Crafting Thread Jewelry: The Beginner's Essential Guide to Creating Gorgeous Thread Wrapped Bracelets, Earrings, Necklaces, and Pins Inspired B

Book excerpt: Captivating fun! Discover the delight of making breathtaking thread jewelry based on heritage Dorset buttons in this approachable first of its kind book. In Crafting Thread Jewelry, professional craft designer Pat Olski has authored an astonishingly clear reference and project book that makes it a breeze to learn how to create your own beautiful bracelets, earrings, necklaces, and pins, by simply wrapping thread around wire or plastic rings. Easy and Enjoyable: The dozens of exquisite images, unrivaled step-by-step diagrams, and concise instructions will help you to easily master all of the essential skills you need for this enjoyable craft. This invaluable resource covers every practical aspect of crafting thread button jewelry, from selecting readily available materials to learning traditional and innovative fiber wrapping methods and jewelry cord making and construction. Great for Everyone: Beginner and expert needle workers, crafters, costumers, textile lovers, and fashion and jewelry enthusiasts will all be inspired by the twenty six beautiful, easy to make, and wonderful to wear original designs. Making thread buttons is addictive, and jewelry makers, embroiderers, knitters, crocheters, sewists, weavers, and spinners will all love exploring this ingenious refresh of a classic fiber craft.