Includes bibliographical references and index.

Bead-Making Lab is organized by material, and single-spread lab tutorials for each bead design make the book simple to use. Choose from traditional materials like paper mache and polymer clay, or opt for new materials such as resins and shrink plastic. Once you've selected your medium, follow the lab instructions for the bead-making technique of your choice. How-tos include molding, carving, painting, gluing, drilling beach glass and pebbles, and creating fiber-art beads with felting and embroidery. Bead-Making Lab also offers ideas on how to turn your beads into jewelry and gives you a sneak peek at some contemporary bead artisans' best work.