The Beaders Palette: Rings, Necklaces, Bracelets, Ensembles, Earrings and Straps [Paperback]

Ondori Staff (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 24, 2003

The Beader's Palette includes directions for making rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and eyeglass cords and straps. With 46 full-color pages, detailed drawings, complete instructions and material guides, this book is the perfect way learn how to make dozens of stunning accessories.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

With examples of designs both daring and refined, this book shows how beads of standard sizes and shapes can be combined in dramatic ways. With detailed drawings, complete introductions and material guide, it's perfect guide to learning to make dozens of wearable accessories.

Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Japan Publications Trading (July 24, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 488996097X
• ISBN-13: 978-4889960976
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 7.7 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #715,889 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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42 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars so many beautiful ideas--and english text, October 26, 2003

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E Rice (western ny state) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Beaders Palette: Rings, Necklaces, Bracelets, Ensembles, Earrings and Straps (Paperback)

i ordered this book simply because it was published by ondori. i have many of their books on other needlework and textile techniques and was curious about what they would do with beads.

what they do with beads is marvelous. whatever age or skill level, a beader is sure to find something (or, more accurately, several somethings) to make. there is a nice range of skill levels and there are designs which will appeal to children, teens, and adults.

there are bracelets, rings, earrings and necklaces--any of which could be adapted to clothing embellishment or different beads. there are really clever methods of varying chains, etc. there are unusual color combinations.

there are written instructions and graphs. the graphs are very good. the only problem with the instructions is that the beads are identified by millimeter size (not as czech seed, or japanese seed or delica [which is actually a brand name])--but your local bead store should be able to help.

ordering this book this was a gamble that definitely paid off.

31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I highly recommend this book!, August 29, 2004

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ADB (FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Beaders Palette: Rings, Necklaces, Bracelets, Ensembles, Earrings and Straps (Paperback)

This book has amazing ideas and designs that are easy to follow. I am a self taught beader with no "real" skills. I was able to follow 90% of the patterns in this book no problem. I use all czech fire polish facteted beads, swarovski crystals, and japanese seed & bugle beads. This book is worth it!

23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars 5 Star Designs with 2 Star Instructions, December 8, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: The Beaders Palette: Rings, Necklaces, Bracelets, Ensembles, Earrings and Straps (Paperback)

This book has lovely arty pictures of beautiful designs, but the photos are not always clear enough to make the design clear. The instructions are in the back of the book in tiny print and black and white graphs. In several cases the thread paths are hard to follow; in at least one diagram the arrows appear to show the thread running clockwise and counterclockwise simultaneously. An experienced beader could probably work the patterns out, and many of the designs would be well worth the effort.