When You Wish Upon a Star
Several years ago, Sonoko sent me a signed copy of her book, “ Mode de Beads.” I was mesmerized. The artistry was amazing and each and every piece of jewelry was breathtakingly beautiful.
The instructions were straightforward, but they were written in Japanese.
I contacted a young Japanese student to whom I had been introduced. She was kind enough to translate one of the designs. But, since she was unfamiliar with the “beading world” and I with her written world, our attempt at collaboration was not very successful.
The process and jewelry featured in the new translated version are very well defined. “Sweet Breeze,” a netted shawl, particularly caught my eye. I could envision a young woman wearing it as she strolled through a fragrant garden with her love. It was gorgeous and so utterly fluid and feminine.
Sonoko Nozue is a gifted master artisan. Her 25 jewelry designs are exquisite. Her color pallet is captivating. Thank you, Sonoko, for the gift of your translated book to all of your admirers. I can’t wait to collect my tools, beads, and thread, and get started.
Sometimes when we wish upon a star, our dreams do come true!
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