Jill Wiseman has taught at the Bead&Button Show, Bead Fest and at bead stores and societies across the US. She also teaches video classes on Beaducation.com. Jill has a very active and popular social media presence on Facebook (facebook.com/jill.wiseman) and blogs humorously and enthusiastically about her beading life on tapestrybeads.blogspot.com.
"Once practically an afterthought in jewelry, beaded ropes are at
the heart of Jill Wisemans beautiful book. By looping a rope,
wrapping it around itself, or tying it into a knot, Jill creates
stunning jewelry that you would never think could come from a
simple rope. A variety of projects made with each technique clearly
demonstrates how to create completely different looks by changing a
few variables. After reading this book, youll never look at a
beaded rope the same way." --Bead&Button
"What I love most in Jill Wisemans work is the plain elegance of
her jewelry--clear structures and a passion for the little details
that make a piece so special and timeless. This book shows a
multitude of techniques to create the classiest ropes, embellish
them, and transform them into dimensional pieces. This is not only
a collection of beautiful jewelry but also a brilliant overview of
all the techniques. This book should definitely be on every
beader's bookshelf." --Sabine Lippert "Finally! A beadwork book
that shows beaders how to stitch gorgeous ropes, strands, and
bands! Jills stellar stitching instructions and covetous color
combinations will have every beader that reads this book feeling
like they have just enjoyed a full-on class with Jill. Her book
gives beaders excellent advice and includes a gallery section that
will have you inspired and scrambling for the beading tray."
--Maggie Roschyk "Jills new book is a unique study in the infinite
possibilities, variations, and applications of beaded ropes.
Beautifully illustrated and clearly narrated step-by-step
instructions guide the reader through the 24 projects. Topped off
with an inspiring gallery of rope-based jewelry, this book is a
must-have for every beader." - Laura McCabe In Jill Wiseman's
Beautiful Beaded Ropes, we are treated to a wide variety of
stitches resulting in a selection of ropes, many of which stand
alone and others which provide the perfect complement to our own
choice of beads. Jill shows us how to use the rope stitches in
unexpected ways, making traditional ropes but also using them in
earrings, rings, and focal pendants. - Marcia DeCoster "If you tend
to think of ropes as items that go around your neck and, perhaps,
your wrist, Jill will surprise you. After seeing the enchanting
Bohemian Earrings and the mesmerizing Ziggurat Ring--which has
found its way to the top of my absolutely-must-bead bucket
list--you will open to new and exciting possibilities in your own
beadwork. What I may love most about this book is it has jewelry
for real women, not for runway models or high society gals. You
dont need to find an excuse to wear these pieces; they will not
languish in your jewelry box after youve had the fun of beading
them. Promise!" --Carol Dean Sharpe"If you love the intricacies of
working with seed beads and weaving them into beautiful and
wearable jewelry pieces, then you will love this book. What Jill
Wiseman has been able to do with this book is to take standard
beadweaving stitches and enhance them with fabulous bead
combinations and elegant components. Total beginners will have to
take the time to practice the stitches, but jewelry makers who
already have some beadweaving experience will be able to jump into
many of these projects. Seed beading projects take a lot of time to
make, but that is the nature of the medium. With these projects,
the time is well spent. They are really all just gorgeous. I
seriously cannot see one piece that I would not love to wear."
--About.com Jewelry Making...presented in full color with tons of
photographs, a strong treasure trove of information for any jewelry
do it yourself-er." --Midwest Book Review
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