SPOTLIGHT ON ... GOOD BOOK
December 2008

Our featured book this month is
Create Jewelry: Pearls by Marlene Blessing & Jamie Hogsett

Create Jewelry: Pearls by Marlene Blessing & Jamie Hogsett has just under 120 pages, with unique designs, history, and interesting anecdotes. "Pearls have captured our imagination for centuries." Earlier this year, I noted in my blog that this seems to be the most popular accessory for women in politics.

From the back cover: "Their beauty, rarity, and seemingly magical origins have made them the prized possessions of royalty and the wealthy. In Create Jewelry: Pearls, the editors of Beadwork magazine combine stories of this irresistible, sensuous gem with gorgeous designs to inspire and delight the modern jewelry maker."

Inside you'll find:

• 20 stylish designs for stringing and beadweaving
• Tips on selecting and caring for pearls
• Sidebars on the history, science, and culture of pearls
• Quotes, anecdotes, and images of pearls through the years

You can find this book on Amazon

You can find plenty of pearls right here at Soft Flex Company:

Sara Hardin Website Beading blog Email: Sara@SoftFlexCompany.com Sara has been a Soft Flex Company employee for 9 years and is an active designer.  Besides jewelry design, she also enjoys fashion, music, theatre and just about anything art related.  Most days she is available by email or via live chat on the Soft Flex Company website for designer assistance.