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If You Can Find It, You Can Bead It A nifty necklace created from a worn piece of beach glass? A bold brooch made out of a Chinese game piece? A pair of exquisite earrings from recycled insulin bottles? There is no question that even the mundane can be transformed to the magnificent through the creative insight of author Carole Rodgers. Whether it is something you found in the local hardware store or something you literally picked up on your last outdoor adventure, you can convert everyday objects into jewelry pieces to admire. Featured in this book: More than 30 innovative ideas for necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and broaches Exhaustive overview of beading techniques, including eight different weaving stitches along with numerous strap and fringe variations Simple step-by-step instructions, accompanies by 225 how-to illustrations and 100 full-color photographs Inspirational gallery pieces from 12 other beaded jewelry artists