Chris Franchetti Michaels is a jewelry artist and the author of several popular craft books. Her book Teach Yourself Visually: Beadwork is an illustrated guide covering the most essential bead weaving techniques and stitch types.
Experience:
Chris has over a decade of experience designing unique bead and metalwork jewelry. She has appeared on several episodes of the show Jewelry Making on the DIY Network, and her projects have been featured in popular project books. Her first book, Teach Yourself Visually: Jewelry Making & Beading, is a craft bestseller in the United States and has been translated into Russian and Polish. Chris designs jewelry under the business names Chetti Designs and Ula & Enaldie, and she sells specialty beads online as the owner of Chetti Beads. Visit her blog at www.beadjewelry.net.
From Chris Franchetti Michaels:
I'm attracted to artisan beadwork for its ability to express emotion through eye-catching color and intricate textures on such a miniature scale, as well as its timeless contributions to fashion. The inspiration for many of my patterns comes from mid-20th century modern decor and artwork, textile design from India and Morocco, and Russian and European folk tapestries. I'm excited that as a contributing writer I'll have the opportunity to explore lots of new designs and share them here on the Beadwork site.