The Color Book of Beaded Jewelry

by Sterbenz, Genevieve A.

• ISBN13: 9781580113489
• ISBN10: 1580113486
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-10-01
• Publisher: Fox Chapel Pub Co Inc

Summary

The Color Book of Beaded Jewelry is a simply stunning collection of 40 original pieces of jewelry made using the vast array of colorful beads available today. Written by noted craft designer, Genevieve A. Sterbenz, The Color Book of Beaded Jewelry features a collection of sparkling necklaces, elegant bracelets, glittering earrings, and brooches that takes the beading enthusiast to the next level, using color to develop the link between fashion and craft. In this beautiful work, Ms. Sterbenz illustrates the fundamentals of color theory as they apply to 'The Collection,' thereby expanding the creative potential of a bead-obsessed crafter who wants to custom-design pieces that cater to her very personal sense of taste and style while building her skills and confidence.

Author Biography

Genevieve A. Sterbenz is the author of seven books in the home decorating and craft fields, among them Pottery Barn Design Library: Storage and Display and Instant Gratification: Cards. Genevieve is a frequent contributor to shelter magazines, and can be seen on national television presenting unique lifestyle and decorating concepts. She lives in New York City.

Table of Contents

Introduction Red, Magenta, Pink

Cardinal: 5-strand necklace using Sworovski crystals in shades of red

Lipstick: chunky bracelet using hand-painted beads in red, pomegranate, and magenta

Cherry: bracelet using large polished quartz beads in cherry red

Cotton Candy: memory-wire bracelet using rose quartz chips

Merlot: drop earrings using beads in wine and burgundy

Flame: delicate gold chain necklace with garnets and a drop pendant

Rose Garden: vintage-style pin using pink-and-red-quartz crystals and rhinestone accents Orange and Yellow

Salmon: single-strand coral collar necklace

Canary: multi-strand bracelet using quartz beads in cantaloupe and faceted yellow jade and crystal accent beads

Sunshine: chain drop earrings using fresh-water pearls in champagne, yellow, and peach

Autumn: multi-strand bracelet in topaz and citrine

Sunset: single-strand necklace using carnelian beads in burnt orange and gold- vermeil accent beads

Melon: pin in polished and faceted quartz beads in cantaloupe, apricot, and lemon Green

Sweet Pea: single-strand necklace using peridots and citrines

Jungle: chunky bracelet using flat/square beads in deep-green African turquoise

Hunter: pin using malachite and silver-bead accents

Citrus: 3-strand bracelet using polished round and chunky stones in lime-green turquoise

Emerald: chandelier earrings using emeralds and crystal briolettes

Greenhouse: multi-strand necklace using jade in assorted shades and shapes Blue and Indigo

Berry: single-strand necklace using polished lapis beads

Midnight: 5-strand bracelet using sapphires and gold vermeil accent beads

Seashore: cluster earrings using Sworovski crystals in shades of blue

Azure: multi-strand bracelet using aquamarine and pale-blue apatite

Turquoise: single-strand necklace in turquoise stones

Starry Sky: pin using blue goldstone

Ice: earrings using blue halite and faceted crystals Violet

Aster: single-strand necklace using purple abalone with pearl accent beads

Lilac: delicate multi-strand necklace using amethyst, purple quartz, and ametrine

Grape Vine: cluster earrings using purple agate with amber accent beads

Lavender: single-strand bracelet using faceted jade beads

Plum: multi-strand bracelet using round and faceted ametrine

Eggplant: pin using polished charoite and purple quartz accent beads Black and White

Sable: bracelet using velvet ribbon and black onyx beads

Raven: multi-strand bracelet using black tourmaline and iridescent accent beads

Icicles: drop earrings in graduating sizes of white jade

Oyster: multi-strand necklace using white glass pearls Metallic: Gold, Silver, and Bronze

Mercury: multi-strand necklace with drop pendant in crystals and silver rutilated quartz

Pyrite: charm bracelet in gold with embossed gold nuggets

Platinum: drop earrings with silver coin medallions

Sun Ray: 3-strand bracelet using iridescent quartz beads in copper, bronze, and gold Techniques Sources and Resources <

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