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Book Reviews Artful Handmade Wrap Bracelets: A Complete Guide to Creating Sophisticated Braided Jewelry Incorporating Precious Metals and Stones Flexibound by Di Kim (Author) Artful Handmade Wrap Bracelets is a fabulous resource for creatives who love to make and sell the most wearable art you ca find. This is a a valuable, easy-to-use step-by-step guide to make beautiful jewelry for all occasions. Author Di Kim will walk you through tools and materials, basic braids & knots, and fastenings. All you need to make any style of bracelet, whether plain and simple, or glitzed up with precious metals, stones, crystals or glass! And boy, do they add that 'Wow' factor to your piece! • Over 25 projects for stylish, covetable jewelry that combines informal style with fine materials • Clear step-by-step instructions on basic braiding and knotting techniques, using a variety of cord materials, from leather and hemp to silk and ribbon • Easy-to-follow guides to using beads, precious metal components, semiprecious gemstones, and more in your designs • Features a full-color gallery of different styles, plus inspiration to create custom looks for a colorful wrist party Add a whole new collection to your product line from this flexible resource. 18| June-July | RitzyToo! | RitzyToo.com