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Beadazzled: Where Beads & Inspiration Meet
by Penelope Diamanti
“For the first time this comprehensive volume gathers 70 of the top designers in the exciting field of beaded jewelry design.”
“For the first time this comprehensive volume gathers 70 of the top designers in the exciting field of beaded jewelry design. Drawn from 23 states, Canada and Israel, many have been creating wearable art for decades.”
With 185 incredible photographs by William L. Allen, former Editor in Chief of National Geographic, this rich colorful volume is a must-have for any avid bead aficionado. Each chapter deliciously leads you from page to page as you walk through history, time and design with author, Penelope Diamanti.
Beadazzled paints the captivating journey of beads through the eyes of the author and featured designers’ experiences and perspectives.
• The “Gemstone” chapter: Magnificent jewelry made of semi-precious stone beads, while shedding light on the wealth of symbolism they convey.
• The “Africa” chapter: The bead jewelry renaissance of the 1970s produced a profusion of beaded adornment influenced by the vitality of African ornamentation.
• The “Asia” chapter: The mystery and diversity of Asian cultures infuse this chapter with the energy of vibrant jewelry traditions of China, Tibet, Nepal, India, Thailand, and Central Asia.
• The “Nature chapter: Highlights the freshness and appeal of jewelry created with organic materials: wood, seeds, bone, horn, shells, coral, pearls, and more.
• The “Fiber” and “Metal” chapters: Explore new twists in texture and structure, demonstrating that beaded jewelry design, while drawing on tradition, is passionately alive.
• The “Contempo” chapter: Serves a visual feast of designs created with Contemporary American Art glass, space-age dichroic glass, and an eclectic mix of found objects.”
--excerpted from cover
Reviewer’s Fav:
- Bottle Cap & Zippers, by Grazia Zalfa: Page 203
 Geode, by Mary Hicklin, cut by Gary Wilson: Pages 18-19
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