A World of Beads: How to Make Your Own Unique Jewellery [Hardcover]

Barbara Case (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1995

A bead-jewellery designer presents a wide range of beads from different parts of the world and shows how to make them into jewellery. The book, which is intended for both beginners and experienced jewellery-makers, contains practical tips and a selection of designs which make use of varying techniques. Detailed instructions accompany each project, and there is coverage of the equipment needed and the techniques used.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Pretty photos and decent directions demonstrate how to create dozens of different projects out of enamel, glass, pearl, ceramic, semiprecious, and other types of beads. From the basics of equipment and foundation techniques like threading, knotting, and finishing, to designing striking necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and brooches, A World of Beads takes the novice or intermediate beader through the fundamentals to an attractive finished product, with stops along the way to admire the beads of China, Europe, India, and Africa. --Amy Handy --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Booklist

Today's marketplace yields a great diversity of ornamental beads, and Case's manual offers a fine variety of jewelry projects, utilizing not only decorative beaded combinations, but also lovely cords, threads, and wires that should be readily available for purchase. The necklace, earring, and bracelet designs feature a range of uniquely contemporary, handcrafted ceramic beads, antique multifaceted glass orbs, such lustrous gems as pearls, and brightly plated metal disks. A final section is devoted to do-it-yourself beads made from papier-ma{ƒ}che{‚}, and self-hardening, faux clay materials (polymer products). Straightforward directions are accompanied by line drawings to illustrate techniques and by color photographs showing finished pieces. Alice Joyce

Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Sterling Pub Co Inc (January 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 071530190X
• ISBN-13: 978-0715301906
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,497,765 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

39 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is an excellent book on beading techniques., January 15, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: A World of Beads: How to Make Your Own Unique Jewellery (Paperback)

This is the first book I have come across which explains beading chains and making earrings so clearly. The instructions and diagrams are very simple and easy to follow. The book is filled with BEAUTIFUL designs created by the author. This book is great for beginners and for people wanting to know more about beads before they take it up as a hobby.

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book full of inspirational designs, August 13, 2000

By 

Vicki Ottley (Salt Lake City, UT USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A World of Beads: How to Make Your Own Unique Jewellery (Paperback)

When I ordered this book, I was looking for something that would have lots of pictures of various kinds of beaded jewelry. I definately found what I was looking for in this book! It's got wonderful photos of designs the author has created, along with how-to instructions (nothing too difficult). Nearly every picture has helped get the creative ideas flowing! It also has a bit on the history of beads, plus a section on making your own beads. Good book for beginners and those wanting pictures for ideas!

24 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars World of Beads, April 21, 2000

By 

Christine Saalbach (San Antonio TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A World of Beads: How to Make Your Own Unique Jewellery (Paperback)

The dust jacket on this book is covered with luscious, rhythmical beaded jewelry that invites a look inside. The photography inside the book is just as exciting. There is no history of beads here, just a straight plunge into creating beautiful accessories.

Barbara starts by defining equipment needed, then quickly instructs on two basic techniques: necklace threading and earring making. It takes her only three pages to do it, demonstrating her absolute clarity of instructions.

Now the projects begin with a myriad of design options from which to choose. She winds up by introducing you to do-it-yourself beads, such as polymer clay, air-dry clay and papier-mache', using them effectively in some elegant designs. A helpful glossary and index are at the end.