New! Beader's Companion

New! Beader's Companion
Author: Judith Durant
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 411
Release: 2013-03-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1620332329

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.

A Beadwork Companion

A Beadwork Companion
Author: Jean Heinbuch
Publisher: Eagles View Publishing
Total Pages: 112
Release: 1991-09-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780943604312

Provides step-by-step instructions for making 11 beading craft projects including barrettes, belts, bags, and knife sheaths.

Beadwork Magazine Presents The Beader's Companion

Beadwork Magazine Presents The Beader's Companion
Author: Judith Durant
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1998
Genre: Bead embroidery
ISBN: 9781883010560

Beading is one of the fastest-growing crafts today. Here is a resource that will answer every beader’s questions from what type of bead is best for a specific project to what size thread is best for a certain size bead, to how to combine beadwork with other crafts such as weaving, knitting, and crocheting.The Beader’s Companionis filled with definitions and illustrations of beads, tools, and techniques. Beadworkers will find all of the information they need to create beautiful bead projects from start to finish. This easy-to-use package is spiral bound, comes with a clear plastic sleeve to protect it, and includes a fake spine so it can be shelved traditionally.

The Beader's Guide to Color

The Beader's Guide to Color
Author: Margie Deeb
Publisher: Clarkson Potter
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2004
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780823004874

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.

Creative Native American Beading

Creative Native American Beading
Author: Theresa Flores Geary
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2009
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781600595325

The 19 highlighted jewellery and accessory projects include a Huichol Lace Sun Catcher and a Ladder Chain Bracelet (perfect for beginners) along with advanced-level projects like the Waterbird Pendant and Sun Rosette Medallion.

Ready, Set, Bead

Ready, Set, Bead
Author: Judith Durant
Publisher: Creative Publishing International
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2007
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781589233119

"For first-time beaders to make a wide range of fun and fashionable garments and accessories. Basic and specialty techniques of knitting, crocheting, and beading are found in step-by-step instructions and photos. Projects include bracelets, pillows, bags, blue jeans, and more"--Provided by publisher.

Beautiful Wire Jewelry for Beaders

Beautiful Wire Jewelry for Beaders
Author: Irina Miech
Publisher: Kalmbach Books
Total Pages: 113
Release: 2013-03-20
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1627000380

Beautiful Wire Jewelry for Beaders features projects that combine wireworking skills with beaded jewelry design. The book is technique-driven, with chapters on wire fundamentals, terminology, materials, and basic wireworking techniques, and projects that develop the reader’s skills. The projects incorporate gemstones, crystal, glass, and pearls and are designed for both beaders and wireworkers of all skill levels. Beautiful Wire Jewelry for Beaders includes appealing designs — all tested — for necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings, pins, and jewelry components.

Irina's Metal Clay Collection for Beaders

Irina's Metal Clay Collection for Beaders
Author: Irina Miech
Publisher: Kalmbach Books
Total Pages: 113
Release: 2013-07-02
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0871167840

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!

Your Seed Bead Style

Your Seed Bead Style
Author: Editors of Bead&Button Magazine
Publisher: Kalmbach Books
Total Pages: 89
Release: 2012-08-29
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1627000186

Variety is the name of the game in Your Seed Bead Style! From the pages of Bead&Button magazine, the 27 projects in this book will show you how to incorporate interesting materials into your seed bead jewelry. Your Seed Bead Style is organized by material and features a variety of techniques and stitches including peyote, herringbone, square stitch, bead embroidery, tatting, right-angle weave, and more. Take your jewelry to the next level and let your creativity flow!

Stringing Style 2

Stringing Style 2
Author: Jean Campbell
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2013-02-25
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1620333082

Twelve newly-designed and never-before-published bead jewelry designs make their debut in this collection mined from Beadwork magazine's recent special issues on stringing. More than 50 elegant and trendy pieces from dozens of top jewelry designers include long delicate chains, chunky nugget strands, multistrand gemstone necklaces and bracelets, dramatic dangles, and chandelier earrings of every variety. The first tutorial, Stringing 101, introduces the stringing tricks of the trade used to create these pieces, while other lessons cover such methods as crimping and adding jump rings and clasps--all with insider design tips. This workbook's diverse photographs, illustrations, and instructions walk beaders of all skill levels through designs such as Dewdrops in the Grass, Ice Fall, and Tourmaline Tango, allowing them to simply follow the steps or adapt them into original creations of their own.