Beautiful Beaded Jewelry

Beautiful Beaded Jewelry
Author: Stephanie Bourgeois
Publisher: David & Charles
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2004-03-15
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780715317976

Current fashion trends have increased the popularity of hand-made jewellery. Making it yourself couldn't be simpler. Full of original creations, this guide introduces basic beading techniques and includes 20 practical projects that will encourage readers to create their own designs.

All Things Paper

All Things Paper
Author: Ann Martin
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Total Pages: 437
Release: 2013-05-21
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1462911706

Make decorative, simple do-it-yourself projects with this friendly guide to paper crafting. You and your family will love to spend hours making beautiful paper art, jewelry, and decorations with All Things Paper. This easy paper crafts book comes with simple-to-follow instructions and detailed photos that show you how to create colorful and impressive art objects to display at home--many of which have practical uses. It is a great book for experienced paper craft hobbyists looking for new ideas or for new folders who want to learn paper crafts from experts. Projects in this papercrafting book include: Candle Luminaries Citrus Slice Coasters Mysterious Stationery Box Everyday Tote Bag Silver Orb Pendant Fine Paper Yarn Necklace Wedding Cake Card Perfect Journey Journal And many more… All the projects in this book are designed by noted paper crafters like Benjamin John Coleman, Patricia Zapata, and Richela Fabian Morgan. They have all been creating amazing objects with paper for many years. Whether you're a beginner or have been paper crafting for many years, you're bound to find something you'll love in All Things Paper. Soon you will be on your way to creating your own designs and paper art.

Creating Extraordinary Beads from Ordinary Materials

Creating Extraordinary Beads from Ordinary Materials
Author: Tina Casey
Publisher: Writer's Digest Books
Total Pages: 128
Release: 1997
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780891347637

Projects start simple so readers can get great results their first try, with everyday materials like construction paper, fabric scraps, yarn and more.

The Big-Ass Book of Crafts 2

The Big-Ass Book of Crafts 2
Author: Mark Montano
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2012-01-03
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1451627831

TLC’s While You Were Out top designer Mark Montano’s wildly anticipated follow-up to The Big-Ass Book of Crafts features more than 300 easy and fun crafts, with tips and tricks for quirky projects to make at home. Searching for crafty inspiration? Eager to try some new techniques? Need some more junk for your trunk? Well, look no further! In this cheeky sequel, Mark Montano picks up where his wildly popular The Big-Ass Book of Crafts left off, with even more spectacular—and easy-to-make—projects sure to satisfy crafters of all skill levels. Turn colorful ribbons into a show-stopping scarf. Transform old cargo pants into a kick-ass carryall. A high-drama neckpiece made out of zippers? Absolutely. Along with a host of other wearable wonders, this exciting all-new volume includes sections such as Pillow Talk (fun, comfy, and made from the most surprising materials), Letter Perfect (cool designs to pop into the mailbox nearest you), Hey, I Could Use That (make a big statement with little things from magnets to nail polish), Just Kid-ding (cheery décor made from kid-centric stuff, guaranteed to make you smile!), That’s Shoe Biz (fun fixes that give sidelined footwear and handbags a whole new life), and dozens of other ideas that are inventive, imaginative, and just plain fun. With his trademark humor and no-holds-barred approach to crafting, Mark will have you tapping into your creative soul and taking simple techniques to a whole new level in no time. We’re not talking plant-hangers and potholders here—the more than 150 handmade projects in this truly unique compendium are artistic, eye-catching, and cutting-edge, from cool brooches and earrings to ingenious belts and bags, from Bauhaus-style furniture to fishbowl lanterns, and so much more!

