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Author: Judith Durant Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 1620332329 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 409
Book Description
Revamped, expanded, and still meticulously thorough, this reference is an essential tool for both experienced and new beadworkers. The original authors, both among the craft's most respected beaders, have revisited and revised the previous edition to bring it up to date with today's bead world. New products, such as stringing materials and synthetic waxes, are discussed, along with time-saving tricks and tips for every aspect of beading. Sections about off-loom stitches, stringing, finishing techniques such as picot edging and branched fringe, and embroidering, knitting, and crocheting with beads all feature updated instructions along with a new section on semiprecious stones. Full of definitions and illustrations, the book's step-by-step instructions, reference charts, and project photos inform and inspire.
Author: Judith Durant Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 1620332329 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 409
Book Description
Revamped, expanded, and still meticulously thorough, this reference is an essential tool for both experienced and new beadworkers. The original authors, both among the craft's most respected beaders, have revisited and revised the previous edition to bring it up to date with today's bead world. New products, such as stringing materials and synthetic waxes, are discussed, along with time-saving tricks and tips for every aspect of beading. Sections about off-loom stitches, stringing, finishing techniques such as picot edging and branched fringe, and embroidering, knitting, and crocheting with beads all feature updated instructions along with a new section on semiprecious stones. Full of definitions and illustrations, the book's step-by-step instructions, reference charts, and project photos inform and inspire.
Author: Margie Deeb Publisher: Clarkson Potter ISBN: 9780823004874 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 144
Book Description
Demonstrating the use of color in creating beautiful beadwork projects, a collection of more than twenty innovative projects highlights the techniques used to create colorful designs and discusses the importance and symbolic meanings of color. Original.
Author: Irina Miech Publisher: Kalmbach Books ISBN: 0871167859 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 113
Book Description
Irina Miech chooses her favorite projects from her four, successful metal clay books in this “best of” collection. She is also adding value with three new projects to the book, for a total of 23 great projects. Pendants, rings, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings are made from precious metal clay and combined with gemstones, pearls, crystals, and beads to make beautiful jewelry pieces. Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions, detailed process photography, and Irina’s signature style set this book apart. Everybody will jump at this second chance to discover these wonderful designs, all in one book!
Author: Jean Power Publisher: Macmillan ISBN: 0312587473 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 165
Book Description
Describes the basics of beading and features color photographs and step-by-step instructions for techniques such as stringing, knotting, wirework, and beadweaving.
Author: Jamie Cloud Eakin Publisher: Union Square + ORM ISBN: 1454710985 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 353
Book Description
“A valuable instructional tool for bead-embroidery fans of all skill levels . . . A book you will refer to over and over again.” (Bead&Button). In this fully illustrated reference volume, acclaimed bead artist Jamie Cloud Eakin explains more than 30 indispensable techniques for bead embroidery—a process that involves sewing beads onto a fabric base. With step-by-step instructions, helpful diagrams, time-tested tips, and gorgeous photography, Eakin covers everything from the most common surface stitches to decorative fringes and picot. The volume also includes nine creative projects to help you explore what you’ve learned, including beautiful necklaces, dazzling earrings, and an elegantly accented purse. A gallery of stunning work from other designers offers additional inspiration.
Author: Melinda Barta Publisher: National Geographic Books ISBN: 1632506254 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Everything you need to know about peyote stitch in the palm of your hand! Dive in to peyote stitch with this essential reference guide from bead designer, author, and former Beadwork magazine Editor Melinda Barta. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn peyote stitch or a seasoned beader looking for expert advice, you're sure to improve your skills as you explore expert tips and helpful hints within the pages of The Peyote Stitch Companion. This handy beading companion covers everything from the basics of peyote stitch to fun variations, troubleshooting, and more. Plus, learn how to peyote stitch with two-hole SuperDuos, bricks, and other new shaped beads. With more than 165 illustrations along with easy-to-follow instructions from Melinda, you're sure to become a peyote stitch pro! You'll learn to: • Overcome frustrations of the first few stitches with tips on how to hold your beadwork. • Troubleshoot problem areas with helpful hints for proper thread tension, what to do when you miss a stitch, break a bead, or need to make a bead substitution. • Spend more time beading when you learn how to join new thread directly to old thread. • Explore fun variations including two-needle peyote stitch, odd-count peyote stitch variations, and diagonal peyote stitch.
Author: Laura Levaas Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 1620332906 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 425
Book Description
The finest independent bead shops across the United States and Canada open their doors and their bead boxes in this showcase of materials and techniques to inspire beaders of all stripes. Forty projects mix insider tips with inventive arrangements, employing techniques from stringing and weaving to bead embroidery, wire wrapping, and soldering. Beginners will find an array of rewarding projects and advanced beaders will delight in the original ideas, such as a tic-tac-toe art deco piece, beaded lanterns, a fuzzy felted bead bracelet, a vintage-inspired picture pendant necklace, a spiritual talisman lariat and bracelet, and a unique mosaic bead tray. An instructive Beading 101 section, an illustrated techniques glossary, and a bead shop directory round out the book, making this collection a staple of creative beadwork.
Author: Margie Deeb Publisher: Watson-Guptill Publications ISBN: 9780823004744 Category : Beadwork Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Capture the colors of the world with 220 distinctive palettes • Priceless source of color inspiration • Create 20 step-by-step projects • Gallery of finished jewelry by the author and other artists Confused by color? Don’t be. GetThe Beader’s Color Palette, a priceless resource for beaders seeking inspiration for their jewelry designs. Author Margie Deeb presents 220 palettes inspired by five diverse themes, along with examples of finished jewelry and 20 step-by-step projects that interpret those themes. From the four elements (air, fire, water, and earth), to artists’ palettes (from ancient Egyptian through modern art), from world cultures (including Latin America, India and Tibet, Africa, the Middle East, and the Far East) to environments (rainforests, the Southwest, the Mediterranean), to the natural world (marine life, birds, insects)-these palettes capture the essence of countless human experiences and dreams. Beginners will love the basics section on off-loom stitches, loom weaving, and stringing; more advanced beaders will be inspired to take on the wide world of beautiful color.
Author: Ann Benson Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc. ISBN: 9781402712715 Category : Beadwork Languages : en Pages : 272
Book Description
Beads on cross-stitched treasures; dripping from tassels, braids, and fringes; and elegantly woven with or without a loom: these patterns and pages present so many different ways to enjoy the lovely art of beading. Here are the very best examples of this attractive and sophisticated craft, from jewelry to home accessories. Find out how to weave a Southwest Tube Necklace with turquoise drops and bugle beads, and a Loomed Mandarin Lamp Shade crafted from 6 beaded panels. Make an elegant silvery Opera Purse lined with Japanese kimono silk, a richly textured Antique Borders sampler, and painted and distressed wooden tassel molds. Beaders will find everything they need to create one-of-a-kind designs.
Author: Judith Durant
Author: Judith Durant
Author: Jean Heinbuch
Author: Margie Deeb
Author: Irina Miech
Author: Jean Power
Author: Jamie Cloud Eakin
Author: Melinda Barta
Author: Laura Levaas
Author: Margie Deeb
Author: Ann Benson