Beautiful Beading: Over 30 Original Designs for Homemade Beads, Jewelry and Decorative Objects [Hardcover]

Sara Withers (Author), Marie-Helen Zech (Author), Alice Lebredonchel (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 28, 2002 | Series: Beadwork Books

Get started with great ideas on where to buy beads; which tools and thread to use; and techniques, including wiring, threading, hand and loom weaving, sticking, and embroidering. Make your own beads from polymer clays, papier mache, metal and plastic. With detailed diagrams. “Nice projects, appealing and clearly presented with instructions that give confidence.”—Textile Fibre Forum.

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From the Back Cover

Try your hand at the full creative range of beading, from making your own to using different varieties on great projects. Work with exciting materials like polymer clay, papier maché, and metal to create fantastic beads in beautiful colors, textures, and patterns. The techniques range from simple, like threading, to more complex, such as weaving by hand and on a loom. Craft not only gorgeous jewelry, but also stunning decorative accents for your home.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Sterling (April 28, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0806989459
• ISBN-13: 978-0806989457
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 8.7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,939,430 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Lots of techniques, August 13, 2011

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This review is from: Beautiful Beading: Over 30 Original Designs for Homemade Beads, Jewelry and Decorative Objects (Hardcover)

Have not made anything from this book yet, but there are lots of techniques to try. I like a couple of the finished products so will use them as inspiration when I get the time. All in all a good addition to my jewelry making library.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Advance your skills, October 12, 2002

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This review is from: Beautiful Beading: Over 30 Original Designs for Homemade Beads, Jewelry and Decorative Objects (Hardcover)

This book is for the beader who doesn't want to stop at just putting beads together, but who now wants to make the beads themselves, and to try some creative new techniques for jewelry-making. For people who have time to make their own beads, there are instructions for beads of clay, wire, metal sheeting, meltable plastic, and paper. The photos show very professional results, and the jewelry made with these beads look like what you might see in a jewelry boutique.

Other projects in the book include jewelry made with knotted hemp and beads, and some interesting uses of wire. A few necklaces are made with beads joined by stitching or on a loom. A final section has projects for decorating your home with beads and wirework, such as vases, clothing accessories, a frame, and windchime.

These projects are for the serious-minded beader who has time to dedicate to expanding their skills with beads. The instructions are very good and close-up photos show the steps clearly.