Organic Beaded Jewelry [Paperback]

Susan Ray (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 2005

The excitement surrounding jewellry making is based, in part, on the wide variety of materials available. Organic Beaded Jewelry bridges the gap between assorted materials used to create fine jewelry and demonstrates techniques to make truly unique items. Organic jewellery accounts for something with a natural form, shape or function, or items made from natural materials or those that mimic nature. Whether it's precious metal or polymer clay, glass or gemstones, this complete reference offers options for more than 150 colour illustrations, the book includes the techniques and creativity of other well-known artists, for an unrivaled how-to resource.

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About the Author

Susan Ray has more than 20 year's experience in the craft industry. She has contributed countless numbers of designs to national publications and co-authored The Art & Soul of Glass Bead and Easy Beaded Jewelry.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications (November 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873499735
• ISBN-13: 978-0873499736
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 7.7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #833,683 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A bit misleading, January 6, 2007

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R. Eberhard "Eclectic Studio" (Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Organic Beaded Jewelry (Paperback)

Whilst this is a lovely book for a beginner, I fail to see what is "organic" about stringing Pearls, Crystals, Beads together. Simply calling a Bracelet made of glass, silver, crystal beads "Desert Blooms" does not make it organic! It should have been called Mixed Media as it does do a good job of showing you Polymer Clay, some river stones and glass work. THe majority of the Organic looks are achieved from Polymer doing what it does best - imitating nature. THe book is nicely set out, clear instructions and supplies list. I was expecting this book to be on using Organic items such as Twines, Seeds, Pods etc. A bit misleading, however I am still happy I purchased it.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars very misleading......, June 16, 2008

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retroredux - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Organic Beaded Jewelry (Paperback)

I purchased this book online from the title alone and was very disappointed. In this age of "green" living, and with the title ORGANIC, I was expecting a book on using natural materials, reusing older pieces, or at the least jewelry that is more simplistic in form. This is not at all what you will find in this book. The vast majority of projects are material heavy projects, featuring the only "organic" materials listed-real gemstone new beads.

While the projects are pretty, they are fairly complex for all but the more advanced beader, and are QUITE expensive to make. The author even puts the material costs in each project. The cheapest one listed is $25 (all polymer clay), with the majority being in the $50-$100 range! Unrealistic and out of the cost bracket for all but the wealthiest crafter. I would not recommend this book.

3.0 out of 5 stars Pretty but Complicated, July 21, 2011

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rose thyme (Nashville, IN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Organic Beaded Jewelry (Paperback)

This book is fun to look at, and the items are quite involved. Not exactly what I wanted from the title. These pieces are complicated, and use expensive beads, etc. I will look at it from time to time, but cannot get any real practical instruction from it.