Bead Chat Magazine Winter 2014 | Page 126

Book Review: Unexpec Reviewed by Cynthia Machata Michelle Mach's new book, Unexpected Find such a workable book of inspiration. So man mixed media pieces of beads, metals, fiber a packed with wonderful designs by accompli drew Thornton, Cindy Wimmer, Erin Prais-H Jamie Hogsett, Denise Moore, Barb Switzer, This is exactly the kind of book that inspires me. It pushes me to think differently table, to break out of traditional use and change it up. We all constantly talk abo and using up what we have. Michelle talks about the pile of findings we all likely have just waiting to be used Using findings in unexpected ways has become a hallmark of Michelle’s style. Re Focals , why stop there?” She says, “it’s fun to turn ring shanks into earrings, or cups into darling dangles.” And this is exactly the kind of designs you’ll find in th from every which way. She also runs through a directory of clasps, connectors, b ear wires, filigrees, headpins, bails, jump rings and more. Erin Strother recently wrote a fantastic article over on the Creative Bead Chat We (http://www.creativebeadchat.com/the-clasp-conundrum/) talking about the con that gorgeous clasp you bought (for a ridiculous price) that ends up at the back o I know I’ve felt that way. Michelle says the same about what she calls ‘stash guilt that you could use, but aren’t. If you stick exclusively with the by-the-book rules in a colony on Mars before you see the bottom of your findings drawer. It doesn’t can be used, just maybe not in the way you originally intended.” This is a book I w Add Unexpected Findings to your “books to read” list! BUY & FIND IT