in the hobby including Sherri Serafini, Amy Katz, and Paulette Baron. Each artist presents a piece, tells the story behind it, and offers how-to instructions. Projects are inspirational for anyone who loves beading.

Discover a new world of creative possibilities with on-loom bead weaving! It’s fun and easy to make elegant loom jewelry in unique, fascinating designs. Beautiful Bead Weaving shows you how to use either the Clover standard bead weaving loom or the new credit card-sized Mini Loom to create stunning necklaces, bracelets, pins, earrings, and more. You’ll be amazed by how much you can accomplish with just needles, thread, beads, and a simple loom. Learn how to set up and warp your loom, and get started fast with basic bead weaving techniques. Nineteen step-by-step projects are provided for weaving intricate beaded creations, complete with clear bead placement charts and dazzling color photographs of finished pieces.

Beading Inspiration: How to Use Color in Jewelry Design is packed with new and traditional approaches to designing with color that will expand any beader’s current palette as well as increase creative confidence. Readers can explore design possibilities using nature, the color wheel, decorative art, and fabric for color inspiration. Includes 27 projects from Beading Basics: Color, a special issue from the editors of BeadStyle and Bead&Button magazines, plus six additional, brand-new designs.

Focusing specifically on loom bead weaving, this book provides extensive information on building a loom, loomwork techniques, and design techniques. Beginning with a brief history of Native American and African beadwork, it also explores European bead manufacturing. Special attention is paid to Native American beadwork, including wampum and glass beads and box, bow, heddle, and Apache looms. Step-by-step instructions and illustrations are provided for the entire weaving process, including loom construction, warping, basic weaving, weaving triangles, finishing, and correcting mistakes. A section on contemporary loomwork includes 40 unique works--ranging in size from a tiny amulet bag to a wall hanging of the Boston skyline that contains 190,800 beads--by 20 different artists.

Rubber band crafts are the latest craze —from the school yard and slumber parties to craft rooms and beyond, everyone can join in the fun. Using a small and inexpensive plastic loom or by tying by hand, it’s possible to create an infinite array of bright and colorful rings, bracelets, accessories, and gifts from nothing more than simple rubber bands. It's the quick, easy and accessible craft that's taking the world by storm. Loom Band It provides step-by-step instructions for 60 original projects, using every color in the rainbow. Make a ring to match every outfit, swap bracelets with your friends and customize your handbags with bespoke rubber band straps. There's even tutorials for super cool sandals and an eye-catching cell phone sleeve, too. What could be more rewarding than presenting friends, family and neighbors with a custom-made fun and funky rubber band gift. Looms have never been so popular and these tutorials give you all you need to make your own elaborate patterns and designs, as well as providing inspiration for customizing your crafts. Ping through these loom ideas, stretch your imagination, and you’ll become an accomplished loomineer in no time! While you wait for your book to arrive, enjoy these links to begin your looming fun! Just cut and paste the link into your browser to get started: http://youtu.be/w_3ESA_dfiA http://youtu.be/SNe2kAqKA-U http://youtu.be/cYaqqLQRhas

Are you ready to make the most awesome, fun bracelets EVER? Then jump into Totally Awesome Rubber Band Jewelry! With this new book and your Rainbow Loom®, Cra-Z-LoomTM, or FunLoomTM, you can make all of the cool rubber band accessories that are driving the hottest crafting craze in years. Enjoy hours of creative fun with this ultimate guide to stretch band looms. Totally Awesome Rubber Band Jewelry is packed with 12 original projects, more than 200 full-color photos, and dozens of clear, easy-to-follow loom diagrams. Totally Awesome Rubber Band Jewelry shows you everything you need to get the most out of your loom. You’ll learn to create completely colorful and super stylish bracelets, earrings, belts, and more in just minutes. Step out in style with the Hippie Belt, show off your skills with the Zipper Bracelet, and embellish your journals, bags, and barrettes with Flower Charms. The possibilities are endless!