If you are looking for innovative beading techniques to showcase your focal beads, we have the perfect book for you. Bracelets, Buttons & Brooches click by Jane Davis shows you how to create stunning jewelry by encasing buttons (vintage and new), cabochons and polymer clay shapes, to name a few, through stitching and beading methods. Many of the projects are for intermediate to advanced beaders, but there are a few beginner pieces as well.

Detailed ilustrations walk you through the process to ensure your success. These 20 show-stopping projects are suitable for day or evening wear, so don't delay and get started today. Be sure to send us photos of your piece (s). We love to inspire other beaders and jewelry makers.

Also, for more inspriation, the Bead and Button Show click in Milwaukee, Wis. will be held June 1 to 8, 2008. Registration is open now,  click  so hurry and sign up to get the classes you want and to attend the Special Events click. Classes for Lampworking Madness click are sold out, but we offer great information on lampworking in Karen Leonardo's book, Create Your Own Lampwork Beads for Jewelry click.

Happy Beading

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