Beaded Adornment (Beadwork Books) [Paperback]

Jeanette Shanigan (Author), Shanigan (Author)

Book Description

Series: Beadwork Books | Publication Date: June 2003

Create a treasured collection of 23 necklace and earring sets using 6 beadwork techniques for the advanced or beginner designer. Complete with helpful photos, instructions and overview of all the steps and necessities required.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Learn the intriguing technique of bead weaving and put your newfound skills to work with these two dozen projects, ranging in design from echoes of Victoriana to Southwestern styles. Using the back stitch, netting, brick stitch, edging, peyote, and split-loom methods, you'll create cabochon necklaces, beaded collars, dangly earrings, amulet bags, and other becoming pieces of jewelry. If you're new to the craft, you may find each chapter's troubleshooting section particularly helpful in determining what might have gone wrong and how to salvage it. --Amy Handy

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications (June 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 087341585X
• ISBN-13: 978-0873415859
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,675,157 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beaded Adornment is a must have., April 8, 1998

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R. Starry "instig8r" (Anchorage, Alaska) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Beaded Adornment (Beadwork Books) (Paperback)

Jeanette Shanigan has carefully laid out over 20 projects designed to expose those interested in beadwork to a myriad of styles and levels of beadwork craft. The photography is wonderful both for the artfully designed layout of the completed project as well as the close-up detail. Jeanette's experience clearly shows through in the beadwork displayed throughout the book.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Beaded Adornment, April 21, 2000

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Christine Saalbach (San Antonio TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Beaded Adornment (Beadwork Books) (Paperback)

Author Jeanette Shanigan is a member of the Anchorage Chapter of the Alaska Bead Society. In her book, she shows six beadwork techniques to create 23 necklace and earring sets. Techniques include: backstitch, netting, brick stitch and edge beading, peyote stitch, and split-loom weaving.

Even if you are familiar with these techniques, Jeanette's book is worth a look because of her last chapter, a "Gallery of Beadwork by Alaskan Artists." Readily apparent is the influence of Alaska's wilderness on the work of these artists.

Donna Affinito submitted an earth-toned amulet bag and a butterfly barrette she fashioned from "bits and pieces from my bead box." "Fire and Icicles" and "Sitting on the Dock of the Bay" are Ruby Brooks's seed bead contributions. Jana Chisum Coffey does lampwork using Morreti glass. She fashions beads that look like shells.

Lillian Ann Dewilde uses unusual, natural materials for her jewelry. She embellishes smoked moosehide with Swarovsky crystals. Most unusual is her use of dyed caribou and reindeer hair, arranged in tufts like on a chenille bedspread. Porcupine quills decorate a heart-shaped box and necklace.

Jacqueline Poston uses one of lampwork artist Andrea Guarino's beads in a complicated "Tidal Pool" necklace. The author Jeanette shows her sense of humor with her "Moose Nugget Factory" amulet bag necklace.

Rebecca Starry lives up to her name with a spectacular "In Full Bloom." She employs brick stitch and horizontal square stitch in colorful three-dimensional flowers, using Michelle Waldron's delicate lampwork beads for stamens.

Yes, this book may echo others in beadwork techniques, but you can certainly get new ideas from the Alaskan artists represented in Beaded Adornment.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A beading banquet., June 13, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Beaded Adornment (Beadwork Books) (Paperback)

I'm on my third copy of this book. I've worn one out, loaned one to my daughter and, in order to keep one in hand, am ordering a back-up copy. Basic techniques, simple projects, excellent illustrations and step-by-step instructions in netting, peyote, loom and split loom, and techniques for beading around and incorporating cabouchons into the work are all here. Best of all, every project leads into innovation and creativity for the reader. For me, he simple peyote project has evolved into true life colored butterflies in beads. I heartily recommend this book to beginners and those who know the basics but want to jump ahead into creating their own designs.