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

An accessible guide to bead embroidery from Sherry Serafini—one of the world’s most acclaimed bead artists and teachers.
Sherry Serafini's sensational pieces have won admirers for their lavish and richly beaded surfaces. Here, she explains the fundamentals behind her work, from stitches to color theory, and lays out 25 beautifully textured projects. The stunning designs range from a Spiked Angel Brooch to a “Bling Ring,” and each one features fabulous focal-point beads—including a polished stone cabochon and a scintillating crystal rivoli.

Sherry Sherafini is a beadwork artist who has been creating beaded body adornment since 1997. She was voted one of the top 10 instructors in the United States by Bead & Button magazine, lectures and teaches throughout the US, and has won numerous awards for excellence in design. Her one-of-a-kind beaded art is known internationally and is owned and worn by Steven Tyler of Aerosmith, Melissa Etheridge, and Fergie. Sherry coauthored TheArt of Bead Embroidery (Kalmbach Books) with artist and dear friend Heidi Kummli, and is featured in Masters: Beadweaving (Lark). She resides in Natrona Heights, PA with her two daughters Erika and Nikki and her Boston Terrier Bailey.