📚 Cabochon Beading: Effortless Techniques for Stunning Jewelry (Lark Jewelry Books) Review

If you're interested in beadwork, this wonderful book will really give you the courage to jump in and give it a try! Even if your first try isn't perfect. You will get better! Jamie Cloud Eakin is a great writer and wastes time when others (I'm talking about some notable artists) don't bother to explain what you should be doing. Jamie spends a lot of time explaining and learning everything that can happen with beadwork. That's why I have all three of her books on the subject! Its design and…

I am a self taught fiber maker and have recently gotten into beadwork. I bought this book to expand my knowledge of beadwork. I expect the instructions in the books to be clear and concise. Cabochon beads do not disappoint in this respect. Directions are clear with good text and photos. I have successfully followed these instructions, which is a real litmus test. After the first few chapters explaining the basic techniques, Cabochon Beading has several projects where these skills can be…

I have been making handmade jewelry for almost 4 years. I started in the summer of 2008 at the suggestion of my eldest daughter to earn some much needed extra cash. I was so broke that I couldn't afford to take any courses or buy any books if I wanted to buy any jewelry making materials! I read everything I could find for free. I could get anything on the internet, in the library, in the bookstore, EVERYWHERE. I sold a few copies very quickly and was finally able to buy a few books and then…