It’s a simple craft that yields exquisite results, and each tassel has its own special variations for the crusting and beaded drops. The projects include an antique pearl tassel, a crusted bookmark, and crusted hairclips and combs.

    In this unique, comprehensive reference, Barbara Becker Simon treats readers to 22 outstanding metal clay bead projects. An introductory section guides them through all the fundamentals, from forming and joining the clay to firing and finishing. Learn how to add gemstones, glass, and other objects; use molded and carved texture plates; etch photos into a surface; develop rich patinas; and more. From the Porcupine Pearl Bead to a Polygon Box Bead, the projects are both timely and sophisticated.