STOP MAKING FLAT JEWELRY — START CREATING PIECES THAT HAVE PEOPLE STOPPING YOU ON THE STREET

IF YOUR BEADWORK FEELS LIKE IT'S MISSING SOMETHING... IT MIGHT BE DIMENSION.

There's a specific kind of jewelry that makes people pause mid-conversation to look more closely. The kind that catches light from every angle. The kind where you can actually see the layers — beads resting on top of beads, crystals sparkling above shaped glass, seed beads threading through it all like a foundation for something truly beautiful.

That's what Lush & Layered Beadweaving teaches you to create.

WHAT IS THIS?

This is the debut book from Marcia L. Balonis — Starman TrendSetter designer, beloved jewelry teacher, and one of the most respected names in contemporary beadweaving. Inside, you'll find 20+ complete jewelry projects with step-by-step instructions, detailed illustrations, and Marcia's own expert guidance woven through every page.

This book is for you if:

• You work with CzechMates, SuperDuos, shaped beads, crystals, or pearls and want to use them better
• You're ready to move beyond basic techniques into truly dimensional design
• You want a book that meets you where you are — with 4 full skill-level chapters
• You've ever finished a beaded piece and thought "it needs more"

WHAT'S INSIDE:

• 20+ COMPLETE PROJECTS — Bracelets, necklaces, and pendants spanning Beginner, Advanced Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced skill levels. Every project includes full materials lists, step-by-step instructions, and detailed illustrations.
• EXPERT COLOR GUIDANCE — A dedicated section on real-world color selection strategies. No more standing in the bead store feeling paralyzed. Marcia gives you practical, immediately usable techniques for choosing palettes that actually work.
• MATERIALS & TECHNIQUES FOUNDATION — A thorough basics section covering tools, threads, needle choices, bead types (Japanese seed beads, Czech pressed glass, shaped beads, crystals), construction methods, and key terms.
• DESIGN PHILOSOPHY — Marcia shares the layering and construction approach that makes her work instantly recognizable. Understand not just WHAT to do, but WHY — and you'll apply that thinking to every piece you ever make.
• GALLERY OF FINISHED WORK — A full gallery section showcasing Marcia's own jewelry, giving you a window into the possibilities and the inspiration to push your own creativity further.

THIS BOOK IS YOUR COMPLETE DIMENSIONAL BEADWEAVING EDUCATION.

Not just a pattern collection. A genuine craft investment that will change the way you approach every beading project from now on.

"This book is not filled with unachievable, one-of-a-kind art pieces; it contains thoughtful, practical jewelry designs that are fun to learn and fashionable to wear." — Nichole Starman, Director, Starman Inc., creator of the CzechMates Two-Hole Beading System

YOUR NEXT GREAT BEADING PROJECT STARTS ON PAGE ONE.

Get your digital copy of Lush & Layered Beadweaving today and start creating the dimensional, textured jewelry you've always admired.

ADD TO CART — and bead happy. 💎