Easy Beaded Jewelry: 75+ Stunning Designs [Paperback]

Susan Ray (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 24, 2004

Learn, Sell, Teach

From the novice beader who is just learning to string a bracelet to the experienced jewelry-maker who is already out selling and teaching the art to others, everyone can find something to love on the pages within.

Experienced jewelry designers Susan Ray and Sue Wilke walk you through the basics and then launch into a plethora of engaging jewelry designs for you to replicate. Along the way, they offer tips and tidbits to make your beading experience as enjoyable as possible.

Featured inside:

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  75 projects showcasing bracelets, necklaces, rings, earrings, watches and miniature amulet bags
  
  
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  300 gorgeous full-color photographs and illustrations to accompany easy-to-follow instructions
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  Extensive techniques section covering beading basics, necessary tools and tips on personal style, color choice and design options

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Susan Ray has over 20 years of experience in the craft industry. In addition to co-writing The Art and Soul of Glass Beads, she has contributed her designs to numerous publications. Sue Wilke has an art education degree and has been in the crafts business for over 20 years. She teaches classes and workshops on crafting using a variety of techniques and materials.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications; 3 edition (November 24, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 087349895X
• ISBN-13: 978-0873498951
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #138,438 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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55 of 55 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful book, full of ideas and information, April 5, 2005

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Melissa Kaye (Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Easy Beaded Jewelry: 75+ Stunning Designs (Paperback)

I am a beginning beader and I found this book to be wonderful! I purchased this book because I enjoyed just leafing through it and looking at all of the projects inside. Many of the designs offered me inspiration for my own jewelry creations. One thing that made this book stand out when I looked through it was that the margins were used to show the jewelry and point out what kinds of beads were used in each design. This made it really easy to see the design impact of different types of beads and help me to select what elements I want to use in my own jewelry.

The book also contains instructions on how to create the jewelry and lots of helpful hints and background information. She includes comments on such things as what to consider when purchasing beads over the internet and where to find the tools you will need (maybe in the toolbox in your garage!). Lots of good, practical advice.

I found this book to be very informative and inspiring. I can't wait to get back to my beading!

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best resource book for the beginner or established jewelry designer, July 21, 2007

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Erin L. Prais-hintz "Tesori Trovati Jewelry" (Stevens Point, WI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Easy Beaded Jewelry: 75+ Stunning Designs (Paperback)

This is by far one of my favorite beading books. In fact, I have two copies! The designs are beautiful and the materials used are really lovely, but what I like most about the designs is the way they are laid out. There are clear details about how to make each project, along with detailed component lists, as well as where to buy the components, sometimes line drawings showing in detail the patterning and placement,and beautiful color pictures. I also like that the author indicates an approximate price range for the piece (like this will cost aobut as much as a movie ~$20) and the approximate time it will take to put it together. Although the designs are not very complicated they are very lovely and they are really good for the beginning or casual designer. But they are also varied enough that I can use them as a starting point in my own jewelry designing. Great book to have as a reference in your jewelry library.

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Genuine Style for Beginners, November 30, 2005

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A Reader (Washington DC area) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Easy Beaded Jewelry: 75+ Stunning Designs (Paperback)

This book is a terrific combination of simple techniques and artistic merit. The diagrams are a pleasure to follow as they are printed--and inspire the reader to improvise and make variations according to personal taste.