Create Jewelry: Crystals - Softcover

Marlene Blessing is a former contributing editor to SPA magazine and a former senior features editor for The Seattle Weekly. She was also the editorial director for Beadwork, Step by Step Beads and Stringing magazines. She lives in Longmont, Colorado. Jamie Hogsett is the editor of Stringing magazine, the special projects editor of Beadwork magazine and the author of Stringing Style. She lives in Fort Collins, Colorado.

"Sophisticated and certain to appeal to users of public library craft collections." - Library Journal

"What makes this more than a basic 'how-to' book is the assortment of trivia and other fun stuff liberally sprinkled throughout." - MonstersandCritics.com

"There are a number of simpler [bead weaving] projects as well as bead stringing jewelry pieces to make and enjoy." - About.com Guide to Jewelry Making

"You're sure to be inspired, though that may lead to yet more bead-buying." - Fiber Arts News

"Glamorous designs are sure to tempt bead workers of all abilities...This stunning book is elegant beading at its best!" - KLIATT

"A really beautiful book with lots of great projects and ideas." - Bead magazine (UK)

"Beautiful photography, step-by-step instructions, and interesting background...[this book] is fun to look at and get inspired by" - South Jersey Bead Society

"It's not only the stunning photography that caught my attention, but the interesting trivia about crystals found throughout the book." - Copley News Service