The Bottom Line
A book that delivers a combination of clearly written instructions and artistic inspiration. A must for anyone interested in making or buying lampworked beads.
Pros
- Filled with color photos of beads and jewelry.
- Easy to understand instructions.
- Tips inserted for nearly all topics.
Cons
- You don't want the book to end.
Description
- Color photos on every page show us the varied work of over fifty contemporary beadmakers.
- The author's instructions are clearly written. Even beginners will understand the techniques.
- Thorough descriptions of the tools used to make lampwork beads.
- Numerous techniques are introduced, with photos illustrating each important step.
- Photos of beads and jewelry illustrate the result of using each new technique.
- A "Hot Tips" format highlights essential information for each method discussed.
Guide Review - "Making Glass Beads" by Cindy Jenkins
Cindy Jenkins' book is a must for anyone who is interested in buying or making glass beads. It's also the perfect tool for those who plan to purchase finished jewelry made with handcrafted glass beads, because it helps us understand what we are looking at, which in turn makes us savvy shoppers. The book illustrates lampworked beads of every kind, alone and used in beaded jewelry. I especially like the "Hot Tips" found on every page--handy paragraphs where Ms. Jenkins pulls out essential and helpful details about the topic being discussed. "Making Glass Beads" teaches you to make glass beads and helps you appreciate the talent of those who are already active in the craft.