The Big-Ass Book of Bling

The Big-Ass Book of Bling
Author: Mark Montano
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2012-11-13
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1451685297

A fun, flashy, and sassy book for beginner and expert crafters alike—with more than 150 new projects that will add pizzazz to everything from jewelry to tote bags! All that glitters doesn’t have to be gold...and diamonds (even the fake ones!) can be a girl’s—or anyone's—best friend. With Mark Montano’s step-by-step guidance you, too, can let loose your inner fashionista and make fabulous, unique accessories to complement your entire wardrobe! Think outside the box when it comes to materials, and check through your recycling to find treasures In the Bin. Show people your New Mexico style, and make a papier-mâché Zigzag Turquoise Cuff out of newspaper. When the plastic store bags start crawling out from under the sink, tame them with a Fused Plastic Flower Cuff. Make the tree-mendous Nature’s Bling Bag decorated with branches sliced thin. Or Twine Not try the hardware store for some colored twine—and pick up some aluminum flashing to find out why Tin Is “In”? From punk to retro, from bobby pins to safety pins, with more than 150 projects there’s something for everyone, whether you want to glam it up Hollywood-style or go ultra-sophisticated like a newly crowned princess.

Paper Beads

Paper Beads
Author: Anne Akers Johnson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009-04
Genre: Beads
ISBN: 9781591746201

No one will guess these posh beads are made of paper. Paper Beads comes with precut strips of double-sided patterned paper that can easily be rolled with the included custom winding tool into simple and fancy beads. We even include a bottle of glaze to give each bead a polished finish.

Paper Jewelry

Paper Jewelry
Author: Denise Brown
Publisher: CICO Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012-10-11
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781908170965

Discover how to make unique, stunning pieces of jewelry by manipulating paper. It’s amazing what you can produce using four basic methods—papier maché, rolling, folding, and quilling. You won’t need specialist tools or equipment, and will even be able to use recycled materials, such as newspaper, gift wrap, envelopes, and candy wrappers. Denise Brown’s 35 beautiful projects offer something for everyone, with easy beginner ideas as well as more complicated pieces, in a whole range of styles. Make crazily coloured and funky shaped quilled earrings, or a classic shimmering pearl necklace and matching ring using rolled paper strips. The striking red velvet necklace and bracelet are made from papier-maché beads, while the fun pompom ring and necklace are created simply by folding. Each project has clear, step-by-step artworks to explain the process and the techniques section for each method will teach you all you need to know. With plenty of inspiration and guidance, you’ll soon be able to experiment with each technique to create your own one-off pieces.

Paper Beads from Africa

Paper Beads from Africa
Author: Melissa Sherman Pearl
Publisher: Cherry Lake
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2018-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1534109293

Kids can make a difference too! In this How Do They Help? collection featuring charities started by children, readers will explore the ways Paper Beads from Africa contributes positively to the world. Discover this nonprofit's work and what problems they look to solve while fostering empathy and encouraging informed action in the community. Sidebars and backmatter ask questions for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included.

Paper Bead Jewelry

Paper Bead Jewelry
Author: Keiko Sakamoto
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2018-08-20
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0811765768

Any paper—magazines, newspapers, wrapping paper, copy paper—can be upcycled into a variety of shapes and sizes of paper beads that can be used to make colorful, unique pieces of jewelry that no one would guess are made from paper. Fashioned from thin strips of paper and painted in a variety of ways, the beads you make can then be used to make elegant drop earrings, beaded necklaces, and bracelets. Combine them with other unique beads and charms for even more looks. Includes instructions on how to create the paper beads, as well as how to use metal findings, leather cords, and other materials to create professional-looking designs.

No Boredom Allowed!: Paper Bead Crafts

No Boredom Allowed!: Paper Bead Crafts
Author: Florence Quinn
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2008
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781402750373

When children are bored stiff, it’s time to find an entertaining way to fill up those (seemingly) never-ending spare moments. Luckily this great volume in the new No Boredom Allowed! series has tons of activities to end their boredom and soothe parent’s ringing ears. It offers over 100 actual templates that can be colored, cut out, and made into funky and original beads. An introductory section offers complete directions, advice on finishing techniques, and inspiring project ideas to keep creative little minds crafting. And, the best part of all: because the book features all of the triangle templates needed to make colorful beads, it is one of the few tools that they need to get started. With so much imaginative fun packed into such an affordable package, kids will keep wishing for rainy days!