Bead embroidery has become popular in haute-couture and high-fashion clothing on the international stage. When combined, colorful beads and threads complement each other, offering the possibility of a richer expression, more diverse visual effects, and a broader scope for the imagination in the leap from flat to three-dimensional. This beautiful and highly usable visual guide will help you master the stunning art of bead embroidery, through a series of easy-to-follow tutorials with step-by-step illustrated instructions. You'll learn the basic materials, stitches, and techniques, before moving on to a range of exciting beading projects including flower-inspired earrings, bracelets, rings, brooches, hair accessories, clutch bags, belt, and cuffs, bringing the art of bead embroidery into your daily life. Book jacket.