Beadweaving Brilliance 2: Make Beautiful Jewelry While Mastering Six Basic Beading Stitches [Paperback]

Kumiko Mizuno Ito (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 2, 2008

In her follow-up to last fall's well-received Beadweaving Brilliance, Kumiko Mizuno Ito shows crafters how to make more colorful and unique beaded pieces using off-loom techniques. Readers will learn a variety of stitches that will enable them to weave beads into flat fabric or 3-dimensional objects with a single needle and thread. And even though the finished projects may look complicated, each piece is simple enough for a beginner to complete in only one to two hours.

The first two sections of Beadweaving Brilliance 2 include detailed, step-by-step directions for making rings, necklaces, bracelets, lariattas, earrings, chokers, brooches, eyeglass chains and straps using the different stitches (peyote, spiral rope, daisy chain, herringbone, brick, right angle, etc.). A third section serves as an Inspiration Gallery, in which vibrant full-color photographs showcase masterpieces by the author and other bead artists. The book concludes with a guide to tools and materials, fundamental techniques and a directory of basic stitches.

Enjoyable and satisfying, the projects in Beadweaving Brilliance 2 will let readers express their individuality and create gorgeous beaded ornaments for themselves or for special friends, family and loved ones.

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About the Author

Well-known in Japan as an expert on bead work, KUMIKO MIZUNO ITO also gives demonstrations and lectures on knitting. She has edited and compiled several textbooks on beading and has written other books in Japanese. Ito has appeared on NHK-TV, Japans public broadcasting network.

Product Details

• Paperback: 90 pages
• Publisher: Japan Publications Trading (June 2, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 488996231X
• ISBN-13: 978-4889962314
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8.4 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #157,368 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars self learning textbook for 6 basic stitches, June 26, 2008

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M. Poller (Israel) - See all my reviews
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I was very excited about this author's first book so I see no reason not to also like this second one. She has 6 basic stitches with the emphasis on peyote in all its types. Three patterns for spiral rope for bracelet, necklace, and lariat. This is followed by patterns in 6 sitches. They include rings in peyote, eyeglass chain and bracelet in daisy, cellphone strap and bracelet in herringbone, necklace and bracelet in netting, earrings and pendant in brick stitch, bracelet and choker in RAW. Two pages on basic tools and supplies which include the latest materials, 3 pages called basic stitch maps illustrating the stitches. Then a "bonus" section on peyote. This includes bracelet in even peyote, ring in two drop peyote, bracelet and beaded bead necklace in tubular peyote and a lovely spiral necklace in peyote. Then comes 3 dinensional peyote with a miniature jewelry box and tiny tote bag. Followed by circular peyote with an applique, and a curly bracelet and frilled pendant. Then odd-count peyote with a cellphone strap, brooch and choker. The instructions include both words and color charts and lots of tips. The beads used are given in both millimeter sizes and the 8s and 11s which are the sizes used in the western world. I think that for the price this is excellent value and is good for self learning or with a class. I haven't made anything yet so will upgrade this review after I have.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for beginners and anyone who needs a refresher, March 21, 2010

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My husband ordered this book for me as a gift, knowing that I like beading, however, I am more into the simple stringing beads projects. I faced these projects with some trepidation, but took them one at a time and grew addicted to making these bead stitches. I made a netted collar with the same stitches shown on the cover but used different beads and the results are phenomenal. I even got my mother addicted to making the spiral stitch bracelets from the very first project.

So here's the skinny, the diagrams are easy to follow, even for the novice, the beads selected for each project are fairly common to find in your local bead and craft store, nothing too special or difficult to obtain, and the resultant product is not just fun to learn but also fun to wear. I gave this book five stars because it is one of the easiest how-to books I have ever used, plus my results come out looking like what the book shows. Also, the author shows different variations on the design using the same stitch but different beads which opens up design options. An excellent choice for beginners and nice for anyone looking for a refresher on the stitches used in the book. The stitches are spiral, peyote, brick stitch, netted stitch and herrigbone and right angle weave.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing projects, August 28, 2009

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Disappointed in the projects depicted in the book.There are at best , appropriate for beginners.The description and illustrations for the various bead weaving techniques are depicted well. However the variety of bead weaving stitches is more extensive in Seed Bead Stitching: Creative Variations on Traditional Techniques.