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Author: edith cavell at Tuesday, June 22 at 10:05

REVIEW

Dear Members of the Community.  I received my copy of "Crystal Brillance" in the mail today and spent my day reading and I was blown away.  Anna Elizabeth has completed a wonderful project. 

 

Right from the start it is aimed at all beaders, from learners to advanced.  The Introduction should be read by everyone (we can all learn something).  The explanations are set out clearly and will be well understood. 

 

The projects are clearly explained step by step and easily comprehended.  Each project has extended  advanced steps for people with experienced skills.

 

The section on Basics are also clearly set out.

 

We, Swarovski Crystalholics, will enjoy and gain a lot from this publication.

 

I thank Swarovski for the opportunity to write this review.  I was very pleased to receive my copy in the midist of a personal crisis.

 

edith cavell (Noel)



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Author: dreambeads at Tuesday, July 13 at 13:50

Sorry for being late, I was

Sorry for being late, I was out of town for a while. The book arrived after I

had left.

 

I agree with what Edith wrote. You have to read the introduction. You get to

learn about the author's background, passion, experience and tips.

 

The projects are beautiful and well-designed. There are necklaces, bracelets,

earrings, pendants and a ring. I enjoyed reading tip and design option for 

each project.

 

All the featured pieces inside the book have a black background. I thought

that's a little odd. Some photos look too dark to me.

 

But it's a great book for people who love to stitch/weave with crystals.

 

Monica

 

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Author: melplayer at Saturday, July 17 at 12:03

Crystal Brilliance

 

Firstly, I'd just like to say a very big "thankyou" to Admin for sending me Crystal Brilliance to review. I have thoroughly enjoyed browsing through the pages and viewing the delightful treasures that Anna Elizabeth Draeger has set out before us. Now... to be honest I rarely ever make anything I see in a Beading Magazine or Book but I have to say that there are a number of projects & techniques in this book that have seriously caught my attention!!

 

This book is 95 pages in length and is essentially geared to the crystal enthusiast who likes to use a needle and thread! For those of you who have not stitched before this lovely book with concise materials lists and instructions will certainly have you on your way in no time at all. Projects are designed for varying levels of skill and competence.

 

What I loved about this book include:

 

  • An insight into the artist Anna Elizabeth Draeger and her inspirations
  • Several pages in the front and the rear of the book which cover all sorts of jewellery making tips & tricks, crystal information, stitching basics and jewellery making basics (ie opening/closing jump rings, the plain loop, the wrapped loop and crimping)
  • The projects have been divided up into 4 main categories being: CLASSIC, ROMANTIC, GEOMETRIC & ORGANIC
  • Each project has a design option which helps many of us with our ability to think outside of the square

 

I loved many of the designs in this book and will be really looking forward to trying these projects from the following sections:

 

  • Victoria - CLASSIC
  • Antique Lace - ROMANTIC
  • XOXO - GEOMETRIC
  • Curved Branch - ORGANIC

So...for all of you out there who haven't yet embarked on a stitching adventure with crystals I would certainly recommend this book as a terrific way to inspire and motivate you into creating your first project.

 

For me...I have previously stitched with seed beads and added a few crystals into the mix but now I will look forward to making a treasure trove of stitched sparkling creations with charisma and confidence!!

 

Enjoy...Melissa

 

 

 

 

 

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