Creating Glamorous Jewelry with Swarovski Elements

December 15, 2010
Campbell, the founding editor of Interweaves Beadwork magazine, is no stranger to writing books on the topic, with 40 titles under her doubtlessly beaded belt. Here she mixes the magic of Hollywood with the shine of Swarovski crystals as she gives her interpretation of 26 classic pieces. Beginning with a fascinating introduction about Daniel Swarvoskis influence on couture, the book is then divided by Hollywoods leading ladies. A photo of Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, or Elizabeth Taylor faces a crisp, full-page picture of earrings, a bracelet, or necklace that replicates the jewelry the star is wearing. The next several pages supply instructions, both written and illustrated, for making the piece. Some, like the earrings resembling those Vivien Leigh wore in a theatrical performance of Antony and Cleopatra, or Natalie Woods gem-studded leather cuff, are truly fabulous, but even the less-sophisticated pieces should intrigue beaders. A very glam craft book.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2010, American Library Association.)