Special thanks to Gail Allen and Kathy Morris. Gail has provided editorial comment on the books for a number of years, and Kathy has designed and maintained my website. Both ladies have made my life so much easier.

I appreciate Suzanne Parish for providing me information on a new source for keyless chucks. Also, thanks to Sandy Russell for suggesting a new source for Swarovski™ crystals. Information is included in the Suppliers list on page iv.

As in past years, I am thankful for the people who were willing to share their designs with me. They include: Barbara Chadwick (Bead Wrapped Bracelet), Wendy Davis (Tree of Life Pendant), Jeanne Gegenheimer (Shirt Sleeve Pins), Jenn (Jenn's Earrings), Karen Mason (Square Knot Earrings), Carolyn Myers (Sculptured Collar), Suzanne Parish (Diamond Shaped Earrings), Don Reed (Egyptian Earrings and Ladle Earrings), Rowan Rose (Dale's Bail), and Sandy Russell (Link Bracelet and Earrings with Crystal Beads).

Other designs in the book are either mine, or they are based on classical or commercial jewelry pieces. However, all of the procedures in this book were written and illustrated by me, and the techniques described are ones I use in making jewelry.