Sherry Serafini's Sensational Bead Embroidery: 25 Inspiring Jewelry Projects

If you have any of Sherry's previous books, don't bother buying this one. After waiting weeks for this one, it arrives, and to my dismay 90% of it is just republished items from her previous books!! I assumed from the title that it would be new inspirational pieces done by Sherry, whom I greatly admire as a bead embroidery artist. It's as if she has stopped beading?? So disappointed!!

While I love Sherry's work, I am very disappointed with the publisher. This is a reprint of a book that was originally available in hardcover. This is a paperback version with no updates, just a different cover. I certainly did not need a second copy.

I took a class while my mother was ill in 1998, and from then on I was taught how to work with bead embroidery with Sherry... she is supersweet and a nice person to deal with. Her book is inspiritng that you can make one too. Providing that you go under her guidelines not to sell her designs...I have seen alot of vendors out there take her designs redo it under different colors and say they are the designer of this product. I make mine and wear it, it takes too long to just outright sell it for 400.00. My products when I make mine takes many hours to complete them... from 1500 hours to 9 months to complete working 4 hours a day, cause your eyes seem to go batty when you do work too many hours with fine seed beads... Love the work, im presently making for myself a bracelet that has all kinds of Browns... its called Browny... coming out just like my cat Pookie she is Maine Coon so I wanted it to look like her she is so beautiful. with all her browns, beiges and yellow and blonding white in her. If I had to sell my wares, i would not design it under the style of Sherrys I would sell it and make it totally different and prices would sell at 1400.00 and Up, mostly for the time, cause these necklaces are very heavy... weigh alot from 3-5 pounds... like carrying a dog around your neck!!

I purchased this book believing it was another new book by Sherry however when it arrived I was beyond disappointed! It is EXACTLY the same book as her first, but with a different cover!Buyer beware! If you have the one with the cover depicting the wavy cuff, don NOT purchase this one.... it’s the same!

I am a huge fan of Sherry Serafini. I love the book, but I have the previous books as well. It looks like many of the projects were duplicates.

Gorgeous photos of amazingly creative pieces, along with very clear instructions. The instructions cover both the specific projects and designing on your own, along with helpful tips like how to avoid your beaded piece becoming too small for your bracelet backing. The actual-size layouts provided for the collars look like they'll be very helpful. Can't wait till my supplies get here so I can try this out!My only real question is, where on earth did she find a needle that fits through size *15* seed beads?!I suggest anyone ordering this book also order (or get locally) the needed supplies to try out the technique as soon as the book arrives! The absolute minimum to start: Lacy's Stiff Stuff, at least one large cabochon or decorative button, E6000 glue, beading needles, nylon beading thread, and cylinder-type seed beads in size 11 and possibly 6 (aka E), 8, or 15 (several colors, or multiple finishes in one color, that complement your cabochon). You may also want other smallish beads or sequins. Once you've got a piece done you'll also need backing material, findings (ear wires, necklace catches, bracelet or ring blanks, pin backs, etc), and white glue (I recommend Sobo), but those can wait.

I used this very well prepared book for inspiration and for following the steps that Sherry took to create some of her earring designs. The supply lists were accurate and detailed and text along with diagrams were clear and accurate.

I adore Sherry’s designs and this is one of three books l go to for inspiration and instruction. Well written, well photographed. It was because of this book l started my first beaded cuff. (Almost done) Highly recommended

This book is full of wonderful ideas and the photography is fantastic, maybe for the more accomplished beader but still very good instructions on how to do bead embroidery so any one could follow and create a master piece.

Excellent how-to instructions and diagrams, full of inspiring photos - she is just a master at beading cabachons. A must have if you are interested in beaded embroidery.

Beautiful designs and clear and precise, yet to try the designs but looking forward to it, I usually use these books for inspiration and I love having them in my collection.

A stunning collection of designs.

Excellent book I know I will refer to again and again. Beautiful illustrations with very clear instructions.