Once beaders have mastered the basics and enjoyed bringing others' patterns to life, they're ready and eager to take the next step: creating their own original pieces. Here, finally, is their must-have guidebook to the fundamental principles of visual design. Focusing on jewellery, it helps beaders explore concepts such as unity, scale, proportion, balance, rhythm, volume, shape, pattern, texture, movement, drape and colour in their work. Exercises, reader challenges and lavish photos enhance understanding and assure design success.

Author Biography

Margie Deeb has been featured on the PBS show Beads, Baubles and Jewels and in numerous magazines and books. She is the author of The Beader's Guide to Color (9780823004874) and teaches color and beading seminars to artists across the country. Margie lives in Atlanta, GA.