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An introduction to making jewelry using beads and related materials including sections on tools, techniques and materials. Includes over 140 projects for necklaces, bracelets and earrings with numerous color photographs.
Beaded elegance at its best Beads can go everywhere, from intricate home decor accents to dazzling jewelry. Learn how to create unique, beaded works of art yourself in this complete guide of beading techniques. Even if you have never worked with beads before, you'll quickly learn how to bead like the pros. After introducing basic terms and tools, Jane Davis guides you through more than a dozen techniques, and you will complete samples to reinforce the skills learned. If you are an experienced beader, you will not be disappointed - advanced techniques and projects are included just for you. This complete guide of beading techniques includes: • Brick and ladder stitch • Loomwork • Peyote stitch • Crochet • Knitting • Tambourwork • Tatting • Wirework 30 beautiful step-by-step projects, such as: • Jewelry • Pinch purse • Table settings • Pincushion • Christmas ornaments • Business can holder • Lampshade • Boxes Perfect for beaders of all skill levels, The Complete Guide to Beading Techniques is fully illustrated with lavish photos of antique and contemporary beadwork.
Ideal for anyone interested in beading and jewelry-making, this book features 30 beadwork projects for all levels of skill, from the beginner to the more experienced beader. Color photos show off the handsome finished projects.
The step-by-step instructions and crystal-clear photography in this book help make your learning bead work fun and easy.
Do you love jewelry and beading? Would you like to know how to make chic jewelry and accessories? Jewelry & Beading Designs for Dummies is packed with patterns, step-by-step instructions, and inspiring color photos to get you stringing, knotting, and looping in no time. From earrings and necklaces to pins, purses, charms, and more, you’ll discover new techniques for making just the right pieces to suit you — or give as fantastic, fashionable gifts! This easy-to-follow visual guide speeds you right into the basics of jewelry making: assembling your gear; working with pliers; and fine-tuning your stringing, bead weaving, and wire wrapping skills. You’ll use elastic cord, ribbon, leather,...
Features over 35 beaded designs. This title covers a range of techniques, including bead loom weaving, bead stitches, bead embroidery and beads and wire.
Covering all aspects of this increasingly popular craft, First Beading will get you stringing, weaving, and stitching with beads straightaway. Choose from over 20 beading projects for all skills levels, from bracelets and earrings to scarves and bags. Step-by-step photography and easy-to-follow instructions guide you through every aspect of each project, guaranteeing success every time. Workshop sections introduce each new technique, so that you are prepared when it comes to beading up a piece of jewellery or special gift. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced beader, this comprehensive guide is sure to inspire. Other titles in this series include: First Card Making (9781843406143), First Crochet (9781843406129) and First Knits (9781843406112).
Includes all the fundamentals readers need to know to enjoy the craft and create successful projects. Clear, well-illustrated instructions guide readers through each step of beading for jewelry and home crafts, including choosing a design and beads, selecting clasps and other findings, stringing on different materials, weaving off and on a loom, working with wire, and finishing any project. - Expert advice on mastering stringing and weaving techniques, plus specialty techniques such as beading flowers, beaded embroidery, and various beaded embellishments. - Choose the best color, size, and shape of beads and the right connectors, fasteners, and clasps for any project - Tons of crisp, instructional black-and-white photos and line drawings
Captures the many ways this traditional craft has risen to new creative heights. See how to set up a loom, follow graphed patterns, create edgings and fringes and even build a simple loom from scratch.
This book explores the wealth of possibilities that this craft offers, from the simplest trims and finishes to the creation of openwork beading and the use of beads to embellish embroidery, knitting and canvaswork.