My World of Beads: Mastering Beadwork, Volume 3: Everything You Need To Become a Better Beader and Jewellery Maker (Beadflowers Beading Patterns by Katie Dean) Paperback – September 25, 2024

My World of Beads: Mastering Beadwork, Volume 3, is dedicated to helping you reach a true level of mastery with your beadwork and jewellery making. It offers you a guide to all the little tricks that will make life easier for you and help you to create jewellery and beadwork to a professional level. It also takes you through such interesting topics as how to sell your work or enter competitions.The book features over 60 articles originally published on the My World of Beads website, set up by Katie Dean. The aim of this website was to provide beaders around the world with the key information Katie wished she had been able to access when she first began beading. This third volume is focused upon building on the basics covered in volumes one and two. You can use it one its own as well: it is for anyone looking to grow their skills and confidence.So, in these pages we will be exploring beading tips and tricks to help you master correct tension, create a professional finish to your work, and more. We’ll explore copyright, learn how to begin designing and how to choose bead colour schemes that work. Find out how to get your beadwork and jewellery designs published in books and magazines, and how to sell online or at craft fairs to earn a little money from your hobby – or even create a thriving business! This empowering guide will help you become a better beader at all levels of experience. It doesn’t matter whether you’re just learning to master the basics, or looking to take your beading to the next level: the articles in here will help you achieve your beading dreams.Katie Dean followed a career in the beading industry for over 12 years. During that time, she designed and published over 500 patterns, more than 10 books, and taught numerous beading classes, both in-person and online. She also worked as editor of Bead and Jewellery Magazine for 3 years, ran her own business, Beadflowers, and appeared on the Craft Channel and Jewellery Maker TV. She reached the finals and won multiple international beading competitions, participated several times in Battle of the Beadsmith, and had her designs published in just about every major beading magazine across the world (back when beading magazines existed!). The information and projects shared in this book series, Beadflowers Beading Patterns, represent the legacy of Katie's beading experience and designs. May they support you in growing your skills and bring you much joy as you explore the wonderful world of beading! Read more