Getting Started Stringing Beads (Getting Started series) (Hardcover)

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"A reliable beginner's need-to-know book."  —Get Creative

Product Description

The art of crafting beautiful string and bead creations is explained in this step-by-step guide for novice beaders. Everything the beginner needs to know, including information on selecting the appropriate beads at the store and a complete guide to basic stringing materials are provided, along with pointers on securing beading wires with crimps, tying knots, and working with findings. Twenty-five quick and simple projects will help build foundational technical skills and result in exciting bead creations such as charm bracelets and chandelier earrings. This resource guide gives readers the skills to create their own pieces.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 96 pages
• Publisher: Interweave Press; illustrated edition edition (April 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1931499799
• ISBN-13: 978-1931499798
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #38,956 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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71 of 72 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you're fascinated by beads but don't have a clue..., July 12, 2005

By	indiestar "indiestar" (Houston, TX USA) - See all my reviews

I am fascinated by the art of beading and jewellery design. Everytime I walk into a bead store I just want to go nuts - but I didn't really have all the tools and jargon necessary to really make a good start. This book is just what you need to take to the store to guide you through the shopping experience and the creation process once you get home. As the previous reviewer said, it's Beading 101.

I know I will continue to refer to this book for years to come. The photographs are great and the layout and organization of the book are excellent. Highly recommended!

49 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Simple and to the point, August 15, 2005

By	Ldyhawk (Illinois) - See all my reviews

This may not be the book for veteran beaders, but for beginners and intermediates looking for a book with informative text, clear color pictures, and suggestions for new layouts and styles beyond the basic single-strand bracelet, it's a good choice. Instructions and pictures are clear and easy to follow. Good discussion of tools and techniques.

41 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BEST beginner book, March 23, 2006

By	Lynn Scheerhorn - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I purchased this book as a gift to a beginning beader. I am an experienced beader, and I found this book to have many things I wish I had when I first started beading. There is a description of the different shapes of beads and what their names are, rondelle, bicone, etc. There is also a scale diagram of the actual sizes of beads, 4mm, 6mm etc. Very helpful info. I am starting a women's beading co-op in Haiti as a mission project, and this has such great illustrations and pictures, they will be able to learn from this book.