Beaded Collars: 10 Decorative Neckpieces Built with Ladder Stitch

Julia Pretl has created a collection of beaded neck pieces, inspired by broadcollars, the dramatic jewelry worn by the ancient Egyptians and a well-known form among beadworkers. She has adapted the traditional form a broad, beaded necklace to create ten original designs for the modern beadworker, with skill levels ranging from beginner to more advanced. With step-by-step illustrations and easy-to-follow patterns, Julia leads the reader through the techniques for creating the stitched ladder the basic unit that is combined and joined in various ways to create each of the unique designs. She also teaches readers how to build a custom-sized template, choose a colour palette, and create decorative fringe, layers, pendants, and netting to add the finishing touch. The introductory chapters present the basic beading and assembly techniques, illustrated with clear, digitally rendered, and colour-coded drawings. Fourcolor photographs of each of the 10 designs and 10 detail photos illustrate each project.