Exquisite Beaded Jewelry: Use Basic Techniques to Create Distinctive Designs [Paperback]

Lynda Musante (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 20, 2004

This fantastic guide to creating jewellery with beads will intrigue crafters of all skill levels. 15 projects for creating gorgeous earrings, necklaces, bracelets, pins and more are included, ranging in difficulty from beginner to advanced. Each project is designed to challenge the crafter while teaching new techniques and encouraging creativity. Clear, step-by-step instructions along with fantastic photos and illustrations guide the reader through each project with ease. The variety of projects included demonstrate the versatility of beading uses, and readers will be inspired by the photo gallery of top beaders' projects. A resource guide in the latter part of the book includes information on where to find crafting materials, books, magazines and classes on beading.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications (July 20, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873498089
• ISBN-13: 978-0873498081
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #813,020 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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92 of 95 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you only buy one beading book, this is the one, March 31, 2005

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Evelyn Coleman "Bibliophile" (Atlanta, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Exquisite Beaded Jewelry: Use Basic Techniques to Create Distinctive Designs (Paperback)

I am new to beading so in the past months I've bought maybe 35 books on beading and wire. If I'd seen this one first I think I would have only needed this one. It is packed with great information, tips, techniques and ideas related to design. I love this book and wish this author had more.

30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is an AMAZING BOOK!, March 7, 2006

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Karen Delaney (Bremerton, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Exquisite Beaded Jewelry: Use Basic Techniques to Create Distinctive Designs (Paperback)

I've always wanted to make jewelry like this, but could never figure out just how to begin. This book is perfect for that, giving basic as well as advanced instruction, and a number of really gorgeous and easily adapted-to-your-own-style projects. The projects go from relatively simple (peyote stitch bracelet with wire accent) to complicated and totally AMAZING (Metoric Shards Necklace). I think this book is extremely well written, and is an excellent addition to any beader's library!

24 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exquisite bead Jewellary, March 20, 2006

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B. L. Dee "Beadee" (New Zealand) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Exquisite Beaded Jewelry: Use Basic Techniques to Create Distinctive Designs (Paperback)

This is a lovely book with wonderful intricate designs, step outside the square and look and amazingly different ideas. This gave me lots of ideas that I had not previously thought of. Some advanced work for those who want a challenge but also more simpler work for beginners. Lots of blends of shapes and also colours. I love this book..