Jean is a freelance craft editor and author. She is the founding editor of
Interweave’s Beadwork magazine and has written and edited more than 40
books, most recently including CPi’s Beadwork Inspired by Art: Impressionist
Jewelry and Accessories and Beadwork Inspired by Art: Art Nouveau Jewelry
and Accessories. Other recent books include The New Beader's Companion,
Getting Started Stringing Beads, Beaded Weddings, The Art of Beaded Beads,
Beadwork Creates Jewelry, and Beading with Crystals. Jean is the
senior editor of Interweave’s Beading Daily, and has appeared on the DIY
Jewelry Making show, The Shay Pendray Show, and PBS' Beads, Baubles,
and Jewels where she gives how-to instructions, provides inspiration, and
offers crafting advice.